Tony Abbott’s election as the new Australian Prime Minister in September comes as the 13th biggest economy enters its 22nd consecutive year of growth. The defeated Labor Government, with the help of the Reserve Bank of Australia, diverted the economy from succumbing to the global financial crisis in their six years of power. This is…
Five years ago, George W Bush gathered the leaders of the largest rich and developing countries in Washington for the first summit of the G20. In the face of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the leaders promised not to repeat that era’s descent into economic isolationism, proclaiming their commitment to an open…
Are you thinking of starting up a small business in Kansas? If so, you are not alone. In 2012, over 15,000 new businesses opened their doors in the state – 1,500 more than in 2011. Even more encouraging, that number is far more than the 13,354 businesses that were formed in 2007 before the Great…
Credit card experts debunk common misconceptions about credit scores. ST. LOUIS — Three numbers can affect everything from securing a mortgage or loan to how much interest you’ll pay when you’re approved for a house. And while they’re just three numbers — that typically range from 300 (very bad) to 850 (very good) — there’s…
Commercial real estate investing is like wanting to date someone who is way out of your league. She’s smart, beautiful, and funny; she has everything you’re looking for, but you just don’t quite have what it takes to get her. You need help. Maybe you get a makeover, or your friend coaches you on how to talk…
Let’s get this straight: No matter what Apple announces Tuesday, if you’ve bought Apple devices before, you’re going to buy this one, too. That choir of the converted, though, isn’t enough for Apple anymore. As Business Insider’s Jay Yarow points out, Apple’s iPad sales have been consistently falling for several quarters, and growth has been slowing for years….
WASHINGTON — JPMorgan Chase & Co. has agreed to pay a $100 million penalty and admitted that its traders acted “recklessly” during a series of London trades that ultimately cost the bank $6 billion. The settlement announced Wednesday by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission comes less than a month after JPMorgan (JPM), the nation’s largest…
Did you know that people who participate or engage in LinkedIn Group discussions get an average of four times as many profile views? LinkedIn Groups allow you to connect with thousands, even hundreds of thousands of people. Many more than you could connect with via your first-level connections. Using LinkedIn Groups for Sales Success There…
Penny stocks are a great way to make money in our current uncertain economic situation. To be successful, it does take quite a bit of research, knowledge and investment experience though. Most importantly, penny stock traders need to know how to avoid the scams. Listed below are a few great ways to avoid common penny…
People who decide to invest in land can make a lot of profit. Though, many of us may know that it is among the most complicated types of investment. It is possible to double or triple your investment if you really understand this kind of investment.You need to be familiar with all the details regarding…
