Following in the footsteps of Adam Smith

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When Adam Smith penned his mighty tome, The Wealth of Nations, which was published way back in 1776, little did he know he’d not only be putting the small Scottish east coast town of Kirkcaldy where he was born squarely on the map, but he’d also be changing forever how we all looked at the [...]

Amman is a city worth savouring

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It may not figure strongly on the radar of the typical expat, if such a person actually exists. Nevertheless, Jordan has a lot going for it, not least its family-safe reputation and a host of historical and scenic attractions, such as the ancient rock-cut architecture found in the city of Petra and the unique Dead [...]

How to get the best broadband deal

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We rely on internet access in so many ways these days but the harsh reality is that some of us simply cannot afford premium deals. Finding a cheaper deal is not impossible however, so long as you know what to look out for and what to expect for your money. Introductory offers Most of the [...]

Five ways to boost your income this month

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Although many of us could do with a few extra pounds in our pockets, very few people are actually committed to doing anything about it. However, there are a huge amount of opportunities for boosting your income. Give your clutter a new lease of life As soon as an item becomes unwanted, it’s time to [...]

Forex - Wednesday 11 Dec 13 - GU Short

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I didn’t take this trade, but was actively watching. Still waiting for live account to be approved otherwise I would have taken this GU short. No directional bias, so trading as in level 3 accumulation, however first daily push down had already happened. Manipulation level 1.6419 was the current range low. Main issue with this [...]

Characteristics of Debt-Free People

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Reaching a major life milestone like graduating from college is supposed to fill you with joy, right? But in today’s economy, where college graduates start their adult lives with average debt that exceeds $35,000 (very possibly more than they earn!) it can be a nervous time for them, according to CNN Money. So what’s an ambitious [...]

6 Easy tips to reduce your energy bill today

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First thing you should be doing is to buy your energy as cheaply as possible: compare energy prices and switch to a cheaper energy deal. Below is a list of 5 easy tips to get the most out of your energy switch: Find out what energy tariff you are on. You can find that information [...]

5 Best Ecommerce Glitches of 2013

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Price glitches are not very uncommon with online stores. It has often been seen that these retailers are compelled to allow more discounts than they intended to, owing to some reason or the other. For instance, there might be several voucher codes working at the same time, or else a computer glitch itself might slash [...]

Free Financial Guide

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Does the complicated world of finance, and in particular the strange terminology that surrounds it, confuse you? Then don’t worry – help is finally at hand! Freedom Finance, the loan broker giant, has put together a really useful little e-book, which serves to simplify all the jargon surrounding borrowing. In fact, it will probably answer [...]

Unsung Heroes of Belfast [Infographic]

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The Jurys Inn hotel have made a nice Infographic about inspiring people from Belfast. We thought we’d share it here for any of our Belfast readers as the people in it are something the city can be proud of. Unsung Heroes of Belfast, by The Belfast Jurys Inn Hotel