October 2021

In Response to Dr. Guido Gianasso’s Post “Emma Raducanu and the Illusion of Nations”

Dr. Guido Gianasso, Professor of Leadership at HEC Paris in Qatar, wrote a post on LinkedIn titled “Emma Raducanu and the Illusion of Nations.” In it he notes that the up-and-coming tennis star Emma Raducanu has a Rumanian father, a Chinese mother, was born in Canada, and lived in the UK. As a result, Emma …

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Quoted on Moneygeek.com on Biggest Mistakes in Managing Personal Credit

Recently the financial website moneygeek.com asked me to comment on mistakes consumers make when managing their personal credit. Below are my responses: What do you see as the most common credit mistakes people make? The most common mistake people make with credit cards is to use those credit cards for non-essential purchases such as clothes, …

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What to Say in an Interview When Asked, “Do You Have Any Questions For Me?”

At some point in an interview the interviewer may ask you, “Do you have any questions for me?” Here is how you should answer that question. First, DO NOT ask about pay, hours, benefits, vacation, or anything that has to do with your compensation and employment package. My colleague Dr. Norman calls these “me, me, …

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Prosperity – The Direct Result of the Creation of Value and the Accumulation of Wealth

With the current debate over government spending and government control, I thought it would be useful to revisit a few basic economic concepts. The first one if how wealth is created. Wealth is created by saving more of your income than you spend. Now, in the short term, you can spend more than you make, …

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Quoted on Motley Fool on Choosing a Mortgage Broker and the Effects of Interest Rate Changes on Mortgages

Recently the personal finance site Motley Fool asked me to answer some questions related to choosing a mortgage lender and the effect of interest rate changes on mortgages. Following are my responses. How can homebuyers feel more confident when choosing a mortgage lender? The first thing to understand about home lenders is that many of …

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