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Insurance for a policy holder’s house costs money throughout the year. The insurance company will decide how much of a risk a house has of being destroyed by various events. If the risk is high, the premiums will be high, but this type of insurance will save the owners of the house a lot of […]

I Just returned from spending two working weeks in Manhattan, one of mankind’s most amazing creations. I’d like to share 7 observations I’ve had during my visit. The accomplishments of mankind Walking around Manhattan I always feel humbled by the achievement represented by this small island. I love the moment the skyline ...

That past couples of weeks required considerable restraint on my part. Everyday brought with it what seemed to be endless opportunities to buy low and sell high. The temptation of making a quick profit off the mass hysteria that engulfed us and the markets was at a peak. I sms’ed the same generic message to […]

Yesterday’s paper still holds value of another kind. A few lessons in business writing and reading. Whether it’s yesterday’s business paper or last week’s it still holds some value. This post is written in a humoristic manner but it also emphasizes the importance of understanding journalistic trends, interests and business writing as a ...

Trying to keep every option viable is very costly both mentally and physically. Learning to let go is essential to moving forward One of the most difficult things for me is to let go. From opportunities to clothes I try to hang on to everything and everyone keeping all my options alive and postponing decision […]

Invaluable and desired employees are a very rare resource. I believe a solution oriented mind set is a prerequisite to becoming one Anyone should be able to quickly recognize the following scenario either as a manager or as an employee: Deadlines are closing, uncertainties are abundant and a certain employee, you had handed down an […]

Increasing the tangibility of your savings and rewarding yourself for achievements is crucial for success in this long term effort. Saving money consistently is hard. The temptations and needs are numerous. There will always be just one more thing to buy to make everything perfect. How do we resist the urge and how do we […]

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