Personal Finance
If you could leave right now for a new life, would you do it? Most people say they would jump at the opportunity but don’t mean it. But if you are serious, there are several countries and American cities that will pay you $10,000 or more just to move there. Remote Scottish Isles Do you […]
Responding to consumer preferences for larger, roomier vehicles, car makers substantially increased production of SUVs over the past decade. Signs are now beginning to appear that the market is saturated and this bodes well for consumers. Too many cars and not enough buyers could lead to a price war at dealerships looking to unload inventory. […]
Thinking about college, career school or graduate school? If so, there is a lot to consider when it comes to getting ready for college, including how to secure financial aid. College financial aid helps students and their families by covering higher education expenses, such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and […]
Job creation in cities and relative economic prosperity will increase significantly in the next decade, according to McKinsey, the respected management consulting firm. Meanwhile, already struggling rural workers will only lose more jobs, especially as automation rises. Susan Lund, a spokesperson for McKinsey, attested to the gravity of employment disparity between cities and rural areas […]
There are many things that scares beginners away from investing — inexperience, intimidation, and ignorance of the financial market system. However, we all have a first experience when attempting something new. Even the most legendary stock market investor had a first-time investing experience. It helps to have a mentor, but the most practical approach for […]
Until recently, Google collected a plethora of your personal private data for targeted advertisements, all done largely without your knowledge. Google now offers you ways to limit how it uses your data. Of course, you are free to fine tune your settings to meet your particular needs, but the recently disclosed privacy preferences go a […]
The world’s demand for cars will decrease by 3% this year in a phenomenon analysts are calling “peak car.” More than half of millennials say that owning a vehicle is not worth the expense or maintenance responsibilities. While the overall demand for cars is slowly declining, the demand for pricey pickup trucks has only been […]
Have you ever imagined leaving the rat race behind and living the life of an expatriate in Italy? Many people do. Italy’s population of 61 million includes about 5 million expatriates. Although Italy has a stressed and contracting economy, tourism is a cash cow industry. More than 76 million foreigners visit Italy annually. Now, numerous Italian […]
In the United States, the average person spends about $160 on a wedding gift. In Japan, however, gift-giving can be an extremely involved, ceremonial and traditional process. It gets obscenely expensive, too. Like specialty, artisanal fruits. They are given as luxury items in Japan. In addition, local businesses aggressively bid on specialty fruits for bragging […]
Natural disasters such as floods can cause devastating damage to homes and properties. While standard homeowners insurance policies cover various perils, they usually exclude coverage for flood-related losses. To safeguard your property and financial well-being, it’s essential to understand the importance of flood insurance and the steps involved in purchasing it. In this blog post, […]
