The process of sending money from one country to another has simplified significantly since the turn of the last century, mainly because of the arrival of several FinTech alternatives. Now, while some companies offer almost instant transfers, there are others that charge little to no fees for their services. So, how do you go about…
Everyone wants to do well at their career, and the most driven among us may even vow, quite earnestly, that they’re going to be “the absolute best” at whatever it is they do. Unfortunately, going from strength to strength in your professional life, landing promotions, and dramatically increasing your pay on a regular basis, is…
The data revolution happened so quickly that a lot of businesses didn’t really know how to react to it. A decade ago, companies weren’t collecting a huge amount of data about their customers. But now, every single interaction that you have with people is collected and analyzed. If you know how to use that data…
Humans are attracted to shining, shimmering, splendid things in the same manner that moths are attracted to flames and lamps. And whenever emotions are high, so are our impulses. And the higher the impulse, the lower your guard is going to be when you’re making a purchase. The thing about jewelry is that it serves…
The moment you hit the age of retirement, it feels like you’re entering a new world. You start to see things a little bit differently. At first, you relish the fact that you don’t have to wake up really early to prepare to go to work. You celebrate the lack of a 9 to 5…
If there’s one thing you need to do when you reach your 20s, it’s investing for the future. Economies remain volatile and as inflation increases over time, saving your money in the bank isn’t exactly a practical solution. That said, you need to start building wealth today so you won’t have to worry about handling…
Steve Jobs once described creativity as the art of connecting things inside the business. “Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while.” His creative vision of…
It’s one thing to be an entrepreneurially minded person with a great business vision that you’re convinced will take the world by storm, and to have enough money set aside to throw yourself into pursuing the adventure full-time, right off the bat. Sure, the road ahead is certainly going to be rocky (as it always…
Side hustling has rapidly become a mainstream trend with over 44 million Americans earning money on the side, as reported by a Bankrate survey. Whether you want to get ahead financially or pay down your debt, earning money on the side can be lucrative and fun. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make money…
If your loved one has passed away and you are the direct beneficiary of the retirement account like 401(k) or the IRA, you can be the one to control the account by simply presenting the death certificate of the original owner to the bank where the account is held. While making such adjustments, there is…