Functions of the World Trade Organization

Functions of the World Trade Organization

The World Trade Organization, which today includes all major world economies, has humble beginnings but a rich history. Prior to the current era of free trade, international commerce was heavily regulated and profit from tariffs, …
How to Buy a Pre Foreclosure Home

How to Buy a Pre Foreclosure Home

A pre-foreclosure is also known as a short sale. Yet, the moniker is somewhat of a misnomer as the transaction itself is anything but short. However, for buyers willing to weather the storm of short …
Police State – Yes

Police State – Yes

The wording of this topic made it difficult to decide on which side to cast my vote. Ultimately, the word “becoming” was the deciding factor. The United States is not a Police State, by far. …
Filing Taxes Electronically

Filing Taxes Electronically

Are you one who has never filed a tax return online? If not, there is a possibility that you are missing out. On the other hand, you could be doing yourself a favor. Almost everything …
Renters Insurance for Young Adults

Renters Insurance for Young Adults

First Apartment? Think: Renter’s Insurance Maybe you spent your college days (or college haze) in a dorm or a frat house. Perhaps you did rent an apartment with ten of your closest friends. But now …
How to Choose the right Internet Bank

How to Choose the right Internet Bank

Internet banking has come a long way since its primitive presence few decades ago and at present time, it is virtually impossible to find a bank that do not offer its customers the access to …
An Overview of the Canadian Money Market

An Overview of the Canadian Money Market

According to the literature, the money market is a sub-sector of the fixed income market. Also called the debt, credit or bond market, the latter is a financial market where individuals can buy and sell …
How Annuities Work

How Annuities Work

An annuity is a financial arrangement to exchange a lump sum with a regular monthly or annual income. The annuity is generally arranged through an investment or insurance company. An annuity can take on a …
The War on Drugs  Work – States

The War on Drugs Work – States

The war on drugs is just one more example of how the federal government has taken it upon themselves to completely overstep their bounds. It was never the intent for the federal government to have …
What Insurance Coverage do you need and why

What Insurance Coverage do you need and why

Today there are so many different types of insurance plans available. If everyone weren’t on a budget, you could protect yourself for all of life events with life insurance for a premature death, health insurance …
What you should know about Rate Locks

What you should know about Rate Locks

A mortgage rate lock is when your mortgage rate is locked in a certain percentage. This lock means that through the entire term of the loan, there should not be an increase in your percentage rate. One …
Advantages of Mutual Funds

Advantages of Mutual Funds

Mutual funds are a popular investment instrument during the last centuries for people who want to reach a higher return than a traditional savings account. Investing in mutual funds is easier than investing in stocks …
Investing in Amazon

Investing in Amazon

Amazon is a new economy company that has been around for years. Though some class it in the technology sector, and some still think of it as a bookstore, it is really the world’s largest …
Libertarians on Marriage

Libertarians on Marriage

Libertarianism argues against government intervention in our private lives unless our rights are invaded. The principles of this political philosophy extend to marriage and the rights to one’s personal choices, despite how abhorrent or repugnant we …
Lifelock Review

Lifelock Review

Lifelock is considered one of the best identity theft protection agencies around, offering customers protection from fraud and ID theft from many different angles. There are two different tiers of protection plans offered by Lifelock, insuring …