As a financial planner I do spend a lot of time with 16 year olds working in call centers, media companies, banks and so on. When I am with them and discussing their problems, the one question that often comes to my mind is, “If these guys cannot make their monthly salary stretch one […]
For people who have not done Economics – at any level, there is a good chance that they may not know the meaning of ‘Rent’ – in economics, here is the explanation. When you have got used to a certain annuity – generally undeservedly – the rent is threatened. Now if a shop is located […]
On the one hand I keep cribbing about the high cost of financial services, on the other hand I meet kids, young people and people over 45 who are constantly being sacked. The sackings have not been done nicely too. It is much easier for the top management to sack ‘200 Feet on the Street’ […]
How funny we keep seeing this cycle of ups and downs…In an up we believe there will be no downs…and in a down we believe there will be no up! I thinking cycling and running – two things that I do help you handle such situations well! If it is a route you know (or […]
Not very long ago people believed you finished your education, got a good job and relaxed. This is no longer true. Welcome to the next 20-30-50 years: 1. Taxes in all forms will GO UP: Frankly there is no attempt by any government anywhere in the world to become more efficient – this will force […]
As a financial planner I do spend a lot of time with 16 year olds working in call centers, media companies, banks and so on. When I am with them and discussing their problems, the one question that often comes to my mind is, “If these guys cannot make their monthly salary stretch one month, […]
I have a nephew in high school and he had to say a few things about money: 1. I carry money to school, but never lend it to my friends: I am not sure whether I will get it back from them or not, so I do not lend it…..NINJA anyone? 2. I buy things […]