Last year, 2020, we witnessed many key developments in the SaaS industry. Excitement has been high owing to the introduction of newer technology in SaaS. These include even more powerful AI, machine learning, and the much anticipated 5G experience. Global SaaS trends indicate that in 2021 and beyond, we will witness a great increase in […]
Read the full story »The most expensive shoe brands of CURRENT_YEAR is a tricky list. Although hands down these are the royalty in shoes, unsurprisingly many of which are from the leading luxury brands in the world, the list can be arbitrary given that each year, a fashion house will release a pricey pair that tries to outdo the […]
I’m always surprised by how exhausted I can get after a long day at work. After all, I usually don’t do much more than sit in front of my computer and make a few phone calls. I’m certainly not doing anything terribly physically exerting—you’d think I’d be full of energy by the end of a […]
Stay on schedule by working backwards and applying these techniques, and you’ll unlock the key to how not to be late. We all hate latecomers. In the same breath that we should not come in late whether at work or social event. Being on time means you value other people’s time. But when a lot […]
The solitaire diamond engagement ring evokes timeless elegance, but designer jewelry houses have cooked up more trends this year that elevate these rings to a new level. A combination of novel prone settings, air of sensuality, and contrasting colors, among others, set the benchmark for the most beautiful engagement rings today. In our case, we […]
What is the most expensive pet in the world? You may be surprised to know that the record is held by a Kentucky Derby bred horse named The Green Monkey that sold for a whopping $16 million back in 2006. A distant second is a bunch of fast pigeons that’ll easily set you back about […]
When I think of going out for a night on the town with my friends I can easily imagine myself spending tons of money on fruity drinks and delectable hors d’oeuvres. It’s fairly easy to budget what I can spend per outing on these things. Over the years, however, I’ve found that one thing I […]
Have you ever had to give a presentation or a talk that you knew could make or break your career with your company? It’s a lot of pressure, and many Americans are horrible public speakers. Even worse, it seems that there is always at least one co-worker in your office who has mastered the art […]
Going out on a budget can be hard work. There are so many ways to spend more money, and it’s so easy to splurge, that it can be tiring and time-consuming trying to combat all those little expenses that drag down your cash. That’s why sometimes it’s nice to have easy, clear-cut choices about ways […]
Internships are becoming more popular as ways for students and young adults to enter the workforce. Some people look for internships to help them refine skills and build a resume within a certain field, while others spend years trying out different internships to learn more about themselves and their career interests. Whatever your motives are […]
If you’re among those who contributed to the $59.1-billion estimated sales during last year’s Black Friday or you just love shopping for discounts, there’s an easy way to calculate sales prices without the calculator. Don’t worry, you need not be a math wizard, just four simple tricks will do.
Like most of us, I aim to save money where I can. One issue that always trips up my savings plans is going out with friends. Of course I have trouble saying no, since they are my friends, but sometimes I really need to get under my weekly budget. What’s a girl to do? One […]
PayPal is an impressive service that more and more shoppers and retailers are using for online transactions. For readers new to PayPal altogether, it’s a service used to send transactions over the internet. It can be used by friends and family to send quick cash to one another, or by online shoppers and companies selling […]
Whether you are going out on the job market for the first time as a recent college graduate or an unemployed individual halfway through your career you’ll know how difficult it is to get ahead in the arms-race that is getting a job these days. Many people are taking some extreme measures to improve their […]
Sports are the world’s favorite pastime. They’re fun to watch and fun to participate in: especially when the stakes are high. Stakes are at their highest when it comes to the world’s most expensive sports because at any given moment thousands, if not millions, of dollars are on the line. Most of us will never […]
Millions of people suffer from an alarmingly common disease: mathophobia (note: I am not a doctor and this may not be a real disease). Infection usually begins around middle school, although some cases begin earlier. The disease makes people feel like they can’t do math, and makes them afraid to even try to calculate a […]
On the window of your bank, there is almost surely a sign saying that it is “FDIC Insured”. This means that no matter how terrible investments your banks makes you won’t lose your money as long as you’re under the limit–now, $250,000. Of course, there are other concerns about saving your money in the bank. […]
A couple of years ago, I unfortunately dropped a large item of furniture on my laptop and broke the screen. After declaring it unrepairable, this meant one thing: I was in the market for a new laptop. I spent a while checking out the screen, memory, and battery life, weighing the pros and cons of […]
We’ve all seen the dire predictions about the future of programs like Social Security and Medicare–there will be a lot more dollars going out than coming in, and more retirees than workers, according to some estimates. This means that those of us far from retirement age might need to start expecting a much lower level […]
I have a friend who has been talking about saving up money for a trip to Germany for years. Everytime I ask him if he’s made any progress I get the same sappy stories about how he just hasn’t had time to get around to saving, or how hard it is. “One day,” he always […]
Selling on eBay can spruce up your monthly budget and could perhaps even pay for your utilities or rent. Some serious individual eBay sellers even make a living out of it as a full-time business or career, but these are seasoned marketers who have been on eBay for a long time. You’d be shocked with […]
It’s your first day at a new job. You spend twice as long as usual getting ready in the morning, making sure that you look perfect and that you don’t forget anything. You’ve driven the route to work several times before so as not to get lost, and the trip goes smoothly. Still, when you […]
Driving without car insurance can be dangerously expensive in the long run if you get into an accident, plus it’s illegal in most states. You need to be covered, there’s no way around it, but there are ways that you can save money in the process that you may not have thought of before. If […]
Interest rates, though ticking up a bit recently, have been stuck at exceptionally low levels for years. Some of the key indicators are close to or even below zero, after accounting for inflation. While savings accounts never pay very much, the zero that you’re currently earning quite possibly has you looking at alternative places to […]
You’re already well into your career and you haven’t hit it big with any job opportunities yet. You’re not the CEO of a company, you haven’t invented anything that will make you millions, and none of these things seem to be feasibly in your future. Luckily, fancy job titles are not necessarily what makes people […]
Balance transfers are one of the most enticing offers that a credit card company will send you. 0% interest rates are common, and for many of us the offer can be too attractive to turn down. How then to make best use of balance transfers? Are there risks to your credit score? In this article […]
With the top dogs in console gaming out this month, have you decided which one to get yet: Xbox One or PlayStation 4? We’ll help you decide which is better by peeking inside both consoles, as much as inside you—what kind of a gamer you are—to know which one packs a better deal. We’ve even […]
For the last few years, interest rates have been at historic lows. How low? Well, after adjusting for inflation, the US government is currently selling 5-year bonds at negative interest rates. This is like you borrowing $100 from a friend and having them offer to let you only pay back $90–just because! I’ll say it […]
I have a planned-out budget every month, and until recently there wasn’t a lot of room for mishaps or saving. It’s hard to get into the groove of saving money when you’re only living on month-to-month paychecks, but it is possible as long as you get creative. If you’re living on a regimented income like […]
Manny Pacquiao fought Brandon Rios at the Grand Venetian in Macau on November 23. For Manny and many Filipinos, more than Pacquiao’s pride was at stake in this match. The Philippines, battered by natural disasters and corruption controversies, is desperately in need of heroes. For many years now Manny Pacquiao played that role perfectly. Born in […]
Everyone knows that kids are expensive, and you expect that they’ll be so when you assume the role of parenthood. While there are certainly some expenses that you just won’t be able to avoid throughout parenthood, there is some financial payoff to teaching your children about dealing with finances themselves. Starting to teach your kids […]