One would think that Alex Shih, heir to the largest real estate agency in Hong Kong, might be a little peeved about the fact that he won’t inherit his dad’s portion of the Centaline Group agency, said to be worth in-and-around $400 million (USD), as his dad has donated his and his siblings portions to...
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Mortgage Applications On The Rise Last Week
After experiencing a decrease during the past month or two, it seems as if people are ready to jump into the land of homeownership again, with mortgage application volumes increasing to 2.7 percent last week, in comparison to the week beforehand; this as per the Mortgage Bankers Association and their seasonal adjusted index. In fact,...
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Take A Closer Look At Banking Fees; They Can Cost You Thousands
Banking carelessness may seem like you are losing a small about of money at the time; however, dipping into your overdraft and withdrawing money from an ATM machine that isn’t linked to your bank can cost quite a buddle as the years go by. Below are some ways you can potentially lose out on a...
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Less Than Half In U.S. “Prepared” For $2000 Financial Emergency
Yes, the economy is booming – and yes, the United States is dealing with a record-low unemployment rate right now; however, despite all this, a recent study revealed that a mere 43 percent of Americans are confident that they are “prepared” for a $2,000 emergency expense. This was revealed by a study conducted via the...
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Who Has More Financial Stress: Millennial Males Or Females?
While millennials seem carefree (and careless) individuals as it relates to finances, a recent study reveals that they have their fare share of stresses when it comes to money, and women in this age demographic seem to bare the brunt of it. As per a Novi Money survey, 52 percent of millennial females stated that...
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Don’t Worry, Be Happy (And Earn More Money)
While some assume that more money equals more happiness, multiple studies have tried to find the magic number around yearly income that makes people content. In fact, a 2010 Princeton University study revealed that happiness increases higher and higher until $75,000 yearly is achieved, where it then levels off and earnings might not necessarily improve...
