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How to become a millionaire
Author: Peter Matthews A number of famous millionaires have overcome tough hurdles before hitting the jackpot, including writer J. K.…
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The privileged are never satisfied, but life can bring cruel perspective
There’s that moment when you don’t know whether to shake or hug the person you’re talking to. I was with…
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How to weather the insurance storm of a hurricane-damaged boat
If your boat was unfortunate enough to have suffered damage during the St Jude’s storm, you will want any subsequent…
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How the tonier parts of England fared in the St Jude’s Day storm
One expects that money can take care of most of life’s problems – but how did the wealthier parts of…
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Swiss banks sign up with SEC to gain access to US wealthy
Facing mounting pressure from US authorities, Swiss wealth managers are increasingly registering with the Securities and Exchange Commission (pictured below)…
BySmarter money: how the wealthy have been educated
Ever wondered which universities have the most millionaire alumni and which subjects are studied by the most successful people of…
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UK tax regime is among most appealing for entrepreneurs and executives
From quality of life to job opportunities, cost of living and weather, there are several factors you should keep in…
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London needs to expand into new boroughs to solve our property crisis
Housing policies are ten-a-penny but most only tinker at the edges of the problem with a dismal stew of mixed…
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Philanthropists – unlike governments – should take risks with their money
Last week the world looked on as America’s war of high stakes brinkmanship threatened to plunge the world into economic…
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Profitable independent film investment is no fantasy, says Them & Us Film
Film can pay. Despite the loss of lucrative tax breaks last year, reportedly costing one fund £117 million, those pursuing…
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Prevaricators poison the property process
‘If you liked it then you should have put a ring on it!’ The Beyoncé Knowles anthem that seems to…
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European, Japanese and US equities are top of the stocks, says HSBC
It’s been a turbulent time in the financial market over the past few years, making investment options tricky. But if…
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Swissinfo: Former global head of UBS Wealth Management arrested on suspicion of helping tax evasion
Weil parted company with Switzerland’s largest bank in 2009 after being declared a fugitive by the US courts for failing…
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Violence at Montenegro's Gay Pride doesn't dent positive influence of EU values
When I was working with the UNDP Gender Programme in Montenegro two years ago, our office was told by the…
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After Dennis O'Riordan, how to avoid being conned by a fake CV
First class degree and PhD from Oxford, Master’s degree from Harvard, Member of the New York Bar. Impressive? Certain City…
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The City benefits from George Osborne's Chinese takeaway
A new mega deal with Beijing providing Yuan trading and purchasing in the City echoes China’s New Silk Road policy…
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Investing in Hastings Pier won’t leave you at sea
Ever thought of buying something on the south coast? How about a pier? A proper, good, old-fashioned Victorian pier. Perhaps…
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New book Richer Lives should make us happy about philanthropy – but also concerned
Last week saw the launch of Richer Lives: Why rich people give, the follow-up study by Theresa Lloyd and Beth…
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Even the kids of the wealthy are struggling to buy houses in London
With UK house prices rising at the fastest rate in more than three years, it comes as no surprise that…
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