A fair number of relationship problems usually begin with selfishness on someone’s part. Sometimes, it’s harder to figure out who the actual selfish spouse is. These reasons can also apply to relationships that are gearing up towards marriage, or personal relationships in general that are considered worthwhile. Obviously, it’s one thing to know a something, and another to successfully execute it.  But the more you know and attempt to execute a piece of knowledge, the closer ... Read Full Story

A fair number of relationship problems usually begin with selfishness on someone’s part. Sometimes, it’s harder to figure out who the actual selfish spouse is. These reasons can also apply to relationships that are gearing up towards marriage, or personal relationships in general that are considered worthwhile. Obviously, it’s one thing to know a something, and another to successfully execute it.  But the more you know and attempt to execute a piece of knowledge, the closer ... Read Full Story

In times of economic turmoil, nothing says you have to be a tightwad during a recession. When others are making the effort to tighten their belt and trim down excesses you wouldn’t have to. In fact you can view downturns as opportunities. It is a recurring convention that when the going is good economically people let go of most of their financial inhibitions. But when the times are “hard” (like a freeze in credit, recession, loss of job, etc) most of us revert back to being conservative all ... Read Full Story

March 29th, 2009 | by O.A. Wisen  Print This Post |  Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email |   In times of economic turmoil, nothing says you have to be a tightwad during a recession. When others are making the effort to tighten their belt and trim down excesses you wouldn’t have to. In fact you can view downturns as opportunities. It is a recurring convention that when the going is good economically people let go of most of their financial inhibitions. But when... Read Full Story

Occasionally, friends have come up to me, curious to know how they can get started with investing in the stock market. I have been investing for some time now by managing my portfolio, and I’m in no way considered an expert. Most of my knowledge was acquired due to desire, and a want of the ability to understand the stock market for myself. As a result, I fully bear the risks of any wrong (or right) decisions that I make. For all, there is always the option of going through a financial ... Read Full Story

March 22nd, 2009 | by O.A. Wisen  Print This Post |  Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email |   Occasionally, friends have come up to me, curious to know how they can get started with investing in the stock market. I have been investing for some time now by managing my portfolio, and I’m in no way considered an expert. Most of my knowledge was acquired due to desire, and a want of the ability to understand the stock market for myself. As a result, I fully be... Read Full Story

I recently read George Clason’s classic book, The Richest Man In Babylon, which reopened my eyes in many ways as far as finances and fiscal responsibility is concerned. I write about this book because I know that though over a million people have read it, there are still millions more who are yet to read it. Read Full Story

February 25th, 2009 | by O.A. Wisen  Print This Post |  Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email |   I recently read George Clason’s classic book, The Richest Man In Babylon, which reopened my eyes in many ways as far as finances and fiscal responsibility is concerned. I write about this book because I know that though over a million people have read it, there are still millions more who are yet to read it. For most, the book touches on financial principles th... Read Full Story

Once in a while I find that people are curious to know what the qualities of a man should be. Usually, they search and research sources (mostly on the internet) for the answer. Even though the answers may differ, the great answers are generally along the same vein. What are the great qualities a man should possess? One can gradually come to a consensus by looking at how different people would answer the question. For example, you could ask a composed young man to name a “man of quality&... Read Full Story

Once in a while I find that people are curious to know what the qualities of a man should be. Usually, they search and research sources (mostly on the internet) for the answer. Even though the answers may differ, the great answers are generally along the same vein. What are the great qualities a man should possess? One can gradually come to a consensus by looking at how different people would answer the question. For example, you could ask a composed young man to name a “man of quality&... Read Full Story