JOHANNESBURG - The five best read stories on Alec Hogg's BizNew.com, Friday, May 23 2014:

1. Three money lessons from world's richest: tips for salary earners

2. A balanced global portfolio with just 2 ETFs?

3. Investec MD Kantor on results, bloody noses and being stripped for success

4. Telkom/BCX deal is "necessary" for Telkom to regain competitive advantage - analyst

5. Turnaround may be coming for the construction business - Stefanutti CEO

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