The Economist Intelligence Unit released its annual “liveability index.” The index is comprised of 30 factors in 140 cities around the world. Some of the key components consist of infrastructure, environment, healthcare, safety and education. This year’s list was dominated by Australia and Canada. Here is the top 10 list of best places to live […]
Archives for August 2014
T. Boone Pickens: OPEC will keep oil prices high to pay for social spending
Whether you own a home or drive a vehicle, consumers will likely notice the high gas prices afflicting much of the globe. American motorists are paying more than $3 per gallon, while Canadians are doling out an average $1.30 per litre of gas. This can be attributed to international oil prices hanging around $100 per […]
The Retirement Crisis: More Americans have no savings or not saving enough
Saving is an important element to adulthood. When we save, we are delaying our instant gratification in order to consume and be financially secure at a later period. Over the years, we have become accustomed to purchasing any good or service at a moment’s notice because we have access to vast sums of money that […]
Children born in 2013 will cost U.S. parents $245,340 over 18 years: USDA
Thinking of having children? If you’re concerned over the rising cost of living and inflation then you might have to reconsider the bundle of joy after a new report found that a child born in 2013 will cost a middle-income family $245,340, or more than $13,000 per year, until they reach the age of 18. […]
14 of the best investment quotes from Jim Rogers
Are you a fan of legendary investor Jim Rogers? Well, here are 14 superb quotes (compiled by the Business Insider) uttered by Rogers himself over the years. The author of “Hot Commodities” has done an excellent job since the economic collapse explaining to viewers of mainstream media how destructive the Federal Reserve System is and […]