A review of having more money now
John Layfield’s book “Have More Money Now,” published in 2003, caught my eye years ago when I was on CNBC giving financial advice and even contributing to Fox News. John Layfield is also known as JBL and was a professional wrestler; it was different to see a professional wrestler in a suit giving a serious […]
Indian Education Sector: Outsourcing of Services by Trust to Partner Service Companies
The regulated formal education sector in India is broadly made up of schools (often classified as K-12 – kindergarten to 12) and higher education institutions. Although India has been proactive in liberalization, the education sector has remained largely unaffected by the reform process. Archaic legislations require all formal educational institutions in India to be run […]
Investment Property in Barbados – Property in Barbados offers a great return on investment
Why invest in property in Barbados? The Caribbean is well known for its beautiful weather all year round and there are regular flights from the UK, USA and Canada providing easy access to the Caribbean. Barbados has a world-class international airport and is the hub for many of the other Caribbean islands. As a popular […]
Is 2012 the time to build a private chain of quick-lube oil change places?
Not too long ago, I was contacted by someone interested in a quick lube business for mobile oil changes. He asked me if maybe I knew someone in his region of our country who might be selling his location. Although I didn’t have any leads for him right away, it occurred to me that he […]
Pay the debt
The School of Hard Knocks has likely taught you one of the four decision-making approaches used to pay off or pay off debt. Armed with this knowledge, you are ready to fiscally steer your home or business down a path that will only be wrong about 75% of the time. Debt can be good. It […]
Mobilizing Africans for economic development
For significant economic development to take place, the available human resource must be mobilized. For effective mobilization to occur, leadership must be seen as democratic and understand human values and sensitivities. Therefore, democracy is at the center of mobilizing Africans for economic development. I recently had a meeting with the chairwoman of the Dutch Labor […]
An amazing story of forgiveness
Over the years it has been determined that the key to freedom is letting go and that there is no better way to let go than to forgive. There is no better example of this axiom than the one present in the story of Teal Scott. Teal Scott is a woman she wasn’t supposed to […]
Is Panama Safe and Is It Ok to Buy Real Estate in Panama?
One of the most common questions I get – “Is Panama a safe country?” Yes, definitely. In fact, Panama has been classified as one of the safest tourist destinations in the world along with Canada and the United States. some personal experiences Let me give you some personal examples and then let me give you […]
4 things to know before renting a house
It goes without saying that renting a home can be a great way to earn some extra cash. Whether you’re having a hard time selling your home or are low on cash, renting out your home can be a great way to earn some income. Also, renting a home is not only easy compared to […]
The pros and cons of living in a townhouse
Perhaps you have seen identical houses that are attached or attached to each other. They are called townhouses or sometimes terraced houses. They are becoming popular choices among those beginning to venture into independent living. If you are considering moving to a townhome, its advantages and disadvantages are discussed below for your better understanding. 1. […]