Archive for November, 2005

The Big Mac Index

Posted on 08. Nov, 2005 by .

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I was introduced to the “Big Mac Index” the other day and thought I would share this interesting table as a nice introduction to foreign exchange rates. The Big Mac Index, which is published semi-annually by The Economist, seeks to make exchange rate theory more “digestible.” The Index is based upon the Purchasing Power Parity [...]

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Why Clients are Lost

Posted on 06. Nov, 2005 by .

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While perusing the world-wide web today I came across an article that outlined reasons clients leave their accountants accountants. This made me start to think of reasons why I would leave my accountant and I came up with the following list: Lack of initiative Their investment track record is worse than mine Lack of timely [...]

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Top 10 Financial Urban Legends

Posted on 03. Nov, 2005 by .

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I found an interesting article today which linked to snopes.com – a popular urban myth debunker – concerning the 10 top financial urban legends. They are: You can float a check longer if you write in red ink. You don’t have to pay income tax — it’s illegal. I’m under 18, so I can’t be [...]

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