http://www.richmondway.co.uk John Richmond's musings on insurance, financial planning, and life in general Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:57:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's common to complain about the necessity of buying food and groceries, but according to reports, things are going to get tougher. Food prices have already been rising through the year, not least due to increased demand from China and India. However, severe weather conditions over the summer have badly affected food ... http://www.richmondway.co.uk/2007/08/29/food-prices-threaten-christmas/ Okay, I'll finish with one more tonight... Budgeting. Book keeping. Accounts. For a business, they are essential, but many householders overlook this issue too easily - until it bites them in the face and they have to count every penny today, because they forgot to count every pound yesterday. Here's the bottom ... http://www.richmondway.co.uk/2007/06/19/simple-budgeting-help/ Debt, financial planning, book-keeping, savings...these are the sort of things that make people yawn. Some may think it's with good reason, as these aren't inherently interesting subjects. That's not the point, though. These are inherently important subjects. Like paying the bills. It's not an exciting subject. But if people made simple changes to ... http://www.richmondway.co.uk/2007/06/19/how-to-save-40-on-your-energy-bill/ (the insurance company, not alcoholics recovery group) :) The AA Insurance company has been around since 1905. Back then it was just a group of motoring enthusiast that grouped together to help each other avoid speed traps (oh, yes, even back then the police were setting up speed traps). ... http://www.richmondway.co.uk/2007/06/19/a-little-background-on-the-aa/ Motorbike insurance – What to Get and Why Motorbike insurance is not only a smart decision to make, but it’s the law in most countries. How much coverage to get and what kind of coverage it should be often depends on the individual, the motorbike, and the finances that are ... http://www.richmondway.co.uk/2007/06/19/more-on-motorbike-insurance/ Getting Quotes For Motorbike Insurance If you are a motorbike lover, make sure you invest in motorbike insurance that will cover yourself and your machine before hitting the road – figuratively speaking of course. Don’t settle for just any motorbike insurance. Make a list of questions and needs that you have ... http://www.richmondway.co.uk/2007/06/19/tips-on-getting-the-right-motorbike-insurance/ I'm John Richmond, and I've worked in the financial services sector for over 18 years, working for companies such as Prudential, London & Manchester, and Standard Life. I started as a "financial advisor" which basically meant insurance salesman, and worked my way from sales into administration. The biggest surprise for me ... http://www.richmondway.co.uk/2007/06/19/welcome-to-richmond-way/