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How To Streamline Your Finances in 5 Steps

Even if you have set a budget for yourself, it can be easy to come up short each month. If you’ve been struggling to make ends meet for a few months, you have probably already started making changes. You may have started cooking meals at home, or stopped getting that second pre-work coffee. While trimming…

How does a Self-Directed 401(k) Work?

Basics of Self-Directed 401(k)A 401(k) is a savings plan offered by employer wherein employees have the option to invest part of their earnings for retirement benefits. Some employers also make a corresponding matching contribution in the 401(k) plan. A traditional 401(k) offers a limited menu of investment options and in most case it is limited…

Thai economy beats growth forecast for Q2

Thailand’s economy has expanded around 3.3 percent in the second quarter, smashing forecasts which had puts growth at 1.7 percent. The figure was released by the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) reflects measures taken by the government to boost the economy following last year’s flood and slow growth. Year-on-year growth has been of…

Brazil launches $66bn stimulus package

Although the world’s second largest emerging economy has provided investors with plenty of opportunities over the last few years, growth last year plummeted partly as a result of the country’s inadequate infrastructure. In order to address investors concerns, the Brazilian government yesterday announced a massive $65.6bn investment in its transport infrastructure over the course of…

How to increase the value of your home with DIY upgrades

This May, it was reported that home prices jumped another 2.2 percent. Some industry experts are saying the housing market recovery is finally underway. By making do-it-yourself (DIY) upgrades to your home, you can increase the value of your home and take advantage of the recovering real estate market.Mistakes you shouldn’t makeBefore getting into what you…

German economy makes sluggish gains

Figures released this morning show that the German economy, which has held together the chaotic eurozone during the last few years of financial strife, has grown just 0.3 percent over the last quarter. Fuelled by domestic consumption and relatively strong exports, the rate is less than the 0.5 percent of the previous quarter, but more…