Tag: as a man thinketh
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Month End: August Snapshot
Near the end of August, I was surprised to have my previous annual review completed. It’s something that I had been hoping, praying, and struggling over throughout the year. Normally it’s completed at the end of the year, so not having a review concerned me. Even though I knew I was working as hard as […]
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April 19, 2017
Items in italics are direct quotes from the articles below http://www.businessinsider.com/laura-vanderkam-power-hour-productivity-2016-10 Laura Vanderkam the author of this video argues that we should consciously spend time on the parts of our job that initially drew us to our job in the beginning. To do more of the things you love, you must recognize that certain aspects […]
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August 3, 2016
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/insights/072916/top-10-wall-street-movies.asp After last week’s brief reference to movies, I decided to include this article. It’s a good mix of movies that have some reference to Wall Street. From classic Wall Street to the more recent The Big Short, these are the top movies that portray Wall Street, the markets and finance. In order to have […]
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July 13, 2016
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/031815/retire-philippines-200000-savings.asp More and more people are choosing to retire abroad to enjoy a better climate, new experiences, access to affordable healthcare and a lower cost of living. One destination long popular with expats is the Philippines, a nation that spreads out over more than 7,000 islands. This country is located in Southeast Asia and is […]
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June 22, 2016
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/smartassetcom/build-wealth-in-your-50s_b_10380004.html For many people, turning 50 signals a shift in the way they approach their finances. If you have kids, they’re probably preparing to leave the nest and you may just be hitting your stride in terms of your earning power. With retirement looming, now’s the time to amp up your efforts to save. Whether […]
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June 14, 2016
http://www.inc.com/quora/7-financial-secrets-of-the-world-s-wealthiest-people.html If you could buy a $100 bill for $80, wouldn’t you jump at the chance to do so? While value investing is a little more complex than that, it’s the general concept behind finding undervalued stocks for your portfolio. This sounds like a great idea in principle, but how do you find these amazing […]
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April 26, 2016
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-04-25/saudi-prince-says-aramco-valuation-seen-at-above-2-trillion “Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said he expects the value of Saudi Arabian Oil Co. to exceed $2 trillion as the kingdom prepares to sell part of the company in what could be the world’s largest initial public offering.” This IPO is a part of Saudi Arabia’s plan to change the economy […]
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April 19, 2016
https://www.entrepreneur.com/video/273894 “Whether you’re brand-new to investing or you’re a seasoned pro who simply needs a little refresher, you can learn from this video from Brittney Castro of Financially Wise Women. Here, she shares her top-12 investing do’s and don’ts.” Do your research, do invest for the long term, and do hire help when you need it. […]
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April 12, 2016
Below are the articles for the week with a short summary: http://www.investopedia.com/articles/tax/09/tax-havens.asp Tax havens have existed as far back as the Greeks, and more familiar examples to us are Switzerland and Panama. There are three key attributes classified by the OECD: No or only nominal taxes, protection of personal financial information, and lack of transparency. […]
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