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Finances
Remember the days when a taxi from Heathrow Airport to central London could wipe out your entire souvenir budget? You can tuck that memory in your scrapbook — for now — because the 2016 Brexit vote has made the U.S. dollar unusually favorable against the British pound. Add to that the fact that high-end taxis — such as chauffeured taxi… Continue reading "Getting Around the U.K. With a Chauffeur Taxi Service"
Realizing economic independence certainly is the lasting fantasy of many people. Many trust the common paradigm of being employed until their 60s, and then racing to catch up on everything missed during the preceding many years. I, however, don’t subscribe to that. I also do not believe in the conservative mindset to savings independence. I think it’s wonderful that lots… Continue reading "A Plan for Achieving Economic Independence"
When you put your money in the bank, it does not sit in a vault – it is invested in companies, many of which may be counter to your moral or ethical beliefs. Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) can overcome this problem and has the potential for green investors to influence society in beneficial ways, helping to improve the prospect for… Continue reading "How to Abide By Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)"
We’re all on the search for the path to financial independence. All of us would like to have a great investment portfolio and the peace of mind that comes with knowing we’ll be all set come retirement time. That’s why so many people turn to financial advisors for help. In fact, financial advisors are in such high demand right now… Continue reading "Maybe You Don’t Need a Financial Advisor"
My parents did their best to make sure that I knew the value of a dollar and how to spend my money wisely. Although I largely ignored their advice in my youth, later in life I adopted nearly every piece of financial advice they ever gave me. My parents provided me with a foundation for personal finances that I still… Continue reading "How to Help Your Kids With Finances"
Financial disaster rarely comes about overnight. Even for those devastated by a sudden, tragic event, the foundation of their collapse lies in their daily habits and assumptions, and has been brewing for many years. Whether overcome by an unexpected experience, or living in a state of horrible financial neglect, many people are in full-blown denial about their contributions to the… Continue reading "Signs You’re in Financial Denial"