Our Man in Mogadishu
We have a new dispatch from Peter Sullivan, “Our Man in Mogadishu”. Peter, former Editor-in-Chief of Independent Newspapers, is retired, but has taken the opposite paths to the pitfalls, both financial and mental, which lie in allowing retirement to become a time of boredom. Peter heads up a communications unit, working under the auspices of the United Nations and the African Union, in war-torn Somalia.
Funny Business by Rico
Till debt do us part…Rico takes a light-hearted look at matters of love and money. See “How to Keep ‘matters of the Heart’ from Derailing Your Finances”
Our Man in Mogadishu
The point has been repeatedly made on this blog – most retirees need to find a way to supplement their income, or if they are financially secure, they may still need to find ways to keep life stimulating after retirement.
Peter Sullivan, retired Editor-in-Chief of Independent Newspapers, has taken this advice to heart – although in ways which not many may be keen to follow. He is working for a United Nations agency in Mogadishu, capital of the desperately dangerous nation of Somalia. In a newsletter to friends, he shares his experiences:
The Accidental Investor: Viva Lost Vegas?
Whether it is a case of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, or dreaming of a Hotel California, The Accidental Investor Nick Warren ponders on dreams deferred and hopes delayed…
The Lighter Side of Investing with Archie
As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, Archie detects a whiff of autumn in the air, and is looking forward to the coming winter evenings when he can enjoy the comfort of a homely blaze in HIS fireplace in the background.
The Lighter Side of Investing with Archie.
Archie, as always, is full of joy as we return from the festive season break and look ahead to what 2015 has to offer. And why shouldn’t we share his love of life? Sure, they will be the usual challenges and perhaps some new ones in the year ahead. The investing climate will remain tough, Eskom promises to spoil many a party, and we hold our breath ahead of what the taxman has in store for us in this year’s Budget. But at least we start on a good note with fuel prices plummeting which will hopefully lead to a slight decrease in inflation. For sports lovers it will be a landmark year, with our national rugby, cricket and soccer teams all taking part in global competitions which will keep many glued to their TV sets.
So it is with best wishes to you all that the Castle Investments team and Archie wish you a happy, peaceful and prosperous 2015.
Funny Business by Rico
Castle Investments wishes all their clients a happy and peaceful festive season (without load shedding), while our contributor, Rico, takes a peak at what investors may be hoping for from Santa.
