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The Most Common Mistake Advisors Make

By Hugh Massie ⋅ November 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

What is the most common mistake that Advisors make? Hugh Massie discusses what he believes is the most common mistake of Advisors – and how this mistake can lead to loss of time, energy, strained relationships and even litigation.

A Process for Building Your Quality Life

By Hugh Massie ⋅ August 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Currently, there is an increasing trend toward people searching to find greater meaning in their lives. Gradually, more and more people are having the courage to do it and not just talk about it. But it can be difficult to understand the steps that need to be taken to find more meaning without a plan, and understanding where you are ‘now’ and what needs to be done to reach your quality life goals.

Will We Live to 150 Years Old?

By Hugh Massie ⋅ August 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Sonia Arrison tells us that living longer lifespans will affect all aspects of society. In her book, 100+ , Arrison acknowledges that doubling one’s lifespan and working years may sound overwhelming, however economists at the University of Chicago have demonstrated that longer lives mean greater wealth.

Off the Court

By Peggy Mengel ⋅ June 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Being an avid sports fan for many years, I have recently become even more intrigued with the “inner game” that allows successful sports icons and teams continue their winning ways. There is much to be learned through the amazing parallels between the sports and business world.

Financial Performance in the New Behavioral Economy White Paper

By Hugh Massie ⋅ January 20, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

The winds of change are moving fast through the modern economy, and this includes the financial services industry. What we are seeing is the emergence of the “New Behavioral Economy” – where the client is king and behavioral finance is in. This means the approach to providing [...]

Global Transition for High Net Worth Individuals

By Hugh Massie ⋅ July 23, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

I have just read KPMG’s Swiss Financial Services Newsletter for August 2008. The newsletter provides very sharp insights into the increasingly complex international needs of high net worth individuals. The outcome is that the consulting team will need to have a greater global outlook and more sophisticated approach to the technical [...]

Should You Be In The Business?

By Hugh Massie ⋅ April 2, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

I have had some interesting discussions in the past week with financial advisors and managers of advisors. With the financial downturn everyone is evaluating where they are at. The big question being asked is: “Should you be in the business?”
My feeling is that over the next 1 to 3 years many [...]

Finding Meaning In Your Life

By Hugh Massie ⋅ September 25, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

For a few years now there has been an increasing trend toward people taking steps to find greater meaning in their life. Gradually, more and more people are having the courage to do it and not just talk about it. This may involve turning their back on what is a well paid [...]

The Impact of Money on Your Family

By Hugh Massie ⋅ July 30, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

What has been the impact of money on your family? This is a big question and one often addressed in a family meeting. Also, it is often asked by your financial advisor in the financial planning discussion.
There will be both positive and negative impacts of money on a family. In many [...]

Review Your Relationship with Money

By Hugh Massie ⋅ July 23, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Recently, I have had a great experience in reading a book called “The Energy of Money” by Maria Nemeth. I would thoroughly recommend this book to any person who is interested in better understanding their relationship to money. After all, this is what I have been advocating very strongly in my [...]

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