Author: Financiarul

Driverless cars will soon be hitting the streets and possibly the real estate market. According to Forbes, driverless cars could be seen regularly on California roads as soon as April and their transit hubs may have a big impact on real estate. Companies such as Google and Uber have been steadily working toward a future where autonomous vehicles are the norm. In fact, the British government has even begun reviewing laws regarding autonomous vehicles in preparation for their big debut … Continue reading “Autonomous Vehicles Could Have A Big Impact On Real Estate Market”

If you own a business, you know how much time you spend fostering growth. However, many business owners fail to think about what would become of the business if something were to happen to them. Research shows that about 55% of people in the U.S. die without some sort of estate plan or will. But estate planning is crucial, especially for business owners. Fortunately, there are some easy strategies that can help business owners form their estate plan. First off, … Continue reading “Business Owners: What to Know About Estate Planning”

Online marketing and hospitality service Airbnb is providing a new range of services to attract those travelers interested in traditional hotels and luxury accommodations. According to Reuters, Airbnb recently began hosting new categories to make it easier for bed-and-breakfasts and boutique hotels to list available rooms on its website in an effort to increase sales. While parts of the travel industry are making headway with new vegan-friendly vacations, Airbnb was forced to slash many of its listings in more popular … Continue reading “Airbnb Begins Listing Hotels and Luxury Vacations to Boost Growth”

Emergencies happen all the time. You may lose your job, get into a car accident, or experience a natural disaster. In any one of these events, it’s crucial to be financially prepared. Unfortunately, living beyond day to day financials and thinking about setting aside a savings account may seem out of the question for many people. If this situation sounds familiar to you, you are not alone. According to a survey conducted by the Federal Reserve in 2014, only 53% of … Continue reading “3 Tips to Help You Start Planning Your Emergency Fund Today”

Not enough homeowners are fully aware of the importance of property maintenance and home renovation. Whether you’re breaking into the housing market for the first time or have been a property owner for decades, you should constantly be focusing on ways to increase your home’s resale value just in case you ever decide to sell. Installing new asphalt shingles on your roof, for example, can yield a return on investment (ROI) of nearly 62%. Even doing some simple landscaping projects can increase … Continue reading “Despite Large Sales Profits, Homeowners Aren’t Listing Their Properties”