When a loved one passes away, it can be a very sad and difficult time for the rest of the family. This can be made harder by the fact that there is often a huge amount to sort out in terms of the decedent's estate, which is often left to […]
Economy
The Richest Countries in The World in 2013
Countries are said to be rich if people living there are earning enough so they can support themselves. Following are the names of top 10 richest countries in the world. These countries are on the top of GDP per capita recorded according to data gathered in 2012. GDP value is […]
Introduction To Forex Trading
Forex trading-also known as FX trading-refers to purchases and sales of international currencies as diverse as Euro, Japanese Yen, US Dollar, Canadian Dollar and Great Britain’s Pound Sterling. In FX lingo, these currencies bear the respective acronyms of EUR, JPY, USD, CAD and GBP. Over the last several years, FX […]
Federal Regulations that Govern Your Banking & Finance Decisions
Banking & Finance Banking and Finance is a dynamic area and one of the most critical ones. The very existence of a powerful national economy depends on its finance and banking structure being robust and stable. An economy that isn't capable of surviving in the wake of dire circumstances is […]
Career Considerations for Non-College Graduates
Times are more challenging nowadays, and this goes for people of all backgrounds and educational attainments. I am a university graduate myself, and I still cling to my current gigs because the pickings are still relatively slim. Two of my brothers dropped out of college years ago, given that the […]
Why Private Student Loans Are Becoming More Competitive
The complicated and potentially dangerous world of student loans is one into which many of us have to dive. Paying for a college education out-of-pocket is simple not plausible for most people, so they need additional income to be able to make the leap. Most people prefer to stick with […]
Student Housing: Know Your Rights
Most students will be renting a place for the first time when they go off to college or university. But many are hazy about what their legal rights and responsibilities are - which gives shoddy landlords the green light to take advantage of them. Read on to find out what […]
How Gold Affects The Economy
Many people look at the news. When it comes to the business section and the price of gold, they do not really give it a second thought. With the high price of gold today, a lot of people do not own a lot of jewellery if any, and certainly do […]
What Is a Term Deposit?
A term deposit offers safety and security to individuals who have a certain amount of money saved and would like to earn steady interest without being subject to the vagaries of the financial market. The money is placed in an account with a financial institution (usually a credit union, building […]
What Employers Should Know About Disputes
As an employer, either as a business owner or a professional in a managerial capacity with folks working under you, you should know the reality of working with other people. There will always be some disputes. Ideally it would have been nice if life went through its motions, ups and […]
Educating Your Children About Money
You teach your children to cross the road, ride a bike and even give them advice about their choice of partner; but one of the most important parts of their lives is often ignored by parents. Teaching your children about money should be a fundamental part of their growing up […]
How to Safely Manage a Clothing Account
If managed correctly, a clothing account can be very helpful. Who doesn't love the idea of shopping for clothes even when you don't have money? However, as with all forms of credit, a clothing account can have its dark side. Here are some tips to manage your account responsibly, while still […]