Money laundering is a huge industry, one that may equal anywhere from 2 to 5 percent of the world GDP, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Translated into current U.S. dollars, that’s somewhere between $800 billion and $2 trillion. Those are staggering figures in and […]
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Best Places to Travel in the World – Europe
Europe’s increasingly overshadowed as a holiday destination by countries with more tropical climates – but the Old World is still one of the best places to travel in the world. Wow, when did the competition get so fierce? All of a sudden Europe seems a little outdated when you’re trying […]
How to Avoid the Student Loan Trap in 3 Simple Steps
If there is one economic issue that remains perennially controversial in modern society, it is the cost of tuition and steadily the rising level of student debt. According to recent statistics, student loan debt rose by a staggering £12.6 billion last year, which represented an increase of 17% year-on-year. This […]
Essential Recycling Facts
Recycling and re-using are not new concepts - in fact, our ancestors knew how to recycle much better than we do. During wartime, old metal was melted and made into weaponry; old clothing was used for making quilts; historical evidence even indicates that citizens of the Byzantine era used recycled […]
Getting Rid of Excess Debt in 2016
If you're a working adult in America, chances are you have more debt to your name than you would prefer. That debt may come in the form of student loans, credit cards, mortgages, car loans and more. Whichever it is, chances are you're dealing with at least one of these […]
The Top 5 Benefits of London's New Crossrail Station
Construction and development plays a huge role in the evolution of society, particularly in developed economies such as the U.S. and throughout Europe. This is central to the advancement of us as individuals too, as fixed structures provide a foundation on which we can build our lives and make the […]
Agility and Speed are Vital For Manufacturing
Agility and speed are the new stats manufacturing companies have to focus on in today’s connected world. Instead of relying on legacy programs that are painfully outdated, the introduction and adaptation of cloud computing systems has brought about a degree of speed and precision heretofore unseen in the industry. While […]
London Construction at Highest Rate Since Recession
When the financial crisis hit in 2008, it affected a lot of businesses. One, however, that felt the impact a lot was the construction industry. Almost overnight, cranes that had been working away the day before were stopped. Now, seven years on, the construction industry in London is booming again. […]
Students of Australia Take to MBAs En Masse
According to the statistics, the number of MBA aspirants has grown by leaps and bounds to a whopping 42% in just a matter of two years in Australia. The growth has been led by a gigantic expansion policy followed by a private provider based in Adelaide. This is noteworthy as […]
Market Crashes Haven’t Slowed down These Corporations
I chose these three companies primarily on the basis of their growth, and I made a step forward and included one Chinese social network. Why? First, China is the most populated country in the world, with the GDP growth rate of their economy averaged at 6.8%. This is definitely not […]
Things to Consider after Having a Car Accident
Car accidents are a nightmare, especially when they cause significant injury. Road accidents are quite common, with approximately 1.2 million people losing their lives from car crashes every year worldwide. What’s even more staggering is that a staggering 50 million people are left disabled or injured every year from road […]
How to Choose a Reputable Pest Management Company
For every one of the almost seven billion humans on the earth, there are approximately 200 million bugs. Considering the staggering number of creepy crawlies in the world, it's no wonder that people occasionally find themselves at odds with unwanted many-legged invaders. A pest infestation can be an emotionally wrenching […]