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"7 Rules of Wealth Building"

By Rob Winters - Published on Friday, 05 August 2011 21:17

"Most parents want to teach their children responsibility - how to become self sufficient and succeed in life (after all, no one plans on raising a dead beat). However, very few actually accomplish this task. Why? Because, as parents, we are limited to the experiences our parents passed on to us; the antiquated notion that "responsibility" is simply getting a job, saving a little money, and maybe purchasing a car or some equally important item. Hopefully these seven rules will open your eyes and help you teach your children to avoid the traps that have stolen financial success from so many people.

Wealth Building Rule 1: Put Off Marriage

Your biggest obstacle to attaining wealth is YOU. Too often, people live their lives in a manner that is not conducive to creating riches and then get frustrated at "the system" when they only really have themselves to blame. One of the most important financial decisions you will ever make is marriage (more specifically who you marry and when)."

"How to Develop a Charming Personality"

By Rob Winters - Published on Friday, 05 August 2011 21:06

"Nobody is born with a charming personality; it takes time to develop one. However, there are a few people who lead charismatic lives, and we often see them cast a magnetic spell over others, inspiring confidence and respect. No matter how rich or poor they are, as soon as they walk into a room, they become the centre of attention.

American Psychiatric Association (1) has conducted studies and identified that personality traits differ from one individual to another. They define personality traits as “enduring patterns of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and oneself that are exhibited in a wide range of social and personal contexts.” Theorists consider traits to be fairly steady over time and play a significant part in influencing behaviour. For example, while some people are outgoing, others may be reserved.

There are a few indispensable tips to develop a charming personality:"

"New Treatment Helps Paralysed Patient Stand"

By Rob Winters - Published on Friday, 05 August 2011 21:03

"Researchers have discovered a new technique that stimulates important nerve cells in the spinal cord to offer hope to paralysed patients.

In a possible breakthrough for the treatment of spinal-cord injuries, an American man Rob Summers from Oregon who was paralysed from below the chest after being hit by a car is now able to stand and move a bit with electrical stimulation coupled with strong physical rehabilitation of his spinal cord."

"New Melanoma Drug Boosts Survival Rates"

By Rob Winters - Published on Friday, 05 August 2011 21:01

"Patients with advanced skin cancer can now hope to extend life. The new treatment unveiled at a cancer meeting in Chicago has been praised by the cancer care fraternity.

Vemurafenib is an experimental drug that attacks the root of the cancerous source. Developed by Plexxikon and Roche/Genentech, it targets a genetic mutation that causes melanoma in nearly 50 percent of affected patients."

"Even Death Can't Stop Those Bank Fees"

By Rob Winters - Published on Friday, 05 August 2011 06:39

"Cancel your credit card before you die.

A lady died this past January. Her bank billed her for February and March for their annual service charges on her credit card, and added late fees and interest on the monthly charge. The balance had been $0.00 when she died. It had crept to around $60.00 in no time.

Several sites that check urban legends say this story isn't on their lists of myths and other such inventions. And it does sound plausible, too.

Can you win this uphill battle? Yes, you can.Here's what happened in this particular case: A family member placed a call to the bank. This is the exchange, as reported in a story that circulates around the web:"

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