At 59 years old, Christine Lagarde has a string of achievements that are the envy of her peers. The company that she keeps is anything but ordinary – she is leading one of the most influential and powerful financial institutions in the world – the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF comprises 188 countries which […]
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Weekly Round-Up: Top 5 News Stories of the Week
It’s been a busy week. From the Volkswagen debacle to fake Apple stores popping up in China, here are 5 important news stories from the past week that you should definitely be caught up on. 1. The Volkswagen Scandal If for some reason you haven’t heard about the huge VW crisis, boy are you in […]
Read this article »10 Tips for Starting Your Own Business
Building and running your own business can be super-stressful but it is a great life choice. It will take a lot of you time, effort and energy but if that’s your dream, you should definitely try to make it come to life. There’s no doubt that starting from scratch and being your own boss is […]
Read this article »10 things You Should Never Say in a Job Interview
The job market is a cut-throat arena and making a good impression during interviews is pivotal. Here are a few line you should avoid at all costs. Trust us, we’re saving your life. 1. “My last company was awful.” Even if you’ve been through hell at your old job, badmouthing a past employer is a […]
Read this article »Dr. Dre: A Financial Maestro
Dr. Dre needs no introduction to the world. This hip-hop superstar is loved, admired and respected from Compton to Cape Town and there is plenty of drive and determination in his rising star. Dr. Dre’s net worth has been estimated at over $700 million and this is a conservative figure since his business empire is […]
Read this article »The Meditating Investor: Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio is the world’s most successful hedge fund manager. His firm, Bridgewater Associates, founded by Dalio in 1975, currently manages over $150 billion. And to what does he attribute his great success? Ray believes its two things that make his system work: Meditation, and Practicality. In a world where information is everywhere, it becomes […]
Read this article »The Secret To Donald Trump’s Appeal
Donald Trump has been making outlandish comments on just about everything, and the people are loving him for it. Two months ago, in his opening speech, Trump caused an uproar with his comments about Mexicans crossing the border. But, Mexicans is not the only topic on Trump’s mind. Trump has built a brand for […]
Read this article »Here’s How Shaq Built a Powerful Brand and Business Empire
Shaqille O’Neal is not your average giant. Nor is he your average former athlete. While many basketball legends have squandered their fortunes and declared bankruptcy, Shaq is proving that, as an athlete, it’s possible to make money, and maintain that profitability well after you step off the court for the last time. Shaq’s upbringing was […]
Read this article »Will Donald Trump be the next President of the United States?
Even after losing millions of dollars worth of contracts with NBC, Univision, and Macy’s, Donald Trump is sticking to what he said during his presidential campaign announcement (on June 16th) about Mexicans. Believe it or not, Trump is currently hugely popular with the American people. He is the 2nd most popular Republican candidate so far, […]
Read this article »Greece Votes “No” to the Referendum, Now What?
In a historic vote on Sunday, the Greek people made it clear to the world that they refuse to accept the austerity measures offered by Germany and the International Monetary fund. Greece’s Finance Minister stepped down soon after the referendum after being informed by Prime Minister Tsipras that the road ahead for Greece would be […]
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