The next stop on my quest to learn at least a little bit about every country in Africa is Zambia. Formerly known as Northern Rhodesia, this former British colony has been independent since 1964 and is a functional democracy. It should be wealthier than it is, because of its copper resources and agricultural productivity. However, a very… [Read More]
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Getting Started in Investing
Rencently, someone asked me for thoughts about getting started in investing. That’s such a huge topic! So big! But, hey, I’m going to try. You may have been thinking about investing and need a place to start. After all, it can get you a better return than a savings account, which helps you reach your… [Read More]
Angola: Culture and Customs of Angola
Well, my project of learning at least a little about every country in Africa continues. It’s been, what, almost three years now? And I’m up to Angola. This book, Culture and Customs of Angola (Cultures and Customs of the World) is an academic handbook, a basic reference to the life of the people in Angola…. [Read More]
You need walk-away money
A key component of a financial plan is an emergency fund, and that emergency may well be that you can’t take what you are doing anymore. You need walk-away money. At a basic level, this is enough money to cover three or four months worth of expenses if something huge and unexpected came up or… [Read More]