Articles by Ian Bright
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Senior Economist at ING
  • An economist does Valentine’s Day 
    Mind + Money

    February 14, 2013 - 
    With emotions running hot and expectations high, Valentine’s Day can be a testing time. What might surprise is that the occasion plays to so many aspects of traditional…
  • Are people actually saving more since the global financial crisis? 
    Save + Invest

    November 22, 2012 - 
    Jeannette asks: Are people actually saving more since the global financial crisis? And if so, what are the percentages?
  • While travelling, how do I dine out without feeling a fool when it comes time to tip? 
    Spend + Earn

    September 13, 2012 - 
    Rob asks: When I travel to the USA from the UK, I am never quite sure how much I am expected to tip – particularly in upmarket restaurants when the bill is high. How do…
  • Where should I retire? 
    Spend + Earn

    August 31, 2012 - 
    Elio asks: I am retired after having worked in several European capitals. I can settle wherever suits me best but because my experience living in Geneva, Milano, Manchester,…
  • How can the economy shrink and unemployment fall at the same time? 
    Spend + Earn

    August 24, 2012 - 
    Alex asks: I see that in the United Kingdom growth and unemployment are declining at the same time. This seems unusual to me. Why is this happening?
  • How did Euro 2012 teach us about managing money better? 
    Mind + Money

    July 2, 2012 - 
    Ian asks: With the final whistle blown on Euro 2012 – as well as on the eZonomics Cup-o-nomics campaign – what are the main lessons from the tournament about managing…
  • Should I relocate for work? 
    Spend + Earn

    June 27, 2012 - 
    Mustufa asks: I am a 30-year-old chemical engineer presently working for a multinational company in petroleum refinery in India. Should I move to the Middle East and earn…
  • Are extended warranties worth the money? 
    Spend + Earn

    March 15, 2012 - 
    Christian asks: I just bought a new TV and took out an extended warranty. Now I have got home, I am not so sure I need the extra insurance. What do you think?
  • Should I buy a new house? 
    House + Homes

    March 1, 2012 - 
    Scott asks: New houses are being built in my street and my partner wants to buy one. Should I agree?