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BRICS and non-BRICS nations are lining up to escape the dollar hegemony. The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) are among the world’s largest economies. They have been exploring the possibility of launching a new currency to challenge the dominance of the US dollar in international trade. The BRICS ran a trade surplus, […]
The United States has long been considered the land of opportunity, where hard work is supposed to lead to financial success. However, in recent decades, the wages of American workers have stagnated, even as productivity has continued to increase. This phenomenon, known as wage stagnation, is a severe issue that affects millions of people in […]
In recent years, there has been an unprecedented expansion of the global middle class. According to the World Bank, between 1990 and 2015, the percentage of people living in extreme poverty fell from 36% to 10%, and the global middle class grew from 1.8 billion to 3.2 billion. This expansion has been driven by economic […]
Filing Your Taxes in 2022 might be more complicated due to advanced child tax credit, stimulus check, and covid-19 pandemic economic relief measures. Taxpayers can begin filing their taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) starting January 24 through April 18. The IRS has not said anything about extending the deadline. Continue reading to […]
A series of interest rate hikes coming this year, said the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The federal funds rate or benchmark rate is currently at a range of 0% to 0.25%. This year, it can go up as high […]
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Unlike traditional corporations that value those who work for them as human resources, the gig economy has humans who serve as middlemen between them and their clients. The gig economy, which consists of a collection of applications aka the “App,”...
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Too many low- and moderate-income individuals don’t have bank accounts. The scarcity of blue-collar jobs impedes the low- and moderate-income individuals to move up to the middle class. Lousy credit scores make most of the financial transactions the low- and...
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Are you part of the middle-class? Most of us think they are; now, you can confirm your status. Let’s be honest climbing the socioeconomic ladder, and staying there has not been easy. Rising rents, education, and healthcare are parts of...
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From Dot-com to U.S. Housing to Chinese Real Estate, there have been about nine notable global asset bubbles since the Great Depression. The most recent was...
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Biggest Financial Crimes: Washington Mutual Financial Scandal Washington Mutual, once the largest savings and loan association in the United States, became infamous for its dramatic collapse...
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As of mid-2024, the housing market continues to navigate a complex landscape shaped by fluctuating interest rates, varying home prices, and evolving buyer behavior. Understanding the...
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The Initial Public Offering (IPO) market is a significant barometer for economic health and investor sentiment. As we approach the end of 2023, a reflective analysis...
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2024 IPO Draft Class: Ranking the Top Prospects Following the pattern of last year’s tumultuous market conditions, the 2024 IPO landscape presents a mix of familiar...
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Due to their boredom, long-term, low-cost, and passive investing strategies have lost ground to more speculative asset classes. This article aims to make a case for...
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Yes, Bitcoin is a financial asset, but it’s not ready yet to be inside your 401(k), 403(b), and Traditional IRAs. If you know me, then you...
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Cash Management for Growing Businesses: Navigating the Waters of Growth and Liquidity In the early stages, startups often focus on deploying significant capital with minimal immediate...
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Biggest Financial Crimes: Adelphia Adelphia Communications Corporation, once a titan in the cable industry, became synonymous with corporate fraud in the early 2000s. This article delves...
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From Dot-com to U.S. Housing to Chinese Real Estate, there have been about nine notable...
Biggest Financial Crimes: Washington Mutual Financial Scandal Washington Mutual, once the largest savings and loan...
As of mid-2024, the housing market continues to navigate a complex landscape shaped by fluctuating...