Today the stock market is an integral part of our economy, and it is hard to imagine a time when it didn’t exist. That time was over 300 years ago. But, towards the end of the 17th century, when trading started in Jonathan’s Coffee House, situated near the Exchange Alley in the city of London,...
Although positive news about the economy is beginning to become more prevalent, many people feel that the United States economy remains mired in the doldrums. Government debt continues to expand, housing values continue dropping, energy prices remain volatile and people are waiting for the proverbial next shoe to drop. Three fundamental problems are facing the...
Blogging has become incredibly competitive and lucrative, so there’s no better time to increase your portfolio of knowledge and skills. Go ahead and put the dictionary back in your storage facility in Columbia, MO. Committing the following five words to memory should help any blogger to evolve: Niche—A niche is basically a micro-community. Every subject...
Have you ever taken the time to add up the regular purchases you make each workday? All those little items — your morning coffee, lunch from the caf or the trendy takeout around the corner, an afternoon trip to the nearest vending machine for a snack, a soda for your ride home add up fast....
Driving a car that has a value less than what you owe on it can be very frustrating. It may feel like you will never get out of debt. The best option is to be on time with your vehicle loan. If your budget is getting tight and paying that car loan is getting difficult,...
In today’s world, debt collection companies are riding a thin line between legitimate collection practices and predatory collection techniques. Social media has become the newest way for debt collection companies to locate and communicate with consumers. This new phenomenon has left many industry insiders unclear as to the legality of the practices. Invading people’s privacy...
For the forty-somethings out there, you’ll probably remember (especially if you live in the UK) quite a few things which your granny or granddad taught you which you don’t have the time or inclination to do nowadays. Stay with us while we have a stroll through some of these things and discuss if what Granny...
A country’s coins reflect its history and its changing images through decades, centuries and sometimes millennia. Enduring national emblems, often birds or animals, have been modified over many years to promote the ideology of various rulers. Below, TravelSupermarket looks at 10 of the most beautiful coins from around the world: Rupee – India India is...
I’m sure we’re all familiar with the ancient barter trade of times gone by. However, did you know there used to be a very real old currency that was used in trades? Sure it wasn’t the paper and plastic that we have today, but then again with contemporary problems in place with the world economy,...
Buying your first house is a step that many of us look forward to for years. That moment when you have the keys in your hand to your own home is considered one of the best moments in life. It’s important however that when you are looking for your dream home, and when you’ve found...