The increasing possibility of a no-deal Brexit is causing much angst among British nationals living in France. Kalba Meadows from the campaign group Remain in France Together (RIFT) runs through some personal matters you might want to take care of before Brexit Day. 1. Think about moving money If you have bank accounts, savings or investments in the UK, consider moving them to France now. Sterling may drop suddenly in the case of a no deal exit; there may also be temporary problems moving money in and out of the EU. 2. Try to have a financial backstop 3. Consider your personal pension If you have a personal pension in the UK (this doesn’t apply to state or public service/occupational pensions) and have not yet retired, think about getting advice about how to deal with this and cashing it in if you’re old enough, or moving it. There may be issues with the rights of UK insurers/financial services providers to operate in the EU without having a formal … [Read more...] about Preparing for a no-deal Brexit: The personal matters you should take care of
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5 (very) personal things Gisele Bundchen reveals in her new book
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Kevin Slane Boston.com October 02, 2018 She may be one of the most successful supermodels in the world, but growing up, Gisele Bundchen was teased for her appearance.According to her new book, “Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life” (Avery), Bundchen was “a foot taller” than everyone else in her grade when she was 12 or 13, including the boys, and rarely got asked to slow dance at parties. She got called a variety of hurtful nicknames, including “Olly,” in reference to Olive Oyl, the wisp-thin character from “Popeye.”“I remember once walking into my classroom and seeing a poster that featured a drawing of a skeleton and underneath it someone had written, ‘Has anybody seen Olly?’” Bundchen wrote in her memoir, out Tuesday. “I felt humiliated.” Advertisement In … [Read more...] about 5 (very) personal things Gisele Bundchen reveals in her new book
I used to be a Hollywood personal assistant — and the job isn’t nearly as glamorous as you might think
Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff used to work as a personal assistant to Hollywood’s rich and famous. He put up with the idiosyncrasies of his bosses to move up in the business. In this particular instance, that meant dealing with his boss’s drama, even in the middle of family emergencies. His boss, the actress, will be referred to as EFA (extremely famous actress.) The following is excerpted from “Where’s My F*cking Latte? (and Other Stories About being an Assistant in Hollywood” © 2007 by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff. I was the fifth assistant my boss the EFA (extremely famous actress) ever had. The very first one she hired must have been some kind of saint/miracle worker because everything I ever did was held up to comparison. To make things worse, my boss was still close to the first assistant, now a successful talent manager, who called on occasion and spoke very condescendingly to me about how things should be done. Because of my dreams of moving up to … [Read more...] about I used to be a Hollywood personal assistant — and the job isn’t nearly as glamorous as you might think
Craft Your Personal Brand by Embracing Your Weirdness
Showing who you really on will lead to a deeper connection with your customers. Gemma Went Published 1:07 pm CDT, Monday, October 1, 2018 Photo: Kevin Mazur | Getty Images Photo: Kevin Mazur | Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: Kevin Mazur | Getty Images Craft Your Personal Brand by Embracing Your Weirdness 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Many of us are taught early in life that fitting in will keep us safe. While being unremarkable might keep us below the firing line in the schoolyard, it doesn't usually lead to happiness or success. Related: Stop Trying to Pretend That You're Perfect Think for a second about entrepreneurs or brands that stand out. If I ask you to list the brands that come to … [Read more...] about Craft Your Personal Brand by Embracing Your Weirdness
Trump makes vague threat to unnamed Democratic senator: while defending Kavanaugh: ‘I’ve seen that person in very, very bad situations’
President Donald Trump issued a vague threat to an unnamed Democratic senator during a Monday press conference, saying he had “seen that person in very bad situations.” Trump was questioning Senate Judiciary Committee members’ interest in Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s drinking habits while probing decades-old sexual misconduct allegations. When pressed to clarify his comment, Trump refused, joking he would “save it for a book like everybody else.” President Donald Trump issued a vague threat to an unnamed Democratic senator during a Monday press conference while defending scrutiny of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s drinking habits. Trump was fielding questions from reporters about an FBI investigation into sexual misconduct allegations when he said he supported Kavanaugh being interviewed. But he cast doubt on Senate Democrats’ apparent interest in the judge’s drinking habits in high school and college. … [Read more...] about Trump makes vague threat to unnamed Democratic senator: while defending Kavanaugh: ‘I’ve seen that person in very, very bad situations’