The market economy cannot do many things. They cannot reach education to the poor. They cannot reach medical care to the poorest. They cannot feed those who cannot buy food. However it can do many things…and if you read this article you will be somewhat convinced that they need the stock market…so here it is […]
At age 35 people suddenly realise that death, old age, etc. CAN happen to them also…. So suddenly they look for somebody who will ‘help’ them to plan their finances. They get to somebody and find out somebody who comes to their house or their office. They think (thanks to the TV ads, I am […]
Education should improve one’s attitude, prepare you for a great life ahead, and generally equip you for a career. If this is what a good MBA degree should do for you, question the degree real hard. If you are planning to get an Engineering degree or a Management degree ask yourself why do you want […]
Not how many kids listen to their parents. Well, this is not a new problem – 4000 years ago Socrates had this problem too. I am talking about investing / making education or career choices, making marriage choices…kids blame their parents for everything! I am not sure if you should ask or listen to you […]
The world has told Sachin Tendulkar when to retire, but nobody wants to tell Sunil Gavaskar when to retire. I am sure he will be in the commentary box when Arjun Tendulkar retires and continue to say ‘you should go …in glory and when the world asks ‘why’ and not ‘why not’?. LOL. I guess […]
Not very long ago people believed you finished your education, got a good job and relaxed. This is no longer true. Welcome to the next 20-30-50 years: 1. Taxes in all forms will GO UP: Frankly there is no attempt by any government anywhere in the world to become more efficient – this will force […]
i wrote this article for some website / magazine..not sure which Reuters perhaps…. You have just crossed your 24th birthday, when you’ve gained the education and/or skills you need for the career you’ve chosen, and you’re earning money and learning how to handle it. Ok, ok you are not in your twenties but are in […]