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7 Debt Survival Tips

This is an excerpt from the July 2009 issue of Global Asset Strategist.

1. Beware of debt relief companies – Government programs are free, so don’t pay for any counseling related to this assistance. You can also negotiate a settlement with your creditors yourself. If you desire some help with the hassle, [...]

Tigers, Tea and Technology, Part 2

Jennifer Barry: How did you end up getting your MBA from Indiana University since there are some good programs here in Dallas like at SMU?

Sai Balakrishna: Well I did consider SMU, but the type of program I was interested in was at Indiana. The pressure of work was tremendous and I had [...]

Mortgaged in the USA: Dangerous Myths About Housing

This is an excerpt from the April 2009 issue of Global Asset Strategist.

It’s not surprising that people wish to buy a house. In the United States, homeownership implies success, stability, and adult responsibility. Owning your residence gives you more control over your environment than renting, plus increased privacy and tax savings. When [...]

Tigers, Tea and Technology

Sai Balakrishna moved to the US from New Delhi, India in 1981. Since then, he has excelled in management positions in many different industries while earning two Master’s degrees, one in Industrial Engineering, and the other in Business Administration. He is currently the COO of ProCureVision, a consulting company which solves complex business [...]

Panama: Gateway to the World, Part 3

Panama City resembles Miami with its skyline, and unfortunately, there are some parallels with the real estate market as well. There is a rush to build luxury condominiums near downtown, and over a dozen are incomplete. These units are priced out of reach of all but a few rich Panamanians, and [...]

Cool People Wanted

Do you have an awesome life? Do you know how to live richly? Would you like to tell everyone about it?

To mix things up a little, I am now looking for guest authors for my blog. You should have a good command of English and a unique story to tell. Maybe you [...]

Return to Oz, Part 4

Not all the wildlife in Australia is deadly.

Jennifer Barry: How are you enjoying Perth? You mentioned to me that there were a lot of sharks in the harbor.

Matthew Oglivie: We’ve got Great Whites here, they’re scary to look at. I like Perth, the lifestyle here is very relaxed. [...]

Home Sweet Home or Debt Trap?

This is an excerpt from the April 2010 issue of Global Asset Strategist.

Despite the housing bubble bursting in dozens of nations around the globe, many people still believe that real estate is a good investment. While this may be true in certain countries or situations, over the long term, housing basically keeps [...]

Panama: Gateway to the World, Part 2

Panamanians follow the American model in their daily routine. Sleeping, working and eating happen at the same hours as in the US. This is in contrast to the majority of Latin America, which follows a more Spanish pace, with a less defined work day and nightlife that lasts until nearly daybreak.

The capital [...]

Return to Oz, Part 3

Jennifer Barry: Tell me about your experience moving the family to Australia. That must be logistically difficult, especially with four children.

Matthew Ogilvie: It is. There are practical things as far as what we moved. We had to choose what furniture to bring. We sold most of our electrical items because the electricity [...]