You won’t find many people using the term ‘black gold’ without a sense of irony at the moment. The oil market is floundering in the midst of an oversupply crisis, the effects of which are rippling across the world. Many… Continue reading “6 Things You Wouldn’t Believe Now Cost More Than Oil”
Author Archives: Rewan Tremethick
Are These the Weirdest Things People Have Tried Sending Abroad?
There are certain things you just can’t live without, no matter where you move. But if you’re emigrating you’ll have to really evaluate your possessions and assess which things are important enough to make the transition with you. Everyone has… Continue reading “Are These the Weirdest Things People Have Tried Sending Abroad?”
Why No One’s Going to Give You Free Money
One of the big problems facing many of the world’s major economies is the fact that inflation remains low. The annual growth in prices, which is fuelled by consumer spending driving up demand, is barely present in the Eurozone and… Continue reading “Why No One’s Going to Give You Free Money”
Geopolitical Events from 2015 You Can Use to Sound Clever at Dinner Parties
Economists were spoiled for choice regarding what to be afraid of in 2015. The fallout from the year’s biggest developments continues to define our living standards and the news today, so it’s worth knowing about them. Also, it makes you… Continue reading “Geopolitical Events from 2015 You Can Use to Sound Clever at Dinner Parties”
5 Ways Tech Makes Looking After an Overseas Second Home Easy
Smart technology is designed to make your home life easier, but what about your second home? Having a place of your own abroad is a dream come true for many, although owning two properties can bring twice as many problems.… Continue reading “5 Ways Tech Makes Looking After an Overseas Second Home Easy”
How is Christmas Celebrated in Hot Countries?
‘I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know,’ sang Bing Crosby in 1942. The world’s most popular Christmas song (and biggest selling single of all time, at 50 million copies to date) encapsulates what… Continue reading “How is Christmas Celebrated in Hot Countries?”