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Food for Thought. Thoughtful debate and insightful observations/ commentary on actions/events in financial markets, investments, societies, and governments around the world that impact our lives. Also Oxstone Team’s Global Investment Commentary and Best Investment Ideas.

The Future of Banking

In the 21st century, industries are changing faster than ever before. Old methods of communication are quickly being replaced by […]

5 Major Countries With The Worst Health Care

Which major countries are the worst at health care? And how does the U.S. stack up? In 2000, the World […]

The Elements of Value

  Eric Almquist John Senior Nicolas Bloch When customers evaluate a product or service, they weigh its perceived value against […]

This guy quit a comfortable job to travel the world — here’s how he makes a living on the road

Gareth Leonard was not fulfilled with his office job and knew he never would be. At 25, he walked away […]

London Property Market Feels the Pressure

While there are signs that the National UK housing market hasn’t lost too much steam during August and the early […]

Why Is China Building A New City In Georgia?

  It was a patch of modern urban China transplanted upon the Georgian countryside. Rolling, verdant hills abruptly gave way […]

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates Agree – This Factor Was Most Important for their Success

By Dan Dzombak, Motley Fool, This 1 trait is key to all outsize success. Warren Buffett Bill Gates Most Important […]

Making Sense of Low Volatility Investing

By Feifei Li, Research Affiliates, 1/31/13 Robert A. Haugen, who passed away this month, found that stocks with lower price […]

Can brick and mortar be a reliable option for your retirement?

In the last 10 years or so, brick and mortar has rendered incredible returns for people, thus motivating them to […]

Big U.S. brokerages chase the rich in departure from retail roots

By Olivia Oran and Elizabeth Dilts | NEW YORK Big U.S. brokerages are redefining the term “wealthy” in their pursuit […]