“As Baby Boomers begin to realise their inheritances, we’re about to see the greatest transfer of wealth in European history.” John stared at the cheque for a long time. It was made out to him and it was for more money than he had ever hoped to see at one time. Still, his first reaction was to send it back…
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The following is compiled from a great interview with Rick Warren, ‘Purpose Driven Life ‘ author and pastor of Saddleback Church in California. In the interview, with Paul Bradshaw, Warren touches on the issues of his wife’s cancer and his ‘sudden wealthflow’ due to the popularity of the book. People ask me, What is the purpose of life? And I…
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Two lottery wins in two consecutive years and the combined total of $5.4 million gone in just over two decades. Evelyn Adams, who achieved the Great American Dream twice when she won the New Jersey lottery in 1985 and 1986, is now destitute and living in a trailer. The tragedy is that hers is not an isolated case. Sudden wealth…
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It’s not that bad,” shrugs a French banker friend over lunch. “In some ways it’s a relief.” A quarter of his wealth has disappeared as his bank’s share price has plummeted in recent months and as a result he has put an architectural project on hold. “Now I have an excuse to kill it,” he explains. “It was getting to…
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Q: I’ve just come into what you might call ‘sudden wealth’, what are the first steps I should take? Answer: I suggest focussing on three immediate priorities: My first suggestion would be to change your telephone number; also, many individuals find that setting up a PO box address is helpful in that your mail tends to be more secure and your residential address…
