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The U.S. dollar has jumped to its strongest level in nearly a year, raising questions about how a strong greenback could act as a drag on debt and oil demand in much of the world.  The U.S. Federal Reserve announced another rate hike a…

Wall Street is shocked, but it shouldn't be: Tariffs targeting China should have been a given, and now the market's tanking on trade war fears as if it just crept up on everyone, but Trump's been very clear on this. Wall Street is known…

Outwardly, a home-based business might appear to be just another easy source of some extra income. In reality, however, it can be extremely taxing and yet, cannot guarantee success. Like any other form of business, home-based…

Retirement: It's nice to get out of the rat race, but you have to learn to get along with less cheese - Gene Perret Luxurious and convenient post retirement life is a thing of the past. We are living in an age when the inflation is…

Retirement comes with a range of positive and negative possibilities. But you have the power to ensure that your golden years remain golden. George Foreman rightly said, “The question isn't at what age I want to retire, it's…

One often accepts whatever is being offered by an employer from the fear of demanding a lot more than what the employer might be prepared to pay. Remember, never undervalue your skills simply because the offer made to you sounds okay, or…

Real estate agents are thought to be almost indispensable for property transactions. While you may assume that your property is in safe hands, there could be conflicting interests you’re unaware of. Be cautious of the following…

Since money is capable of connoting a host of different meanings to different people, it has become a dreaded topic of discussion, and consequently, a premier reason for divorces. In a marriage, it is imperative that you…

Being a successful entrepreneur is not everybody’s cup of tea. Entrepreneurs are people who are different from the hoi-polloi in more ways than one. Here are the characteristics that mark the personalities of successful…

Friendship and money, they say, should be kept poles apart to maintain the relationship’s sanctity. The Money Times explores ways of asking your friend to lend you some money in dire situations. No matter how close you are with…