Recent content by JayM

Bucket kicked down the road again.

Almost everyone would choose the cheapest fare, so the lowest price becomes the de-facto standard price.

New requirement: drivers must register a (Pty) Ltd and only companies may sign up to provide services to Uber. Problem solved.

IBKRs rate for borrowing ZAR is 6.3%. For him to win his bet, ZAR has to depreciate by more than that every year. In the near term that probably won't happen, but at some point there will be a huge devaluation when the government can no longer borrow at <9%. That will probably happen in 2024 or...

This is being driven by low interest rates on mortgages, not the Fed buying assets and treasury bonds. Lots of people moving to the suburbs with more flexible working arrangements, while inner city properties sit empty.

What are the advantages of signing up with Mexem vs opening an account directly?

Rod McCurdy?

Yes, no travel or employment for you until you get the jab. As it should be.

Most do, but there is usually a 2 year waiting period before that cover takes effect.

TDA does not allow residents from many countries (UK, EU, Canada, Australia and quite a few others), so the declined payment is not due to Isle of Man specifically. Complete non-starter if you ever plan on relocating to any of these locations - TDA will close your account and you'll have to do a...

If SB IOM does not support SWIFT payments, IB is no good either, unless you convert to GBP first, in which case you can use the UK faster payments system which will have the funds in your IB account in around 30 minutes. Any trades you make come off the $10 minimum. If you can get a margin...

Sorry boss, we do that and we'll be accused of cultural appropriation.

That's why they only allow you to take 1/3 of it in cash.

Previous employer of mine introduced a provident fund while I was working there. They adjusted everyone's salary up so nett pay remained the same even after the contribution. Definitely didn't have a problem with that, but I know most employers aren't nearly as generous. They also forced...

Anyone else investing in ARK ETFs? Seems they really know how to pick their holdings well. All of mine are getting good growth, and they're often up on days when overall market is down.