Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Video - Wisdom on how to live life [2]

In this video, Dr. Tommy Wong introduces and explains the concepts in his two books on "Wisdom on how to live life".

The two books can be purchased here. There is a promotion for Book 2. Book 1 has been nearly sold out.

Leaders of the Free World

Read this article.

My observation
The leaders of five countries are paid more than 10 times of the average GDP per person (i.e Kenya, Singapore, Indonesia, South Africa, Hongkong). The other countries show a ratio of less than 10 times.

Transparency and accountability

Read this article.

Major I.T. Failure

Read this article.

Marriage Humor

Humor

Booking a taxi during rainy days

Comment:
In the simulation, the sms response would definitely be fast. Getting a cab would be the hardest during the peak hours rush or when rainy spells - in those time, calls to taxi centres or via this system would still not be able to get a cab easily.


REPLY
It is difficult to get a taxi during peak hours and rainy season.
If you book through TABS, you will get a reply that you are placed on the queue. If a taxi is available you will be notified. If you do not wish to wait, you can send a SMS to be removed from the queue. Booking through TABS is easier and less hassle, even for rainy days.

At busy time, most people are willing to wait longer for a taxi to be available. It is better to wait in the TABS virtual queue, than in a real taxi queue!

Try the simulation now.

Tips on buying life insurance

1. Decide what you want, e.g. term insurance for $300,000 for 25 years
2. Get 3 quotes from the insurance companies, specifically on what you need, and make your choice
3. Compare with the benchmark for this product given in Practical Guide on Financial Planning
4. Read the FAQs in this blog
5. Do not listen to an agent who recommends another product, as the agent is likely to sell you a high cost, low yield product.
6. Never buy a product recommended by an agent where you are not able to compare with similar products