This is a subject that I think about in my own retirement years. With those thoughts in mind, I was driving home the other day. It was a warm summer’s day, and just getting into the car, I was drawn back to the road and the simple beauty of the sound of the approaching car. […]
Finance
THE BEST PERSONAL FINANCE BLOGS IN 2021
Personal finance can be complicated. There’s budgeting, saving, credit cards, investments, loans, retirement plans, insurance – that’s a lot to think about! And even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, money was tight for many. According to the Federal Reserve, 39 percent of American adults wouldn’t be able to cover a $400 emergency with cash, savings, or a […]
Business / Finance
The Best Business Blogs Every Entrepreneur Should Be Reading
With a mix of breaking news, thought-provoking opinion pieces and a small dose of memes and internet humor, Mashable (particularly Mashable Business) is a one-stop shop for any online entrepreneur. We check it every morning to get our daily dose of what’s trending in the digital world. Just try not to let yourself get distracted by all the […]
Business / News
Comparing Popular Options for Paying Your Remote Employees
Paying remote employees, contractors and freelancers can get complicated, especially when your team spans multiple countries and continents. There’s a lot to navigate. Luckily, there are several platform options to make online payroll processing for remote businesses easier. This guide looks at four popular virtual payment platforms (PayPal, Payoneer, Wise, and Bitwage) and discusses their pros, […]
News / Politics
How America Can Help Re-Shape the Post-Soviet Countries
Why has performance for many been uneven? Observers cite varying reasons. The Baltics were independent states before 1940 and benefit from a tradition of self-rule. The lingering effects of autocratic tsarist rule and communist repression stunt development. Central Asia was backward at independence. Petro wealth brings prosperity. States closer to prosperous Europe benefit. Whatever the impact of these and […]
News / Politics
Kim Is Trying to Manage North Korean Instability
Personal health problems. COVID-19 infections. Food shortages. In light of several potential sources of instability in North Korea, Kim Jong-un appears to be trying to solidify his grip on the country. That’s according to RAND’s Bruce Bennett. It has long been anticipated that a North Korean collapse could occur as a result of a sudden […]