JOHANNESBURG - The five best read stories on Alec Hogg's BizNews.com, Tuesday, August 12 2014:

1. Pallo Jordan resigns from Parliament over fake credentials, no evidence he is a "Dr"

2. Asset allocation for beginners: Carving up your savings

3. Right place, right time, Spar SA snaps up Ireland, SW England for a snip

4. Seven reasons you can't rely on retirement funds. Quick wealth-building tips

5. SA's dangerous habit - 2/3 of us texting while driving

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