Why Some Countries Have Higher Interest Rates

Countries With High Interest Rates As the chart below indicates, some countries have very high bank interest rates. While money invested in a Canadian bank may only earn 1% interest, that same money could earn 12% interest in Nigeria. So, why don’t people invest all their money in foreign banks? This article briefly explains the… Continue reading Why Some Countries Have Higher Interest Rates

One Coin for All of Your Cards – Universal Digital Card Device

Coin is a credit-card size device similar to the Proteân Echo that retains multiple cards in its memory. As of November 2013, it’s currently in the crowd-source funding phase, but is reported for availability in 2014. There are many card storage apps for the iPhone and other mobile devices. These will keep track of your card… Continue reading One Coin for All of Your Cards – Universal Digital Card Device

Ally Bank – Online Banking and High Interest Rate Savings

Finance Summary It’s helpful to have at least two financial institutions for your banking needs. You may choose to work with a local bank for personalized local service. However, for additional features, services, and possibly better interest rates on investments you may want to create an account with an online bank such as Ally Bank.… Continue reading Ally Bank – Online Banking and High Interest Rate Savings

NeatReceipts Document Imaging and Synchronized Digital Filing System in the Cloud

Summary. The Neat Company has introduced cloud document imaging storage and synchronization for their NeatReceipts software and scanner system. Benefits. Like other scanning systems, NeatReceipts uses OCR to create searchable PDF files of scanned images, and NeatReceipts can convert scanned business cards into digital entries in your computer’s address book. What makes NeatReceipts unique is… Continue reading NeatReceipts Document Imaging and Synchronized Digital Filing System in the Cloud

Simpler Living Consultant – Larry Barsh

17 September 2012 Friends of Smaller and Simpler Living, The small house movement has an abundance of plans for building smaller homes. At this point, for most people, the challenge of downsizing isn’t an architectural one, but an internal one. A transition toward simpler living, whether by choice or circumstance, challenges us at every level:… Continue reading Simpler Living Consultant – Larry Barsh

Mass Incarceration – PBS Special on Religion & Ethics

Watch Mass Incarceration on PBS. See more from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly. DEBORAH POTTER (Correspondent): At first glance, the Front Porch Cafe could be any neighborhood coffee shop. But the make-shift kitchen isn’t quite up to par, and those guys at the grill aren’t your typical cooks. JON SCYOC (Former Inmate): I actually have a small felony… Continue reading Mass Incarceration – PBS Special on Religion & Ethics

Aljazeera Report on Education, Culture, Lifestyle, Economy, Housing, and Employment in China

This is a common story for young people in countries and cities around the world seeking employment and hoping to create a better life. Description: Many young Chinese are losing faith in China’s economic miracle. Even though the country is poised to overtake the US in the next decade as the world’s largest, fewer Chinese… Continue reading Aljazeera Report on Education, Culture, Lifestyle, Economy, Housing, and Employment in China