Babylon was not rich in natural resources. No forests and mines, very poor rainfall and not located near any natural trading route. Babylon only had fertile soil and the Euphrates river. All other resources were man made. The people from Babylon diverted water from the river via dams and irrigation channels. Babylon became one of …
The Richest man in Babylon
Arkad was widely known for his wealth, but he was also known for his generosity and kindness. Bansir, Kobbi and all their gathered friends asked him why he is so rich while they are barely scaping by. He was once their equal. They went to the same schools, played the same games and learned from …
Wealth
There is a huge difference between being rich and being wealthy. A rich person may earn a high salary, live in a mansion, drive an expensive car, have extravagant holidays... But what happens when they can no longer work? Being rich is about earning a high income (more than what you need) at a given …
Personal finance basics
They say our country is in recession, which basically means the economy is shrinking for the second quarter in a row. With all the credit rating downgrades and political turmoil it may be a good idea to reassess our financial situation. I am not a financial adviser, but here are the things I believe we …
Making it Work 