September, 2009
Ten Things I Will Teach My Children About Money
I do not currently have children, but I have not ruled out starting a family some day. If and when I do have children, I hope I will be able to help them become smart and capable adults over time. I believe this is what my parents have done for me, and I’d like to ...
‘Pandorum’ Movie Reviews | ‘Surrogates’ Movie Reviews
Sci-fi frenzy this weekend
The Quaid brother who was not arrested recently stars in "Pandorum"
Sci-fi lovers will have a heyday at the box office this weekend, possibly making a return trip so they can see both “Pandorum” and “Surrogates.” The only other wide release, dance drama remake “Fame,” got horrible reviews. If you ask me though, ...
Keep Emotions Separate From Financial Decisions
If you are reading this article, it is almost completely guaranteed that you are human. And if you are human and do not have a major cerebral deficit, you have emotions. Perhaps have is not a strong enough word; everything you do, and every decision you make, is controlled by your emotions. Even the strive ...
Fancypants Lawyers
Literally! Here's a nice light-hearted topic for a change:Women lawyers at City firm Clifford Chance have been given a £90 lingerie allowance. How should they spend it?Women lawyers at top [London] City firm Clifford Chance are bucking the trend for reduced expenses now that their £90 lingerie-and-blouse allowance, if they work later than 11pm, has ...
Ask the Readers: How Much Should You Save for Retirement?
How much should you save for retirement? Carla dropped me a line because she’s puzzled where the standard “save 10% of your income for retirement” advice originated. She’s afraid that ten percent isn’t nearly enough. Carla writes:
The financial experts always say to save 10% for retirement (for example, in your review of The 1-2-3 Money ...