According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), almost half or 43 percent of the United States is still in a drought this summer, mostly in the West. The worst category of drought—exceptional drought or D4—is now happening in California, the Southwest, and a part of central North Dakota. Experts are expecting this to
The United States is on its way to building herd immunity and stopping the spread of COVID-19. Merely half a year after the nation started its vaccination campaign against the ongoing pandemic, transmission has slowed down, and rates of new infections have gone down significantly from their peak of over 300,000 cases in one day
Many buyers are afraid to make mistakes when making a real estate investment purchase. But that does not stop them from making bad decisions. You can avoid this by getting to know the common investment property traps. Investing While You Own Personal Finances Is a Mess Many new investors want to jump on real estate
Most individuals think that buying a home is just proof of financial stability or success. But for couples who are planning to start a family or those who already have one, buying their first house is about settling in a place where they can bond and make memories. At the same time, you get to
You’ve made it. Your hard work has earned you a membership in the very exclusive and hush-hush club of the well-heeled. Your investment portfolio has diversified, and now you have passive income sources left and right. In fact, you no longer have to work. You’re pretty much set for life. But you cannot stop hustling.
There’s nothing like moving into a new apartment that signals the start of a new chapter in your life. However, not everyone has a keen eye for what looks good in a living space, especially when it’s your first time designing your own place. And it can be a daunting task because unless you were
Rental properties in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors are popular investment options in Australia. The landlord demographic is also diverse, ranging from homeowners renting out a spare room to earn passive income to seasoned investors with impressive portfolios. Whatever type of rental property owner you are, it must have been a tough year for
Most of the population is under what can be seen as “pandemic fatigue.” It’s caused most people to ignore safety precautions. It’s also the reason why people are seeking to travel, even when restrictions have not yet been loosened. If you’re in the business side of things, you’re mostly pining for a return to the
When the pandemic started to hit last year, everything ground to a halt when markets and businesses shut down. It is a concerted effort to stop the spread of the virus. The negative effect is that economies were effectively threatened, with many people losing their jobs and businesses closing for good. As bad as it
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic (which the world continues to face as vaccines start slowly being introduced), it’s safe to say the economic downturn has been felt by industries worldwide. It has been especially hard on the individuals going about the year as average citizens. Usually, investment is a solid path to financial
