Talking about saving money just before the Christmas holidays is a crazy idea. Who would pay attention, when the general mood is that we have to be generous, not stingy. I agree… but this is not about saving 5% here…
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iPhone users – a league of extraordinary citizens?
by Vasko DeLev • • 1 Comment
Show me your smart phone and I will tell you who you are. Such a claim may sound a bit ridiculous, however, marketers spare no efforts to decipher a very lucrative enigma – who is the iPhone user and what…
Is the color of your car important?
by Vasko DeLev • • 0 Comments
Of course it is. People spend lots of time choosing the color and some even buy another brand just because they fell in love with a specific color. Women in general pay more attention to the color, especially when they…
When you are winning, take the money and run…
by Vasko DeLev • • 0 Comments
This is really, really hard thing to do. We seem to be wired in a way that when it comes to money, even very smart people act irrationally and against their best interest. I mean this – you go to…
Poor with confidence
by Vasko DeLev • • 0 Comments
Money buys everything. Including confidence and self-esteem. We see this everywhere – in the movies, in your workplace, in our neighbourhood. The more you have, the more confident you are that no matter what life trows at you, you can…
Bidding wars: Yes or No?
by Vasko DeLev • • 8 Comments
NO We are getting into that time of the year when activity in the real estate market can get a bit feverish. Some people would offer $10,000 more to the same home they saw in January if they see it…
Consumer behaviour: Postpone…
by Vasko DeLev • • 0 Comments
. . . the purchase and you will enjoy it more Really? Finally, there is a case when procrastination is a good thing. At least that’s what psychologists are saying: You know that feeling you get when you’re dreading giving…
What do you drive?
by Vasko DeLev • • 0 Comments
It is not Honda, not even Toyota… When it comes to wheels the conversation will always veer towards the longevity and quality of Japanese cars. Toyota and Honda would be mentioned first, but recently a couple of Korean makes will…
Retirement: An illusion or reality?
by Vasko DeLev • • 0 Comments
If you don’t like your job, hate your boss, don’t get along with coworkers, I understand – retirement would look like heaven to you. You want it badly and can’t wait the day when your alarm clock will be turned off for ever.
Advice from our grand parents
by Vasko DeLev • • 0 Comments
Can they really teach us anything about money? We are so informed, computerized and wired to internet that it is hard to think how your grandpa would know anything about money that you don’t now. It’s impossible! We are comfortable…