Personal Finance

To answer the question "How much can people learn about me by simply Googling me?" just Google yourself, or as some people say, complete your own "vanity search". You may be amazed - and perhaps even dismayed - at what is out there about you! Why should you care? Because friends, relatives, employers, recruiters, hiring managers, and even strangers may be searching for information about you on the web so shouldn't you better control what people can learn about you online?

In this article I explain why you should seriously consider internationalizing your domain name, teach you some basic terms so that you can understand how to choose the jurisdiction of your domain name (as well as make sure that your personal or business information is not leaked out into the public domain) and tell you how to do it. Read on!

"Equations definitely CAN be dull, and they CAN seem complicated...but you CAN appreciate the beauty and importance of equations without knowing how to solve them.....[My] intention was to locate them in their cultural and human context, and pull back the veil on their hidden effects on history. Equations are a vital part of our culture. The stories behind them --- the people who discovered/invented them and the periods in which they lived --- are fascinating" and some are particularly relevant to anybody affected by the current financial crisis. [Let's take a look.] Words: 2072

We’re told easy money will bolster the economy as consumers and businesses take advantage of low rates and spend but if you’re trying to save money, this is anything but a boon.

The Rule of 72 is a time-proven method to predict how long is needed for a portfolio or income stream to double. Take a moment and learn more about the benefits of this time-tested tool and how to use it to determine the yield necessary - or the time frame needed - to achieve your goals.

Most financial "advisors" are really not trained to be skilled investment experts. They are trained to gather assets and keep their customers happy. They are salespeople. Is your financial "advisor" selling you services that amount to not much more than a smile or is he/she offering real substance that will help you meet your financial goals? You should take a long hard look at your financial advisor and rethink what you expect of them and this summary of articles does just that.

It will be too late to cut your tax bill using most of the tips assembled below after we ring in the new year so check out this list right away and get started!

With password leaks and dumps becoming common occurrences our lives are simply becoming too easy to crack. That string of characters you use as a password can't protect you any more. What's being done about improving the situation? What's being done about making our lives more secure? This infographic attempts to answer those questions and more.

The Credit Suisse Research Institute's Global Wealth Report 2021 report looks at levels and distribution of wealth around the world. Here are a few snapshots and comments from the report

When the topic of a stock market crash comes up, The #1 question we get from gold and silver investors is this: "If we have a stock market crash won’t gold and silver crash, too?"