When borrowing money, it helps to know your limits. (iStock) Situations can arise where you need to take out a personal loan. You may have to make an unexpected purchase or you may want to consolidate your debt into one payment. But sometimes one loan may not cover your needs, […]
With retail and apartment vacancies rising and rents falling, and with the prospect of employers cutting their office space looming, the question is whether the hundreds of millions of dollars the banks have set aside for commercial-property loan losses will be enough. An epicenter of Covid-19, the city shut down […]
BERLIN (Reuters) – The latest economic data provide hope that Germany’s economy can return to pre-crisis levels in early 2022, Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday. Germany’s rising level of government debt is not a problem because the country can tackle the situation with “good growth”, Scholz told TV […]
Photographer: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg Photographer: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg While there’s no launch date yet, the People’s Bank of China is likely to be the first major central bank to issue a digital version of its currency, the yuan, seeking to keep up with — and control of — a rapidly digitizing economy. […]
Taking out a personal loan could help you borrow at an affordable rate to cover expenses. But how fast can you get one? Find out here. (iStock) As the coronavirus pandemic forces the U.S. economy into a recession, many families are worried about covering their daily costs. If you need help […]
Houston International Insurance Group, Ltd. (“HIIG” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company has hired Jason Rollins to join its Commercial Property group as Director of Underwriting. Mr. Rollins has 20 years of experience building highly profitable property books. He previously was the Head Property Underwriter at International Mining […]
It’s one of the hottest issues on the November ballot — but it is often misunderstood. Proposition 15 promises the biggest change in property taxes in 40 years. The measure would raise up to $11.5 billion for schools and local governments, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office.Prop. 15 would […]
Devin Leary looked up at the clock with 1:44 remaining Saturday at No. 24 Pittsburgh. N.C. State trailed the Panthers by five and had 80 yards to go. Making things more complicated, Pittsburgh entered the game with the top defense in the ACC. The task was a tall one, yet […]
A major German digital security firm that is a significant player in the electronic payments sector on Tuesday (Sept. 15) has backed a call by the head of the European Central Bank (ECB) for quick exploration into creating an official European Union digital currency. Giesecke+Devrient Chairman and Group CEO Ralf […]
Proposition 15 is on the ballot to eliminate the property tax cap for business properties to increase funding for local governments and schools. CALIFORNIA, USA — Proposition 15 is on the ballot in 2020 to amend the tax caps set by Proposition 13 back in 1978. The voters chose […]
As China prepares to debut digital currency, JD.com Inc., one of the biggest eCommerce businesses in China, has partnered with the central bank to advance the technology. CoinTelegraph.com reported the retailer has entered into a partnership with the Digital Currency Research Institute of the People’s Bank of China (PBoC). The news […]
Strategy plays an important role in building a real-estate portfolio. Ryan Boykin and Jason Shepherd are the cofounders of Atlas Real Estate, a Denver property-management firm founded in 2013 that now has a portfolio of over 3,400 properties. With over a decade of experience in real-estate investing and property management, […]
Technology is increasingly changing the way insurers operate. FREMONT, CA: The insurance industry is modernizing itself by equipping its arsenal with a large array of innovations. Technology has been transforming almost every dimension in the world, and insurance is certainly not an exception. The expectations of insurance customers are evolving […]
An Alabama state senator who resigned earlier this month was sentenced to one year of probation after pleading guilty to a campaign finance violation, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Monday. David Burkette, a Democrat who represented Montgomery in the Alabama State Senate, pleaded guilty Monday to violating campaign finance […]
The tech and payments-focused subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce company JD.com has entered into a partnership with the Digital Currency Research Institute of the People’s Bank of China. Local media reported on Sept. 21 that JD Digital Technology and the Digital Currency Research Institute will promote the development of mobile applications […]
The pandemic has been hard on commercial real estate investors. With many companies now working remotely, large swaths of commercial buildings and office spaces have been left empty. In some cases, tenants have decided not to come back for good. Obviously, that’s a big threat to business. It means less […]
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren was indicted Friday on charges she broke campaign finance rules and committed fraud during her reelection campaign three years ago, adding another layer of crisis in a city that has been reeling over its handling over a police killing. Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley also […]
Make smart choices when choosing the right personal loan to save money. (iStock) Personal loans can have a lot of financial benefits if you find the right loan with the right lender. The right personal loan can help you pay off a big-ticket loan or even reduce high-interest credit card […]
With over twenty years of experience in information security, Ameet Naik, an expert in digital security, explains what digital skimming is and how it can hurt your clients and your business. Digital skimming is one of the major hidden threats to any business. With social distancing rules still in effect, […]
The perfect loans for renovations offer a combination of low interest rates, comfortable repayment terms, and the right amount of money. The best way to get to the ideal loan is to ask yourself a few questions. Do I want a secured or unsecured loan? With a secured loan, you […]