Category: Finance
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Should You Take Out a Second Mortgage?
With housing prices cooling off a bit but still generally soaring in cities across Canada, many homeowners are asking themselves how they can cash in on the market without actually having to sell their property. For many, a second mortgage will be the ideal way to do so. Second mortgages are one of the perfect mortgage…
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Providing Relief to Ukrainian Refugee’s and Their Pets
Paws of War Is On The Ground in The Ukraine NESCONSET, New York – (March, 2022) –Over 10 million people have fled Ukraine in the last three weeks, many of them taking their beloved pets. As they cross the border, escaping to safety, they need all the help they can get for themselves and their pets. The…
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Crypto Currency Pop Quiz
Which digital currency originated from the Doge meme and was originally introduced as a joke? Is it the same currency that quickly developed into an online community and that was capitalized a few years ago at over $240 Million USD? Take this pop quiz challenge and find out. Featured image via- darkwebnews.com UPDATE- How Pi…
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7000 Words About The Refragmentation Of The Economy
One advantage of being old is that you can see change happen in your lifetime. A lot of the change I’ve seen is fragmentation. US politics is much more polarized than it used to be. Culturally we have ever less common ground. The creative class flocks to a handful of happy cities, abandoning the rest.…
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How To Choose A Mortgage Broker
Searching for a mortgage broker can seem like an overwhelming process and you might not know where to begin. The search can be lengthy and if you are faced with an emergency situation and need fast funding, you might not have much time to do the proper research. Below is a list of the top things to consider when searching for the…
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NFTs meteoric rise in 2022
2021 was the year of the NFT. We saw amazing levels of interest in NFTs arise as people began to recognize their usefulness as digital assets. Thanks to the rush of development and interest from this year, we can expect interest and adoption levels in 2022 to easily meet or even eclipse those that we have seen…
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How to Use Your Home Equity to Deal with Unexpected Housing Costs
If you don’t have any available savings, your home equity can provide an immediate source of funds. Even the most responsible homeowners can find themselves faced with an unexpected home emergency repair or maintenance issue without the cash on hand to deal with it. If this is you, you are not alone. There are solutions available that…
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Tinder suing for 2 billion dollars over stock devaluation
With closing arguments expected to begin next week, the Tinder/Match trial has once again proven that when things go wrong in the world of online dating, they go very, very wrong. With the Ashley Madison dumpster fire still in our collective memory, the founder of Tinder is suing for $2 billion usd, alleging that two companies –…
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Considering the Investment Value of a Retirement Home
Moving into a retirement home marks a special occasion because it signifies the beginning of your golden years. While this means that you can finally relax and start enjoying all of life’s greatest pleasures to their fullest extent, it shouldn’t mean that you can disregard financial planning either. Out of the Old and Into the New …
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Why Everyone Should Strive To Pay Off Their Mortgage Quicker
Lots of people struggle to get a mortgage in the first place. It’s especially hard now because homes are so expensive. You start to think you’ll be paying off your mortgage for the rest of your life. Luckily, your finances will probably improve considerably over time. When they go up you should look into paying…
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Influence of COVID-19 on luxury refurbished market
The luxury market was one of the most adversely affected industries during the pandemic. Between 2020 and 2021, people were stuck in lockdown to help prevent the spread, and as a result did not have a reason to go out purchasing luxury products. This naturally affected the sales of the luxury market, as jobs were…
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Interactive NFT collection goes live in 3D world to reflect crypto history
CryptoTale has launched first of a kind non-fungible token (NFT) collection display which uses WebGL technology to allow a game-like 3D world experience to browse the artworks. The collection initially launched with six custom NFTs including Rat Poison, Your Funds are SAFU, To The Moon, Bitcoin Pizza, Bitconeeeect, and Mt Gox. Each NFT is currently being…
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formula 1: $100 Million Cryptocurrency Sponsorship
Cryptocurrency partnerships and sponsorships entered the world of sports back in 2014. Teams can expand their advertising budget with cryptocurrency platforms to get more popularity for the brand. In 2014, the first crypto-backed campaign – ESPN events made a contract with Bit Pay (Bitcoin payment processor) worth $350 000 in a year. In addition, arsenal made 3-year…
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Ecommerce Is Evolving And Here’s How
Thanks to the digital technology, we can carry out commercial transactions online. We can buy and sell items or services, pay bills, make orders, and so much more. Online enterprises are heavily relying on this commodity. This is why we have numerous online businesses nowadays. The infographic below from Subscriptionly will inform you about the…
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Why Getting a Business off the ground takes Guts
It’s an idea that has crossed the minds of virtually everyone who has worked for somebody else, regardless of the job. As you put in time and labour that ultimately benefits someone else’s business, it dawns on you: Why can’t I just set up shop and do this myself? Why can’t I be the one…
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There Are New Forms Of Money On The Horizon
Take a look at these transactional trends to see how you might be spending your money in the future. What does the future hold for the way we pay? Paying for your purchases used to be to the most straightforward task around, you’d exchange your coins with the cashier and in return you’d receive your…
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PC’s- Canada Realty Market Fueled by Money Laundering
Ottawa, ON – Brad Vis, Conservative Shadow Minister for Housing, and Gérard Deltell, House Leader of the Official Opposition, issued the following statement after the Liberals voted against a Conservative motion to address the housing crisis in Canada: “Canada’s Conservatives are disappointed that the Trudeau government voted against addressing the growing housing and affordability crisis in…
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Digital Real Estate: What is it and What is it Waiting For?
People are paying thousands and millions of dollars for real estate they can’t physically enter. Read on to find out more.
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How a small independent online business can benefit from advertising
Source: Pexels Recent research has found that over 70% of people research a small business online before making a first purchase. The online space is therefore crucial in creating traction for a new business, product, or service since it is the place where a good first impression is made. Implementing a good website and marketing…
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Wyland paints team usa Tokyo Olympics surf boards
At the time of this writing, it is still unclear whether the already postponed Olympics will go ahead as planned for Summer. Tokyo Olympic officials have said reports of another cancellation are false and that enough Covid vaccines have been secured to vaccinate every citizen of Japan. That bodes well for the games going ahead.…
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Bitcoin Can Now be Purchased Through PayPal but is it Ready for the Average Internet User?
After many years of toying with the notion of moving into the cryptocurrency market, 2020 finally saw PayPal admit to its ongoing interest, and embrace Bitcoin (and others) within its existing online payment services The news has, within the crypto circles, been long anticipated. Following a disastrous attempt at collaborating with tech giants like Facebook…
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How Sixty Percent Of Consumers Have Changed Shopping Behaviors Due To Covid
Global Consumer Spending to Plunge by 8.6% to $44.3trn by end of 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has changed almost every aspect of people’s daily lives, and consumer spending is no exception. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis caused considerable changes in consumer habits, forcing them to cut down their budgets and prioritize spending. According to…
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Violence Against Women Costs Lesotho South Africa $113 Million USD Annually
A recent Commonwealth report has revealed violence against women and girls costs Lesotho more than $113 million (about 1.9 billion Lesotho loti) a year. The report estimates the total cost, including loss of income and expenses associated with medical, legal and police support, equates to around 5.5 per cent of Lesotho’s gross domestic product (GDP). The cost…
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Commonwealth Charity Match Will See Cricket Legends Bat For Barbados
Cricket legends will play a ‘Peace at the Crease’ charity cricket match later this year in Barbados on 17 October. Proceeds will support activities to promote peace and tolerance in disadvantaged communities across the Commonwealth. Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, and Barbados Cricket Association president, Conde Riley, announced the event on Saturday. The match coincides with…
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Can You Replace Your Windows And Doors During Winter In Kitchener?
There are a number of reasons why you might want to replace your windows and doors in the winter. Either you’ve just moved in and want to upgrade them because they are old, or maybe you feel like they aren’t performing well, or perhaps even you may just feel like they are out-dated and that…
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Why You Should Fix Up Your Roof Before Selling Your Home
If you’re planning on selling your home, you’re most likely overwhelmed with several different tasks around the house. Many homeowners will spend countless hours painting their walls, decluttering rooms and staging their homes before putting them on the market. As important as these tasks are, they pale in comparison to the one thing that many…
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Start Saving for an Emergency Fund
Debt is much more common than you think. Almost everyone has encountered it at least once in his or her life, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. What is most important is being able to recognize it and address that you need help. One way to get help is by consulting a not-for-profit credit…
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Reform WTO And Resist Protectionism, Say Commonwealth Trade Ministers
Trade ministers from across the Commonwealth today made a commitment to resist all forms of protectionism, and to work urgently together towards reforming the World Trade Organisation, which sets the global rules for international trade. Following a meeting in London, ministers from the 53 Commonwealth member countries declared their collective support for free trade in…