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Equifax Hack Results In 143 Million Americans’ Personal Information Lost

Financiarul September 18, 2017July 19, 2024Featured News

After the first five years of forming a business only 44% of companies will continue to thrive. While in some cases this may be the result of poor practice, some businesses become the unfortunate victims of identity theft and are run into the ground. Credit reporting agency Equifax may be one such company. The agency reported Thursday, September 7 that its customer data had been hacked and the personal information of 143 million Americans stolen. “The type of information that … Continue reading “Equifax Hack Results In 143 Million Americans’ Personal Information Lost”

Now Might Be The Best Time To Get a Credit Card, Here’s Why

Financiarul September 15, 2017July 19, 2024Economy

There has never been a better time to have a credit card than right now. That’s how it appears to those seven in 10 Americans that own at least one. And why is that? The amazing deals, of course. Credit card companies across the nation are bringing the heat with all the deals they’re offering their customers. But they’re also taking notice of all the great benefits, and realizing that they might be spending more than they’re gaining. Some companies … Continue reading “Now Might Be The Best Time To Get a Credit Card, Here’s Why”

Hurricane Harvey, North Korea, And Looming Federal Debt Lead To Falling Mortgage Rates

Financiarul September 15, 2017July 19, 2024Economy, Financing

The housing market is in an odd situation currently, with very low supply and rising demand. Construction companies can’t build homes fast enough to fill the need, and so home prices are rising as a response. This does, however, mean that selling a home can be a very profitable venture right now. It also means that the housing market is especially fluid this year. One such change is that mortgage rates are moving ever lower as investors get anxious about … Continue reading “Hurricane Harvey, North Korea, And Looming Federal Debt Lead To Falling Mortgage Rates”

Is There a Link Between Career Success and Physical Appearance?

Financiarul September 11, 2017July 19, 2024Featured

Unfortunately, the harsh reality of this world is that the amount of money someone is paid, and in some instances, whether or not they get hired in the first place, is somewhat based on trivialities like physical appearance. When a job candidate walks into an interview, the hiring manager, whether consciously or not, is silently judging that person based on appearances alone. Everything from height and weight to the look of the interviewee’s smile is being processed by the interviewer … Continue reading “Is There a Link Between Career Success and Physical Appearance?”

Aristocrat Dividends: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

Financiarul September 2, 2017July 19, 2024Business, Featured News

The financial industry is a complex one to try and understand. It has a lot of terms and acronyms that the average investor might not understand. For instance, the term “Dividend Aristocrats.” Dividend Aristocrats are defined as companies in the SandP 500 that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. These are mainly comprised of large, well-known, blue-chip companies. But it’s not easy to fall into this category, and only 51 companies can currently claim the title. … Continue reading “Aristocrat Dividends: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?”

Botox-Maker Allergan Plc Tops Wall Street Estimates With Revenue Increase

Financiarul September 1, 2017July 19, 2024Featured News

The maker of Botox Allergan Plc has made a quarterly profit higher than market expectations. The drugmaker’s revenue experienced a 9% increase with the assistance of the pharmaceutical company’s medical aesthetics unit. The unit has since seen an increase in revenue of more than 53%, rising from $419.8 million to $643.9 million. According to Investor’s Business Daily, aside from Botox’s increased sales, other products of the company have had stagnant, if not negative, results. Kybella, a fat-removing drug that’s injected … Continue reading “Botox-Maker Allergan Plc Tops Wall Street Estimates With Revenue Increase”

Hot Tub Market Grows With Wooden Hot Tubs A New Trend

Financiarul August 30, 2017July 19, 2024Featured News

Owning a hot tub is often considered one of the signs of luxury and wealth, a way to signify that you’ve made it, much like owning a new sports car or a large house. In spring of 2014, the total number of households with hot tubs, pools, and spas had reached nearly 21 million. But the market didn’t stop there, especially as the economy recovered from The Great Recession of 2008. According to a new market research report, the hot … Continue reading “Hot Tub Market Grows With Wooden Hot Tubs A New Trend”