The FIFA 2014 World Cup is in full swing and millions of people across the world are being entertained by the excellent football matches being played. I enjoy watching competitive sport, and have been fascinated by the dominance of smaller football nations over their more established counterparts.

The brilliance of star strikers from teams such as Spain and Portugal has been dulled by the exploits of the not-so-favourite sides like Costa Rica and Chile. I observed that it was often very difficult for the top teams to get the better of a band of players who were performing together like a well-oiled machine.

As I marvelled at this showcase of sporting teamwork, I reflected that we all could benefit from the help of others when we are trying to accomplish our goals. Instead of attempting to advance solely by ourselves, it might be useful to get the assistance of a supportive team in order to achieve our objectives.

Just like a football squad which is made up of players with different responsibilities, you might need to assemble a group of friends and professionals who can help you in various ways to further your goals. Let’s look at some of the possible members who might comprise your personal finance team. Continue reading Money Musings: The Power of Teamwork →