It seems that thanks to the lowest repo rate in a decade or three, and retailers playing the game by keeping prices reasonable, this festive season could well be a good one. That's good news for just about everyone - particularly after a couple festive seasons which were not memorably jolly for many people in this country. Of course, the trick for consumers (and that means all of us) is to enjoy the ride, but keep the lid on spending and extending our credit. Let's face it, what's the point of enjoying the festive season only to end up paying for it into 2011 - and in some cases, beyond 2011? In the meantime, however, it looks like good news, so why not spread a little cheer yourself, and when you pay the car-guard for looking after your precious metal, give R10 instead of your usual R2 or maybe R5. And when the postman stops by for his annual 'Thank you" (you know he'll be around because he's been greeting you very nicely for the past month or so), give a little extra. You won't feel it - but you can bet he will.

Rod Baker, General Manager: Content
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