Technology’s advancements have placed in jeopardy the job security of many individuals. Their fear is that they will soon become obsolete – that a cheaply-produced and easily-programmed robot will supplant them from their position, offering management structures a mechanical employee that will cost pennies on the dollar; that will never request vacation time; and that will never call in sick. What does this mean for human labour?
Andy Beal: The Numbers Man Who Inspired a Generation
On top of using his mathematical prowess to make savvy business investments and bank billions, Beal has used his reputation to inspire generations of young minds.
I Used to Dread My Kid’s Cell Phone Bill
Years ago it was stressful to open my kid’s cell phone bill because I was never certain of what surprises were in store. Now that my children are grown it has ironically become the water bill that causes such angst…
Quintuple Your Money Legally, Easily And Guaranteed!
Most Canadians know by now that the government has stopped producing pennies. They remain legal tender however and can be spent and redeemed at the bank. In the meantime if you make a purchase, the vendor will round the cost up or down to the nearest five cents.
How to Obtain Financing for Vacation Properties
Acquiring a vacation property, or even a second home in general, is the dream of many Americans and just about every homeowner in the country. Obtaining the financing for a vacation property can be difficult for many, but there are several different ways to achieve that goal. Here are some of the things you need to know if you are planning on purchasing a vacation property through financing.
The Real Estate Market – 100 Years Ago
Have you ever wondered what the real estate market was like 100 years ago, before TV, the internet, and most modern comforts? One-hundred years ago the globe was engulfed in disease and warfare, both of which made their impact on the real estate market in America.
Mobile Minutes Exchanged as Currency in Africa
In parts of Africa, currency has taken on a new, high-tech form: pre-paid airtime. Cell phones can not only be used for texting, playing games, and updating Facebook profiles; but also for the exchange of goods and services in real life.
Incorporating The Internet To Save Money
The fallout from the recession means more people must adjust how they spend and save their money.
Betting On Technology Within The Canadian Economy
Technological improvements will continue to make industries like gambling vital to the Canadian economy.
Punishing the Saver
Developments in the Cypriot financial sector have sent shock waves around the world. The decision to heavily tax savers is ill advised and will only exacerbate Cyprus’s economic problems in the long term.