It’s been a pretty interesting week as far as events go. The pressure has been on and off Greece all week, as it now seems clear that a bailout for them is coming, but the question is under what terms and conditions. Angela Merkel of Germany is going to have to face regional elections soon,… [Read More]
Archives for April 2010
Have a Lump Sum? Should You Pay Off the Mortgage Faster or Invest It Instead?
I have recently been considering buying a property (yes, even with the still-high real estate prices up north) since I have been renting for many years now and our rent is quite expensive, and no need to risk losing money and having to borrow or get online payday loans. We have managed to save enough… [Read More]
Chargebacks: A Handy Weapon in the Fight Against Unscrupulous Merchants
The world of internet commerce has exploded over the past few years; nowadays, you can purchase almost anything imaginable on the web. When it comes to making purchases online as well as offline, you want to deal with a merchant you can trust. However, problems can always arise, especially when you deal with a merchant… [Read More]
Cultural Richness and Weekend Reading
The picture above was taken at the Angkor temple complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This temple complex is a testament to the richness of the cultures and history of the world. I highly recommend visiting the region at least once in your life. Why mention it? Because I have been hearing and talking a lot… [Read More]
Our Beautiful Earth: Remembering Earth Day
Earth. Vast, ancient, and magnificent. Our birthplace… our home. It’s beautiful, isn’t it? Since it is Earth Day, after all, let’s take a moment to wonder at this planet we call our home. There are those who say that we humans have been a scourge upon the earth; that we have done nothing but plundered… [Read More]




