The holidays are over and it’s back to reality. For those who managed their finances well over the holiday period, the only regret is that they have to get used to waking up at six every morning and face the traffic jams once again. Those who spent recklessly however will have to go through one […]
Popular songs, stories and plays are presented as part of the celebrations during the Christmas festivities. Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is one such story. It tells of the tribulations of a mean old businessman, Ebenezer Scrooge as he is tormented by spirits because of his meanness and lack of charity and kindness. Scrooge’s character […]
In a field one summer’s day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart’s content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. “Why not come and chat with me,” said the Grasshopper, “instead of toiling and moiling in that […]
A visitor to New York City was taken on a tour of the town. When they got to the harbor, one of his hosts pointed out to the expensive yachts that were docked and told the visitor that they all belonged to bankers and stock brokers working on Wall Street, the financial district of the […]
Personal finances are a top-of-the-mind issue for most employees but why should employers care? Employers should care because the personal financial issues of their employees manifest themselves in lower productivity, higher costs and poor financial culture in their organizations. In short, it affects their bottom line. People spend a huge portion of their lives […]
Popular songs, stories and plays are presented as part of the celebrations during the Christmas festivities. Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” is one such story. It tells of the tribulations of a mean old businessman, Ebenezer Scrooge as he is tormented by spirits because of his meanness and lack of charity and kindness. Scrooge’s character […]
Elephants are important animals in some Asian and Far Eastern countries. They are used as beasts of burden, transportation and even for military purposes in days gone by. In Siam, the modern day Thailand, there is a rare breed of elephant that is albino. This albino elephant is was so venerated that each one found […]
