The Problem with Being Fabulously Wealthy
They seem happy.
The link between wealth and happiness has been covered many times, from ancient proverbs to modern science.
But the recent (and impossible to avoid) news about Kim Kardashian’s failed marriage had me wondering about the opposite side of the wealth/happiness coin.
Is it possible that being fabulously wealthy can make you less happy?
I’m not saying I necessarily believe in the “Poor Little Rich Girl” phenomenon. But I do think having so much wealth that you are insulated from some of the things that the 99% take for granted might cheat you of some real joys in life. Here ar
Why Invest?
Do you have some money socked away, or are you planning to sock some money away for the purpose of investing? Are you wondering why investing would be a smart idea and how you can best benefit from the act of investing? Simply put, you are going to want to invest so that you can create and build wealth. Investing tends to be relatively painless in nature, and there are numerous rewards to speak of. When you invest in the stock market, you will have much more money on hand for things like education, recreation and retirement.
Joys of Homeownership
Today’s experts spout off the latest statistics about long-term wealth, home values, and interest rates, yet there’s a much more sentimental side to homeownership. In fact, many home buyers are drawn to homeownership for these warm and fuzzy reasons.
Owning a home allows you to put down roots, both figuratively and literally. On one hand you become part of a neighborhood and community. When you rent, neighbors come and go as quickly as leases renew. Homeowners, however, tend to stay put longer.
What does this mean for you? You can develop, many times, lifelong relationships. This also means your home will see you through many of life’s important milestones.
It makes sense. Many
Weekend Favs December Three
My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week.
I don’t go into depth about the finds, but encourage you check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favorite for the week from Flickr.
Good stuff I found this week: Tout – This app helps you template, analyze and schedule business email. Integrates with lots of 3rd party mail and CRM tools.
Sent – This is the tool I use to replace Google’s not so ready for prime time iPhone app. Much better handling and viewing of email.
Up by Jawbone – This company is making some cool stuff – Up is a wristband that tracks your activity, sleep patters and eating habits with the help of an iPhone. Healthier l
Foresters UK Encourages a More Caring Approach
According to the Chancellor’s Autumn statement, the UK faces another 5 years of austerity and some financial commentators are predicting a decade of hard times.
With economic growth forecast trimmed for this year and reduced to 0.7% for 2012, the chances of a rapid recovery are small. GBP15bn a year spending cuts are already scheduled for after the next General Election and coupled with the Eurozone uncertainty, the future isn’t great. Read full article…
More Thoughts on Mail-In Rebates
As a followup to last weeks post about why I hate mail-in rebates, I wanted to highlight an article that a reader named Sun shared in the comments. It’s a few years old, but it captures the essence of why may of us hate rebates.
Due to a combination of procrastination (i.e., missing the deadlines), disorganization (i.e., losing a necessary document), and an inability to follow instructions, the redemption rate for rebates of $50 or more is estimated to be below 50%. And for smaller items with rebates under $10, redemption rates are in the single digits.
At the same time, consumer advocates argue that the poor redemption rates aren’t really the consumer’s fault. Rathe
Wrong Name on Airplane Ticket
I started to gather all our reservations, tickets and itinerary for our upcoming transatlantic cruise. While I was gathering everything I discovered our flight from Madrid to Palma de Mallorca had a variant of my wife’s name on the ticket that doesn’t match her passport.
My wife still travels with her maiden name passport so I always book our travel plans under her maiden name. However with the recent British Ariways Credit Card promotion we open the credit card in her married name, and as a result her British Airways Frequent Flyer card was automatically established in her married name. I booked the ticket using her British Airways FF Account and didn’t think twice about accepting the default name that showed up – which was her married name. Oops.