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“Lord, am I worthy for you to enter under my roof?” In a previous column, I talked about what we commonly call karma or reaping what we sow. Today, I want to introduce a parallel subject of “worthiness”. Too often as individuals and society, we act ...

There is a lot of truth in the phrase “you reap what you sow”. We may not want to look at it, but in some ways, it’s like trying to run from one’s own shadow, which inevitably must follow. I have learnt to embrace our human imperfections and also th...

History repeats itself and the gory tragedies, which as tales and legends of the past, come back to truly haunt unsuspecting generations. A little more than a century ago, I lost a few of my ancestors to yellow fever, which was followed a little late...

The Moneywise Pretend Portfolio yearlong series has been updated to reflect stock and bond prices at original issue and as at end of January. The portfolio is not yet complete as each month in the year-long programme, but please take the time to see...

“I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.” — Margaret Thatcher I find it amusing and interesting, yet not surpris...

Readers have spoken. The launch of the year-long, once-a-month Moneywise pretend portfolio project has generated interest and reader feedback. We thank everyone who has taken time from their busy schedules to send commentary. The Moneywise mission h...

I really enjoy opening an old bottle of wine and thinking of all that has taken place since the grapes were ripening on the vine. For instance, I had strategically placed a double magnum of 1990 Cignale on our kitchen island before Neil and Maria Em...

There must be something wrong with our education system when in the year 2019 there is constant bickering between the Government and those on the front lines of the teaching profession over numerous concerns, including school conditions and new metho...

Dear Jason, By the time you read this, the results will be in and final. No matter the results, you are always a winner to us, your family. Why do I say this? Well, basically, since the day you were born, the family have seen you take the path of l...

When someone mentions a personal trainer, what comes to mind? Do you automatically think of some immortal being sculpted with six-pack abs who sips green shakes every morning? Or a drill sergeant who barks orders in order to get you scared and make y...