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April 2014

Ways to improve the credit score

Credit ratings for the basis of an individual’s financial credibility. Hence it is of great importance that one understands what […]

Get the tax benefits on the donations you make

Donating funds to charitable trusts are under tax deduction which can reduce one’s tax bill. There are many ways through […]

The 10 best countries for business

Up-and-coming Canada vaults ahead in this annual list of the world’s most business-friendly nations. But did it best the US? […]

The Economic Cost of Brazil’s Spending Spree

By Mark Mobius, Franklin Templeton Blog, Brazil has been on a spending spree during the past few years, which, unfortunately, […]

Uncovering Opportunities in Emerging Markets

By Mark Kiesel, Pimco, Emerging markets have underperformed expectations, but the longer-term secular outlook remains constructive for many regions. Highly […]

How Much Does It Cost to Own a Chain Franchise?

McDonald’s To become a McDonald’s franchisee, you’ll need to start with $750,000 of non-borrowed personal resources. Burger King To purchase […]

Are we turning Japanese?

After the Great Crisis and Recession of 2008 there were a lot of economic and market commentators arguing that the […]

Liv-ex 100 – does it reflect the market?

Liv-ex comes from London International Vintners Exchange, and it was established in 1999. The exchange offers a secure marketplace for […]

Apple Tops List of World’s Most Valuable Brands

By Douglas A. McIntyre February 18, 2014 6:18 am EDT Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) sat atop a new list of the […]

When Homeowners Are Better Off Than Renters

Homebuying has earned a bad rap in recent years: The subprime mortgage crisis and ensuing economic meltdown left many homeowners […]