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The Investment Square for Novices

There’s an old saying that those people who suddenly come into money most probably won’t be wealthy forever. At times this might be because of just lavish spending, but on other occasions it could be due to poor investment decisions. Unfortunately, unless you are particularly gifted, your shrewdness in relation to investing will most probably only improve through experience. In fact, most people don’t really have much of an idea on what the various types of investments are; most simply group them all into one category. As it turns out there are four main groups and if you are serious…

Let’s Take a Closer Look at Jonathan Bunge

Currently a partner at Quinn Emanuel, Jon Bunge  serves as a law professional with years of experience, including many years spent with Kirkland & Ellis LLP, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Supreme Court of the Unites States. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a J.D. from the University of Chicago’s Law School division. But is there more to learn about Jonathan Bunge and his accomplishments throughout the years? Yes, there is. To learn more, continue reading below. Professional experience in the office Currently serving as the managing partner of the Chicago office of Quinn Emanuel,…

Ways in Which You Can Help Others

Since the economic crisis of 2008 and the consequential penny pinching that many of us were forced to do as a result, a beautiful movement slowly increased in popularity, the sharing economy. A sharing economy is about doing exactly what the title says, sharing and being economical, this could be renting out space in your home, car-pooling or even doing things like swapping parties where you exchange goods no longer needed with other people. Not only has this kind of economy helped the financial landscape, it has also increased the amount of people who are willing to help one another.…

Avoid Cold Calls and Eat Your Supper in Peace

Few things are more annoying than a cold call while you are trying to relax and enjoy a meal after a long day.  Nuisance calls cannot easily be avoided all together, but there are ways to reduce the number of calls that you receive.  Here are a few things to consider, and you can get some more tips here. Register! All companies based in the UK are not allowed to make cold calls or marketing calls to numbers registered with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS).  Registering your number with the TPS will go some way towards reducing the number of…

What are our Most Precious Gemstones?

While the value of metals such as gold, platinum and silver fluctuate and go in and out of fashion as consumer taste demands, the desirability of gemstones appears to be constant, with almost any item of jewelry bearing a genuine gemstone seen as alluring and valuable, but what are the most precious gemstones? Precious tastes Rich blue in color, tanzanite is very highly prized. Part of the reason for its popularity and high cost – around $600-1,000 per carat – is because it is only found in one place in the world, and that is in the foothills of Mount…

Three Careers to Consider if You Love the Idea of Working with Kids – Other Than Teaching

Some people have a real affinity with children, and whether they are parents themselves yet or not, like the idea of being around children all the time. The most obvious choice of job if you want to work with children is teaching, however this isn’t something everybody wants to do. If you prefer the idea of helping children improve their lives when they are in problematic situations, or just like the idea of having fun with the kids you work with instead of having to get them to sit still and study, then there are lots of other jobs you…

Gospel for Asia – Offering Hope Through Religion

In the last 30 years the World has seen a huge improvement of fortunes, many areas of the World that were once considered impoverished and without hope have benefitted greatly from the kindness of other human beings. Unfortunately, the job is not yet complete, far from it, there are however some fantastic organizations who work tirelessly throughout the World who are successfully helping millions of people overcome their situation. One such organization is Gospel for Asia, a religious organization that works throughout South East Asia seeking to improve the lives of those in need through a wide variety of projects…

Why Your Business Should Always Be Tax Aware      

There are some things in life that just have to be paid, rent, loan payments, energy suppliers and most importantly, your taxes. Everyone who owns a business must file an annual tax return detailing the incomings and outgoings of your business in order to determine how much tax you will pay. As someone who understands effective business management like George Bardwil would tell you, having a business with watertight bookkeeping is absolutely vital to staying in line with the I.R.S. an enemy that no business wishes to have. Here is why your business should have its finances in perfect order.…

Latest Trends to Watch in Medicine

From advances in nanotechnology, to positive developments in cardiovascular treatments that have been funded by philanthropists such as David Barcomb, there are many trends in medicine worth watching. Here’s what you should keep an eye on as 2017 draws closer… 1) The dawn of personalized treatments The sequencing of the human genome was a monumental achievement for the world. Achieved in 2003, 13 years have passed since then. In that time, the process of decoding genomes has gone from a curiosity for the rich to a realistic possibility for everyday people like you and me. Soon, a medical professional be…

Does Your Social Media Need Monitoring?

If you love being on social media, do you know it essentially comes with a price? No, of course you don’t have to pay to use sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Instagram and others. That said you do have to pay a protective price if you will, meaning you have to invest time and energy (along with sometimes subscribing to a security software provider) to increase the odds of staying safe online. While an online monitoring service is a great idea to help you stay safe with your social media and other web initiatives, using commonsense comes at no…