Ask the Expert: Buying a duplex
We’re thinking that buying a duplex would be a good idea. What do you think? Buying a duplex is an excellent way to build equity and reduce taxes, as long…
Month: September 2017
What can a real estate agent do for me when I want to sell my home?
The data tell the story: A real estate agent can sell your house faster and for a higher price than you would get by selling it on your own. In fact,…
The importance of showing gratitude
Everyone knows that it is good manners to thank people. What might be less intuitive is that showing gratitude creates a whole host of positive outcomes…
Self-University Week: Learn how to educate yourself
Many people would love to consider themselves lifelong learners, but the reality is that most are not willing to put time and effort into learning once…
Success through being a generalist
Everyone knows what it means to specialize in a particular field but it might not be as common to think about what it means to be a generalist. Forbes…
Bitcoin millionaire
There exist Bitcoin millionaires. Among them, Jered Kenna who bought his first batch of Bitcoins at 20 cents each and traded them for $258 each. Famously,…
Virtual currencies carry real value
Anyone that has their finger on the pulse of technology and finance has at some point encountered virtual currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum and seen…
Is Hyperloop the future of mass transit?
For anyone forced to travel often as part of their work commute or far-reaching responsibilities, it can become apparent pretty quickly that congested…
Could emojis be helping language?
Those little faces, smiley and otherwise, are spreading their way across global culture. It wouldn’t be a stretch to think that they could threaten actual…
What is a PDF and why have they stuck around?
Anyone who has used a computer for long has likely encountered a PDF file. The ubiquitous file type is a must-have for exchanging files. According to…