Money Myths

Indian stories, much like the folklore of many other lands, are steeped in culture. Often the result of something magical or miraculous, the folktales told in India serve the purpose of being both an amusing way to pass the time, as well as being a core part of the teaching of morals to the country’s youth. Collected here are a number of the most famous Indian fairy tales, stories that may sound passing familiar to those of you who are well-read.

Hourly advice has the potential to be the fastest-growing segment in the delivery of financial advice. With the templates and tools in this book, you can reap the full benefits that it has to offer. Written for established and aspiring hourly financial planners alike, A Matter of Time lays out the challenges that lie in the path of the hourly practitioner, which often result from the tacit acceptance of many myths that surround the model.

Economic theories and models shape our everyday lives. They are relied on by politicians when tax rises or cuts are being considered. They inform debates about everything from bonuses for CEOs to minimum wage rates, to the level of job protection enshrined in law. They determine what levels of tobacco or petrol duty are charged and influence government approaches to issues as diverse as obesity and climate change. But are policy makers right to be so slavishly reliant on them? Tom Bergin is sceptical, and he subjects eight of the most prevalent economic mantras to close scrutiny.