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About me - Erik Van Tongerloo

I was born in and now live in Belgium. I discovered Helium in February 2006 and I enjoy writing for this site. I reached a degree of bookkeeper in 1982 and I try to follow all the financial news worldwide.

My hobbies are running, taking pictures and travelling.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Rushing the Christmas season: Reflections on business promotions and personal decorations: 1 of 19
Halloween is just passed and if we walk through the streets we notice the shops are already decorated with Christmas trees and started already to store all kind of Christmas goods. How can you now be in the mood of Christmas if the Halloween parties with pumpkins, ghosts, witches and spooky items are just passed? It is too so... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights What is spirituality?: 4 of 74
The meaning of spirituality will vary from person to person. You can compare it a little bit with the meaning of life. Spirituality is based on the fact that something exist and some people want to relate this to religion. This is not correct; you don't need to belief in God or any other religion for being spiritual. Spiritua... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Pros and cons of being a married couple in the same office: 1 of 18
It looks wonderful when you are married that you can work in the same company. You love each other and being together during working hours seems to be the perfect way to improve your relationship. This is often not true because many couples have difficulties to separate professional work and private problems and can even dest... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Valentine's Day on a budget: How to celebrate without breaking the bank: 1 of 18
Valentine's Day is around the corner and many people tend to believe it is time of spending much money. Every lover will celebrate this popular holiday and to many people, this day need to be an unforgettable day and they believe saving money all year for this "unique day" is a necessity. The words "I love you" and a little a... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Lessons from college students on living frugally: 1 of 18
Going to college is really expensive but it is one of the most important periods in your life. There is no doubt most students need to live frugally to stay out of debt to pay all the expenses they need during this exciting phase of their life. College is important for the future of our students. You may wonder but there are... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership What you need to consider before getting a pet: 5 of 88
There are a lot of things to consider before you get a pet. Sharing your life with an animal has many benefits and can bring much joy to your life. The friendship you and your pet can share is something special and offers you pleasure in your life. Nevertheless getting a pet is totally different than when a newborn baby comes... More..
Business > General Management Qualities of a successful manager: 3 of 52
Becoming a successful manager is not an easy task. It is not only a matter of making the right decisions for your company, but you need to be a good leader. This means that you need to know how to encounter and handle various problems. Knowledge is necessary but more important is a good vision on the future of your company an... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Surprising ways identity thieves can get your personal information: 1 of 17
Identity theft is a big problem nowadays and we need to be aware how people try to get your personal information. It is not only a matter of installing the necessary security software on your computer but you also need to be careful how you handle with certain emails and avoid giving personal and financial information to some... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Investing mistakes to avoid: 1 of 17
Investing is an important issue in today's world and it is important to find a strategy which secures a safe future and allows paying all the necessary bills we can't avoid. A savings account doesn't satisfy to plan for a sufficient income when you reach the age of retirement and even the return is not high enough to save for... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid Dealing with nosebleeds: 1 of 17
It may be a frightening event in your life when you suffer nose bleeding but you don't need to worry because it is often not serious and easy to stop. Nose bleeding can start at every moment of the day and unexpected. Nose bleeds are often not a sign of a disease and some people experience this problem frequently. There are s... More..