It probably won’t take a great deal of persuasion to convince investors that there’s an “age of disorder.” That’s the title of a new Deutsche Bank research note, which says the world is entering its sixth distinct era of modern times. So say goodbye to the “era of globalization” and …
Read More »Dispatches from a Pandemic: Spain virologists say the country’s second virus wave holds a valuable lesson for the rest of the world
MADRID — Just days away from the start of a new school year, Spain’s capital city rolled out fresh restrictions on Monday to cope with what’s becoming a relentless second wave of cases. But those measures — strict controls on the distance between seats rather than tables in food-service settings, …
Read More »Thinking of moving from the city to the suburbs amid the pandemic? 5 financial factors you should consider first
Sick of being cramped inside a small apartment where you now not only live, but work and teach your kids, too? You’re far from alone these days. But buying a home and moving to the suburbs is far from a fool-proof decision from a financial perspective, even in an era …
Read More »How to Protect Your Home from Floods
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, flooding is the most common and one of the most expensive weather disasters across the US. From 1980 to 2013, floods cost American citizens over $ 260bn in damage repairs, and from 2006 to 2015, federal flood insurance claims came in at …
Read More »A new investing strategy aims to influence racial justice, from the ground up
For far too long, there haven’t been many good options for Americans who want to do well by doing good with their investment dollars. An entire industry has emerged to counsel investors on stocks to avoid, based on certain criteria: companies that don’t have diverse workforces, or those with objectionable …
Read More »‘We’re all in this together’: Dr. Fauci outlines how the U.S. can learn from other countries in the battle against COVID-19
What can the U.S. do differently? Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, delivered some blunt messages to the public during an online video interview with actor Matthew McConaughey. There are three key reasons why many island nations and Asian countries, such as New …
Read More »How Interior Design Has Evolved: From 1950 to 2020
Throughout the decades, home design has evolved to meet each household’s unique needs and style. (DepositPhotos) Interior design has always evolved to meet homeowners’ needs and preferences. Sometimes, those changes have been rapid, with drastic shifts happening each decade. This has been the case for the evolution of home interiors …
Read More »Mosquito Control Tips: How To Avoid Pests From Lurking In Your Home
No home is immune to mosquitoes. Regardless of how spacious your property or how exclusive your location is, expect that mosquitoes will eventually find their way into your home. Leaving this problem unaddressed can eventually cause diseases to you and your family. Young caucasian man holding a fly swatter wanting …
Read More »How To Prevent Birds From Nesting In Your Roof?
Birds are cute, peaceful, and harmless… until they start nesting in your roof. Whether it’s sparrows, pigeons, cockatoos, myna birds, and starlings, birds are a major inconvenience when they turn your rooftop into their home. Once they have chosen to nest on your roof, expect the whole area to be …
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