Monthly Archives: May 2007

Real Estate the Easy Way

Real estate has long been considered an attractive investment. The amount of land in the world (supply) is fixed and finite, whereas the population (demand) continues to increase. Though there may be the odd hiccup, the overall trend of real … Continue reading

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Inertia: the enemy of your pocket

The other day I received a renewal quote for my house insurance for £430-odd (GBP). I was somewhat taken aback to find that my very modest home was being insured up to the value of £1,000,000 (GBP)! Once I got … Continue reading

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Rich Dad, Poor Dad

There are many many books on personal finance and investment. Unsurpisingly, they are of very variable quality. From time to time we’ll be recommending those books we truly believe to be worth a read. We are proud to be able … Continue reading

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Don’t get caught in the debt trap

Last week it was reported that over 30,000 people became insolvent in England and Wales during the first three months of 2007 – a new record. Levels of consumer debt also represent a problem in the U.S. The root of … Continue reading

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