It was the summer of 1971. I was studying in West Germany, but had taken the opportunity to visit London. The world was much different then. International travel, especially air travel, was novel and expensive; we took trains and ferries. International telecommunications was possibly even more novel and expensive; we…
Many employees are currently in their open enrollment period where they can update their choice of employee benefits. Here are a few things to consider when you’re selecting your benefits. Medical insurance Some things to consider: Make sure the plan covers the services you need: preferred doctors, medications, mental health,…
Here is The Big Secret: there is no secret! People who accumulate wealth and enjoy a life of financial security tend to share certain, well-documented behaviors. The behaviors (‘rules’) are there for anyone to see and learn from: you simply need to be serious about your financial goals and pay…
The internet knows I read a lot about money, so it tends to offer me more. I recently discovered an essay by William McPherson seductively entitled, “Falling.” It’s a very interesting piece, full of drama and pathos, about his own devolution from a ‘middle class’ life into one of self-described…
“It ain’t what you know that gets you into trouble—it’s what you know that just ain’t so.” – Mark Twain One of the most challenging parts of my job is trying to convince clients that something or other that they ‘know’ just ain’t so. This can be particularly frustrating when…
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