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If only billions could be taken and shared

What would happen if in each country the richest person gave all their money to poor compatriots? Would it help the needy? As Bloomberg found out, the situation in different countries would differ…

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Paris continues its fight against cash

As of September, France has significantly reduced the amounts that can be paid in cash. The limit is now set at 1,000 euros (instead of the previous 3,000). Our shopaholics need not worry too much…

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Dollar with a Woman's Face

Dollar is a masculine noun, which for decades has been emphasized by the design of American banknotes: for the last hundred years, not a single one in circulation has been adorned with a woman's…

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Load Dollars by the Wagonload

In the southern African state of Zimbabwe, an exchange of the national currency (the Zimbabwean dollar) for US dollars has begun. Moreover, the exchange will be at a record rate: 35 quadrillion (!)…

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Switzerland's Leaky Safes

Switzerland has decided to publish personal data of tax evaders on the internet. Individuals suspected of tax evasion with the assistance of Swiss banks can already find their names on the official…

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Danes switch to «cashless»

The Danish government is offering merchants to abandon cash payments. Already in 2016, a substantial part of Danish businesses – retailers, restaurants, gas stations, and many other companies – will…

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Belize – Great Business Prospects

Located on the Caribbean coast, Belize is one of the most unusual countries in Central America, impressing not only with its beauty but also with opportunities for doing business.

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Offshore Will Open New Prospects for Business

More and more entrepreneurs are deciding to register an offshore company. What are the advantages of such a firm? Many mistakenly believe that all offshore tasks boil down to legal tax avoidance. In…

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Transferring money is easier than earning it

A trip abroad is, without a doubt, a pleasant affair, but not a cheap one. It is sometimes impossible to calculate in advance many of the expenses that await you in an exciting journey. Then you have…

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Bring cash and your personal cards

Planning a trip abroad is a serious matter, especially when it comes to finances. After all, staying in a foreign country should not cause any trouble. Therefore, you should decide in advance how…

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How to borrow money?

Life situations develop in such a way that the need to borrow money becomes urgent for some. Today, banks relieve users of the need to look for acquaintances and strangers to borrow from, offering…

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European Union ends bank secrecy

Finance ministers of European Union countries have agreed on rules obliging all 28 EU members to disclose information about bank clients and their incomes. The European Commission was forced to take…

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