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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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Jobs & Careers > Employers How to motivate employees without spending money: 1 of 16
People spend most of their time at work to earn money and they expect happiness during their job. Money may be important but it is certainly not the only motivation factor to make employees happy. Money is a short-time motivator because a manager can give a raise of their salary and probably your employees will be happy but ... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to stick to a savings plan: 1 of 16
Saving money is essential for short and long time goals but many people struggle to stick to a savings plan. Making saving to a habit is necessary if you want to succeed but it is easier said than done. We all have daily expenses we can't avoid and it is often difficult to maintain a certain saving habit if you struggle to p... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt The possible downsides of taking out loans and borrowing: 1 of 16
Taking out loans and borrowing money looks wonderful if you consider buying something you really want and you don't have enough money in your savings account and your investment portfolio doesn't satisfy to provide enough cash for your desired purchase. There are situations where out loans can help you in your further life b... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Walking vs. running for fitness: 1 of 16
Walking and running are both excellent exercises for fitness. Running and walking have many health benefits but it is important to consult your doctor before you start running. Running is an intensive sport and may possibly be a wrong choice if you suffer certain diseases. For example some health problems such as heart disea... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best cities to visit in Europe: 2 of 31
Europe is a continent offering cities with important architectural buildings and beautiful landscapes. The best cities to visit in this continent depend on the interest of the traveler. Some visitors may want to discover the cities with the most famous, historical and important buildings in Europe and others search the best ... More..
Business > General Management Successful management skills: 2 of 31
Good management is necessary to keep a business running. A high degree in management or business degree is not enough to be successful; a manager needs to have successful management skills which contains more than knowledge and nobody can have the essential skills when he/she start a management career. Nobody is born as a su... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Desperate singles: Going too far in the quest for coupledom: 2 of 31
The old cliche people get married and have children is often the main reason why desperate singles are going too far in the quest of coupledom. Many parents want to teach their children certain values and morals in life and possible they give the impression a married life is a necessity for a happy life. This is certainly no... More..
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence The hazards of smoking: 1 of 15
Many people started smoking before they are adult and are addicted when they realize the hazards of smoking. Smoking is an unhealthy habit and addictive and can be considered as the greatest risk factor for many diseases. There is no good reason to start smoking but one you've tried it can be really difficult to stop smoking... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Ten tips for parents to help their children avoid teen pregnancy: 1 of 15
If you want to help your children avoiding teen pregnancy it is best you remember the time you were also a teenager and think about the things you did during that time and if there was something important you didn't realize. Times are changed now and Internet, television and other media influences the behavior of our childre... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Have celebrity baby names set a baby naming trend?: 1 of 15
Celebrity baby names have always set a baby naming trend. There is nothing wrong with this trend if the name is appropriate. Important news in the media has always an effect to people and it is not different when people are searching for a name for their child. For example when Princess Diana married with Charles there was a... More..