Latest money saving tips for the over 50s
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Christmas is over and as is usual at this time of the year we
are left with an expanded waistline and a diminished bank
balance. (Wouldn't it be great if, just for once, the situation
was reversed and we could greet the New Year with a diminished
waistline and an expanded bank balance?).
However, before we get down to juggling figures in an attempt to
improve the financial situation, why not try the following
simple maths test? IMPORTANT: THIS MUST BE DONE IN YOUR HEAD
ONLY. DO NOT USE PAPER, PENCIL OR A CALCULATOR.
READY? Try it ........
Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30.
Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10.
What is the total? Simple isn't it?
Did you get 5000? Sorry, WRONG. Quickly try again. Still 5000?
Oh dear! You do need financial help. (Use your calculator for
the correct answer - and for those without a calculator, the
answer is at the end of this article)
Don't worry, it's only fun! Nothing to do with age - most adults
get it wrong - particularly the 'Smart-Alecs'. This was sent to
me by a clever friend. I don't need to mention names, as she
knows who she is. I will pass on a couple more of her 'Dementia
Tests' (as she calls them) in future articles. (Needless, to
say, I got 5000 as well).