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 many groundbreaking scientific advances of the 20th and 21st century have completely changed the way that the modern world lives and thrives. Where would we be if we had never discovered penicillin or if we had never put satellites into orbit? How would our lives be different if nobody had ever created the personal […]
Versatile in style and a suitable look for almost all occasions, every sensible yet stylish woman should have a Little Black Dress. It is such a ubiquitous wardrobe piece that has rightfully earned the universal fashionista reference LBD. Simplicity and timelessness are the hallmarks of a really functional little black dress. Simple so that it […]
Economic and social mobility is the idea that people are not limited or defined by where they start, but can move up in life based on their efforts and accomplishments. In its core essence, social mobility is a very important concept that transcends economic interest. As a human equality and social justice issue, its concept […]
Big income means big taxes. But not for some celebrities with huge net worth. Many of them know secret trick how to wiggle out of IRS’ tentacles to save money. And when you’re earning by the millions, your tax savings can also mean millions. The infographic below features some of the celebrities who were able […]
The Forbes list of richest people is something that we wait for with anticipation every year. Of course we have to see if Bill Gates is still at the top of the list or if he’s been passed up again by Carlos Slim Helu. We have to compare how Warren Buffet is fairing next to Amancio […]
Money makes the world go round. This often used and abused saying could not have been coined in the olden days, when money as we know it did not exist and instead, other things of value were used to carry out buying and selling transactions. True enough, it is hard to imagine fat, well-fed cows […]
Despite basic knowledge on interest payments on loans and debts, many individuals still wail over the so-called “evils” of interest payments whenever a billing statement for a loan takeout arrives and they see the outstanding balance and periodic payment required. How can one lessen interest rate payments on badly needed loans? Are there ways to […]
The haircut, the basic of all hair grooming acts, can come anywhere between practical frugality and stylish squandering. When it comes to hair spending, there are many people who confessed not willing to pay for a cent to cut strands that will grow back anyway. It’s quite easy to understand – a scissor, a comb […]
It’s just a dollar, we often hear these days referring to the cheapest value of money one can pay for something. While the value of the US dollar or the greenback has eroded over time, it remains the subject of many fascinating information bordering on factual to imaginary. Many urban legends surround the US dollar […]
Are the last chapters of the iPhone saga unfolding? Not by any stretch of imagination, if you ask the Apple faithful. Definitely starting, if you ask the Android challengers. The world and word war between Android and Apple just keeps escalating to ever greater heights, and has been the most engrossing story in business and software […]
Imagine getting a computer virus attack while you’re working on a tight deadline. Your laptop screen goes black right before your eyes. In a split second, everything you have worked on for the last two weeks is all gone. A virus attack on a personal computer is a nightmare for anyone, from the CEO with […]
Back-to-school time is both exciting and stressful. Whether this is your first year sending your little one off on the big yellow bus, or you’re a seasoned shopper sending your teenager off for the last time, everyone is excited for the kids to be starting a fresh year with shiny new things. Unfortunately, these things […]
While men and women may have different views about wealth accumulation and specific money aspects like spending and savings, the difference may lie only on how their messages are said or shared, with perhaps women possessing a higher level of sentimentality especially where personal experiences are concerned. Otherwise, both genders after all aspire to the […]
We’re just halfway through 2013 and we’ve already witnessed the success of superhero blockbusters. Man of Steel, the latest take on the Superman franchise was a financial success and grossed a whopping $116.6 million in the US on its opening weekend. Worldwide receipts, a month after its release, now stand at $635 million. These figures, […]
Transferring to a new home is undoubtedly among life’s biggest stressors. There’s just too many work to be done. Home transfers demand too much attention to details, from clearing the house to making household inventory and packing. But the more exasperating of all is the actual move to the new place, where everything begins again […]
What is the most expensive writing instrument in the world in CURRENT_YEAR? Considering a computer is a writing instrument, the answer is the supercomputer used for the Earth Simulator project which costs a whopping $400 million. Here’s our complete list of most expensive writing instruments in the world in CURRENT_YEAR:
Parents will surely want to give only the best for their newborn child. Ensuring comfort and desiring joy for the tiniest and daintiest in the family are just natural inclinations borne from parental instinct. For those who can afford it, the sky’s the limit for newborns. Hundred-thread count baby linens, designer feeding bottles or diamond-studded […]
Fundraising is a key source of funds not only for charitable institutions but also for pushing social activism, from animal welfare, energy conservation, planet protection to political campaigns. Implementing fundraising strategies do not only entail hard work, they also require money to carry out strategic plans especially if there is a target amount to be […]
What are the most expensive meals from Michelin-starred restaurants? The multi-sensory experience and 20-course meal priced $1,761 SubliMotion dominates our CURRENT_YEAR ranking, costing almost twice the price of the second most expensive meal in our list. Here’s a quick look:
It seems that every couple of years there is a newsworthy art heist somewhere in the world that draws media attention both because of the violence of the robbery and the high value of the art stolen. Art thieves incredibly get away with tens–if not hundreds– of millions of dollars of paintings and valuables; sometimes […]
Nothing beats enjoying the invigorating summer breeze while the scent of slowly cooking hickory-flavored juicy ribs, chicken, franks and burgers make everyone wild with anticipation of a hearty outdoor feast with family and friends. A fun summer cookout does not have to be costly. It takes good planning and preparation on the part of the […]
Do you sometimes feel that debt repayment is robbing you of your dreams? So do millions of other people who work hard but seems farther apart from their life goals. This is because the chunk of hard-earned money goes into debt repayment while a portion automatically goes to necessities of living in the present. For […]
Humans have been sailing the seas for hundreds of thousands of years, and we have been bringing our valuables with us! It is suspected that humans have been sailing the seas even before our species had completely evolved into the homo sapien sapiens that we are today. 700,000-800,000 year old stone tools thought to be […]
It’s been around for 30 years, but 3D printing never really caught on because, prior to 2013, it was inefficient, inaccessible, and way too slow to be practical. All of this is about to change. If you’re a creative person looking to translate your amazing ideas into products you can actually sell, you better pay […]
Vacation times are meant for much-needed recharging and resting. However, productivity should not stop when everything else seems to come to a halt. Why not take the opportunity to add new skills and knowledge to turn productive ideas into fruitful endeavors, like starting and running your own business. This summer, you need not spend big […]
How much to save to make sure you can live decently when emergencies arise? Why do you need to save, in fact; and where do you put your life savings? When the ship sinks you better have a line to hang on. Sadly, many of us will drown in the uncharted waters of tomorrow. According […]
Plants vs. Zombies is literally a game changer, introducing the world to the popularity of mobile gaming and creating an army of people glued to their smartphones for hours. Before the birds got angry and just about when people started to tire out of farming online, there were the plants and their nemesis, zombies. As […]
“To date, only one entity that offers binary options has been granted status as a designated contract market—the North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc (NADEX). All other entities that are offering binary options that are commodity options transactions are doing so illegally.” The Securities and Exchange Commission, in an investor alert issued on June 6, 2013, […]
Debts pile up when you spend more than your means, and your regular cash inflow (like income) cannot replenish what has been spent, resulting in a deficit in your overall money stash. If this continue (payments more than income), you will have accrued debts in just a short amount of time. While one can subsist, […]
They’re big in size, courage and business. They are giant robots of the mecha anime genre that fight for humanity, without vacation leaves we assume. The Jaeger robots from the Pacific Rim are the latest addition to the mecha anime line of metallic heroes and, once again, the fan boy (or girl) in us is […]