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Betty Lam

Oct 19, 20256 min read

An NT$8 Million Estate Tax Bill: A Thought-Provoking Case on Inheritance for Taiwan's High-Net-Worth Families

A Thought-Provoking Real-Life Case Not long ago, a 97-year-old man in Taiwan passed away peacefully, leaving nearly NT$100 million in assets to his five grandchildren. I once asked one of the beneficiaries, a friend of mine, "What prompted your grandfather to create a will? It's not very common in traditional Taiwanese families." His answer was revealing: "My grandfather said that after one of his sons passed away prematurely, he witnessed the troubling inheritance disputes t

Betty Lam

Sep 5, 20241 min read

The Purpose of Annuities: Securing Financial Stability in Retirement

In yesterday’s lecture, my teacher explained the concept of #annuities . Let’s illustrate it with the following scenario: Client A: The returns on annuities are so low, why should I buy one? (For the record: Everyone has different investment and risk management strategies, so there is no absolute good or bad, only what is suitable.) It’s true that the returns on annuities are very low. However, the purpose of an annuity is not to generate high returns. If you’re looking for

Betty Lam

Jul 8, 20243 min read

'Sympathy' in the Economic Studies

Book: Principles of Economics Author: Alfred Marshall What I wanna talk about today is the most crucial aspect in the economic studies: the class sympathy towards our fellow human beings. The factors influencing this specific aspect are worth contemplating. There is no doubt that these factors not only relate to economics but also apply to our daily lives. 1)'This class sympathy is, for instance, strongly developed by inquiries, which are becoming every day more urgent, of th

Betty Lam

May 25, 20231 min read

An Elementary Brief_Management Ep2

It's all about TRUST Continuing from my previous article on the mission and vision of top executives, as well as the gap between their...

Betty Lam

May 24, 20231 min read

An Elementary Brief_Management Ep1

Management is a complex field that combines theory with practical application. While I may need to gain extensive experience to delve...

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I launched Betty's LifeStyle with the intention of providing readers with a window into my thoughts and personal journey. While I may sometimes struggle with motivation, I am committed to putting forth my best effort. My goal is to share valuable insights and experiences with you. Please bear with me as I work on improving and delivering content that you'll find enjoyable. Thank you for your patience and support!

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