Tag: Buying

The Secret Developer is an old, irrelevant person. They might claim to be a successful keyboard jockey but they’re a grumpy old stick in the mud. Worse still, they change their mind about the most important issues in computing. Isn’t this a personal attack? Is this allowed in c...

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, stories of individuals who transformed meager investments into astronomical riches overnight have become the stuff of legend. These tales often revolve around meme coins, digital tokens born from internet culture that, at first glance seem inconsequ...

Navigating the art world as a first-time buyer can feel especially daunting. As the owner and curator of Laasya Art, I find that many of our clients are new to collecting and curious about all aspects of the process, from the philosophical to the logistical. Luckily, over the years of advising ...

With the PS5 turning two years old soon and still very hard to get the PS2 could be the ideal stop-gap solution. There are many of them still floating around and they are still cheap which might not be the case forever. It also has an enormous game library with plenty of game discs still available. ...

Before I get into the basic point of this article, I want to make a few things clear. First off, our house’s foundation was a total wreck last year, and we paid a whole bunch of money to fix it. We are still paying off the loans that we took out, and I have until August to finish paying bef...

If you are like me, you might get overwhelm when having to make big decisions such as buying a house. In such cases, I always like to go for a data driven approach, that will help me find an optimum solution. This involves two steps. First, we need to gather as much data as we can. And second, we ne...

Cryptocurrencies and the blockchain (the revolutionary technology behind Bitcoin) are definitely the hot topics right now, and they should be! The blockchain just happens to be one of the most disruptive technologies we’ve ever come across as a species. It will surely change the way human s...

Ever had your heartache for innocent wild animals? Well, join the club! From my teenage years, the brutal tales of poaching haunted my dreams. But years later a glimmer of hope emerges – African Parks, the unsung heroes who hit the jackpot at a rhino auction, bagging not one, not ten, bu...

Hi, I’m Mario — I’m from Argentina and I’ve been living in Copenhagen for more than ten years. I work in Maersk, where I’m buying things professionally — think of ports, ships, fleets of trucks, etc. Big things. I bought my first apartment in Copenhag...

The golden years — a time for freedom, travel, and pursuing passions. But for many, the path to retirement can seem long and winding, paved with late-night emails and budget spreadsheets. What if there was a shortcut? A way to shave years off your retirement timeline, not by working hard...

When the feminist and Palestinian activist-designer Dana Abdulla spoke about the contradictions of sustainability, at #RSD11, the yearly convention of the Systemic Design Association (I have written more about Dana here), the audience was dumbfounded by her argumen...

In a world where consumerism is rampant and fast fashion dominates the industry, more and more people are turning their attention to sustainable fashion. Sustainable fashion is not just a trend; it’s a movement towards conscious consumerism, ethical production, and environmental responsibility...

Consumer trends and changing buying behaviors are continually evolving phenomena influenced by a multitude of factors including technological advancements, economic conditions, social shifts, and cultural movements. Understanding these trends is crucial for businesses to adapt their strategies ...