By Emin Pasha
Monday, 13 December 2010

Money, money, money is on everyone�s minds this time of year. Maybe it�s because the festive season depleted everyone�s pockets. I know that mine could use a boost. Members of my family will soon be reminded that, "skuma wiki" has an actual meaning as well as being a leafy green vegetable.

Perhaps people are thinking about money because a new year (better yet a new decade!) symbolizes a fresh start.

The print media have also picked up on this sentiment. I�ve observed a virtual landslide of articles in the papers with advice about personal finances, the benefits of savings, and ideas about how to invest your money. Many of the writers provided a list of things to do to start off the year right financially. This sounds good.

But some journalists were merely rehashing from pop-culture management books and self-help guides to make you rich. Their articles lacked sincerity and depth. One gets a sense that the writers themselves may not be following their own advice.

Also missing was that none of the writers told their readers what to avoid. Sometimes knowing what not to do is as important as following someone�s | More »