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Money
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80% Of American Dollar Bills Have Traces Of Cocaine On Them – And Other Dirty Money Facts
27 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Notes and coins have long been considered dirty, but exactly what is found on them? New data released shows that you might just want to wash your hands.
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The Simple Mistakes Costing South Africans Millions When They Retire
06 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everyone wants a decent nest egg when they decide to live the good life, but it’s amazing how a little error here and there can end up costing you millions.
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World’s Most Valuable Football Clubs – Man Utd And Chelsea Make Top Five
06 Jun 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
It’s no secret that the Premier League is a money spinner of note, which is why six of the world’s top 10 most valuable brands are English.
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You’re Going To Be Very Jealous Of This Woman And Her “£10 Costume Jewellery” Discovery
02 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The show Antiques Roadshow has shown everyone that a lucky buy can result in serious cash, and now you can add another example to that list.
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The Five Victoria’s Secret Models That Made The Most Money In 2016
31 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The girls who walk the runway of the annual Victoria’s Secret show earn pretty decent cash, and to make the top five we’re talking R65 million.
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Forget Nkandla – We Could Be Paying R1 Billion For The Zulu King’s New Palace
22 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
King Goodwill Zwelithini has been granted a R1 billion upgrade of his royal kraal, and it looks like all the usual tricks are in play.
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Of Course Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Worth More Than R1 Trillion, Lives Like An Absolute King
17 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A trillion rand is an absurd amount of zeroes, and when you have that much cash you shouldn’t be shy to spend it. Enter the world of Jeff Bezos.
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Hackers Are Now Targeting Superyachts And The Results Can Be Disastrous
11 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Superyachts of the rich and famous have become the latest targets of hackers, who extort large amounts of cash after taking control of the ship’s navigation systems.
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You Must Be Worth At Least R135 Million To Buy A Property On This Boat (And 20 South Africans Are)
10 May 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
If you’ve never heard of ‘The World’, a seriously exclusive boat that cruises around the world in luxury, you need to check this out. Turns out it’s popular with South Africans.
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If You Think Dating In South Africa Is Expensive Then Check Out This Graph
08 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Dating is an expensive hobby to keep up with, especially if you’re on a mission to find “the one”. But count yourself lucky you’re in South Africa and not further afield.
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Biggest Highlights From The UK Sunday Times’ 2017 RICH LIST
08 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The UK’s Sunday Times have released their annual rich list, and the one thing we learnt is that Brexit is yet to have a real effect on the billionaires’ wealth.
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Woman Invents Playground Toy That Sells Millions – Doesn’t Have Patent – Doesn’t Make A Cent
04 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It’s not often an invention becomes a roaring success, but when it does, there’s one thing you really want to get on pronto. Yeah, the patent.
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South Korea Will Stop Using Coins On Thursday – This Is How They Will Deal With Change In Stores
24 Apr 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The saying goes that ‘cash is king’, but over in South Korea they’re kind of over their coins. So how are they going to handle cutting the small guys out of the equation?
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There’s Now A South African On Forbes’ ‘Top 100 Venture Capitalists In The World’ List
21 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Making any Forbes list is something of an achievement, so it’s pretty impressive that one of our local lads has made the cut this time around.
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This ‘Food Price Increase’ Infographic Explains Why Your Shopping Costs So Much More This Year
20 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Between last year and this year, the prices of most foods has increased considerably. Guess we all feel the pinch when we get to the till to pay.
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If You Own Property In Cape Town The City Has A Nasty Surprise For You
12 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
The City of Cape Town is looking to cover some additional costs, and it’s the people who will have to make up the difference.
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Ukraine Model’s Success Landing A Billionaire (Trump’s Mate) Is Apparently Inspirational
10 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Donald and Melania Trump’s closest friends are a couple just like them: an American billionaire paired up with an Eastern European beauty.
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Wonga Has Been Hit By A Major Data Breach – “One Of The Biggest”
10 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
When a service provider is hacked for their customers’ information, and you happen to be a customer of theirs, things can get a little scary.
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Minimum Wage And Average Wage – How Long It Would Take To Become The Richest Person In SA
30 Mar 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you harbour aspirations of rivalling the Oppenheimers and Ruperts of this world, you may need to buckle down. So how many hours of work until you strike gold?
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Fokofpolisiekar Set Crazy Record Ahead Of New Album Release [Video]
29 Mar 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Fokofpolisiekar will go down as one of the most important rock bands in South Africa’s history, and the way fans are responding to their call is a true testament to that.
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Rand Tanks As Zuma Orders Gordhan To Return Home Amidst ‘Reshuffling’ Fears
27 Mar 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Uh, oh, we’re in trouble. Just as we were taking slow steps to increase the rand’s worth against the dollar, Zuma just had to intervene.
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So Exactly How Long Will The Rand Hold Its Own Against The US Dollar?
23 Mar 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The rand has taken us South Africans on quite an emotional journey of late. Of course, it’s not the currency’s fault, but rather the fault of those who are so strongly connected to it (yes, yes, Zuma is just one element to blame.) But its recent rise in strength has given us all a little […]
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Looking To Invest Abroad? The Frightening Costs Of Transferring Money Overseas
16 Jan 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Transferring money overseas – a process that often leads to much head scratching and misinformation. If you do have a decent chunk of spare change lying around – let’s call it R2 million because we’re thinking big – and are looking to invest it overseas, either as your investment allowance or as repatriation of funds, it […]
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GoPro Is Basically Screwed
04 Nov 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
GoPro has failed to please its investors in the third quarter, and as the numbers plummet people are wondering if it’s the beginning of the end.
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Everything You Want To Know About The Reclusive Red Bull Billionaire Family
31 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As you can imagine Red Bull brings in a decent amount of money, but you’d be hard-pressed to see those making bank splashing the cash.
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South African Diplomats Living Abroad Receive Ridiculously Large ‘Living Allowances’
31 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Pravin Gordhan is doing everything he can to tighten up South Africa’s excessive expenditure, and his latest target has been those living abroad and their allowance.
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The Shoprite CEO Who Banked That R100 Million Bonus Is Stepping Down
31 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Hand me a monster bonus like the one Whitey Basson received and I’m calling it a day, but did the public scrutiny get to the local retail guru?
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Confused About The Budget? This INFOGRAPHIC Should Help
27 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
So you want to know what happened in the budget speech but don’t really understand those in-depth analysis? Here’s a simple breakdown. It’s a pleasure.
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Wealthy People Don’t Really Have A Problem With Beggars
24 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Sure, we all get a little frustrated with getting asked for money from beggars, but this is how wealthy people deal with their unwanted advances
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Are You Being Ripped Off By Your Financial Advisor? There’s An Easy Way To Find Out [Video]
19 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
When someone takes you for a ride, it’s pretty devastating – and even more so when they are messing with your financial affairs. So here’s what you need to do.
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