Interesting facts of the financial world

mr.trader2 weeks ago

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Собеседование в Google сложнее экзамена: 15 вопросов на смекалку

В то время, как большинство людей в России мечтают найти работу в Газпроме” или пойти на “хлебную” госслужбу, в развитых странах молодые люди стремятся попасть в инновационные компании. Но для того чтобы получить хорошую должность, претенденту необходимо пройти жёсткий отбор. Например, к собеседованию в популярной во всем мире поисковой системе Google готовятся несколько месяцев, как к сложному экзамену. Приоритетом для Google являются лица, окончившие частные американские вузы, такие как Гарвардский, Принстонский, Брауновский, Пенсильванский,  Йельский, Колумбийский, Корнельский университеты, Дартмутский колледж. Причем приёмная комиссия может затребовать текущие оценки за время учёбы независимо от вашего возраста. И самое главное, Google ищет талантливых людей,…

mr.traderOctober 28, 2023

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Shocking taxes in the U.S.

В то время как в штате Иллинойс законодатели озаботились тем, что у них нет налога на кроссовки, другие штаты уже давно «изводят» своих жителей необычными налогами. Таких, с точки зрения портала mr-trader.com, забавных налогов в штатах США набралось более десятка. Налог на Мурзика Вполне разумный налог в штате Северная Каролина. Например, любитель животных города Дарем безропотно платит налог на своего питомца. 75 долларов обходится хозяину его домашнее животное, если оно не кастрировано (не стерилизовано), в противном случае налог составляет 10 долларов. Налог на конфетку В штате Иллинойс дорогие конфеты, не содержащие соевой муки, облагаются дополнительным налогом в 5%. Как считают…

Eugene KorSeptember 15, 2023

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10 dangerous and banned foods

It has long been known that well-to-do Americans suffer from obesity, which is caused by improper diet and eating genetically modified foods. At the same time, the danger to human life of some of them has caused a ban on their sale in other countries. ForTrader.org magazine offers you a list of 10 food products that are freely available in the U.S., but are outlawed in other countries. We recommend paying attention to them and avoiding them if possible, even if you find items on the list in your store! 1. Farm-raised salmon If you want to eat fish that only benefits your body, then stay as far away as possible...

Eugene KorSeptember 15, 2023

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Freelancing: 10 ways to earn money from home

Tired of the usual work, to which you have to get in the jammed transport in the early morning, and tolerate the boss's attitude on arrival? Are you a young mom who already has free time and a desire to work from home? Or, perhaps, in your small town and there is no work at all, except as a loader and janitor? In that case, your savior is his majesty the Internet. No, we're not talking about sitting around on social media or watching videos about cute kittens. We are talking about real, tangible earnings, depending on your creative skills and erudition. That is - about working remotely (or, in international parlance, -...).

mr.traderSeptember 8, 2023

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Make yourself: 8 steps to success

In order to become successful in business and cheerful person, it is not necessary at all to be super attractive, possess oratorical abilities, some inner charm or charisma. All you need is to acquire a clear plan for the birth of yourself as a new person, to take care of yourself or, as Americans say, "make yourself". Other equally interesting articles: What a man should know before leaving the house The most unusual US taxes The world turned away from these cars The housing question in Moscow: renting an apartment or a mortgage? A child should know the value of money 1. Free your head from unnecessary junk. Part with bad habits, aimless pastime, do not remember stressful situations, detach...

mr.traderSeptember 4, 2023

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A child should know the value of money

Ask your child what he or she would spend money on if you gave him or her 3,000 or even 6,000 rubles. You are likely to be surprised by his answer. Even if this is your first conversation with your child on this topic, you will surely be amazed at his or her ability to prioritize spending the money. And although your child can, as a consumer, figure out what to buy first (sweets or toys), it does not at all indicate his reasonable approach to spending money. Therefore, your task as a parent is to teach your heir the basics of financial discipline. Below are a few useful tips that will help to form a child's...

mr.traderAugust 31, 2023

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11 technologies of the future that could save the economic world

The new technologies of the 21st century will give the economy a noticeable acceleration, and the financial crisis and subsequent sluggish economic growth will seem nothing more than an unfortunate misunderstanding. Ever since the speculative bubble in the US real estate market burst and a period of slower economic growth began in developed countries, the Internet has been flooded with pessimistic comments and blog articles, and even major media outlets have succumbed to panic. Ultimately, the cumulative effect of the new tech discoveries will prove to be stronger than our gloomy economic forecasts. In this article, I will discuss the things that will make the 21st century truly unforgettable for humanity, as well as reveal some short-term factors that could keep...

mr.traderAugust 29, 2023

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What a man should know before he leaves the house

Not all men know about fashion. Wives, mothers or girlfriends usually tell them what to wear and how to wear it. Here are some tips that will help you understand the intricacies of men's fashion yourself. Remembering and following them, you will avoid mocking smiles from your colleagues at work, as well as feel more confident in decent society. Dark blue suit for all occasions Buy yourself a dark blue suit - it will make you look slimmer. It is quite versatile: in such a suit you can go on a business trip, go to the theater or attend a festive event. Slightly fitted suit looks more elegant It's no secret that ill-fitting, baggy...

mr.traderAugust 23, 2023

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The future of the world community through the eyes of American intelligence

In 20 years, the world will change dramatically. The world's population will increase by about 1.2 billion people. The demand for fresh water and energy will almost double and the demand for food will increase by one third. Water and food shortages will mainly affect Africa and the Middle East. The U.S. will lose its superpower status, and economic growth in Europe, Japan and Russia will stagnate. Extremism in Islam will probably fade, but small terrorist organizations will continue "jihad" using biological and cyber weapons against civilization. During this period, the armies of the world will receive new weapons and possibly robot soldiers. You can read the PDF version of the article in ForTrader.org Such predictions are contained...

mr.traderAugust 22, 2023

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The world has turned its back on these cars - part 2

ForTrader.org continues to publish the list of cars that were not accepted by the world for various reasons. Ford Excursion: Gigantomania will not do any good Americans' love for big cars is well known, but the Ford Excursion was too big even for them. Manufacturers, having launched the conveyor of these cars in 1999, believed that it would squeeze the "classmate" Chevrolet Suburban on the market. Apparently, Ford managers decided to seize the market by mass production of huge Excursion. The giant was designed on the base of F-250 pickup truck with GVW of about 4 tons. On Excursion, in the base version, installed a giant eight-cylinder V-formed motor with a volume of 5.4 liters and a power of 259 hp. At the request of the customer on the car...

mr.traderAugust 19, 2023

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Central bank governors' salaries: Mark Carney will get more than $1 million for 2013

According to the published data of the ECB, the compensation of the head of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi at the end of 2012 was higher than that of the other heads of the world's leading central banks. At the same time, the head of the US Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke has been receiving "the least" for several years in a row. Mario Draghi's total cash compensation in 2012 amounted to €374,124 ($493,700). This is slightly more than the amount he received in 2011. - €370,000 ($486,200). Bank of England Governor Mervyn King's salary has been fixed at £305,368 ($478,700) since 2010. The head of the Bank of Japan Masaaki Shirakawa, who will leave his post in March this year, according to the results of 2012...

mr.traderAugust 15, 2023

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The world has turned its back on these cars

It is not at all easy to guess the market's desires, design a car, put it into production, and then attract buyers. The car must meet world standards, have an attractive design, reasonable price and bring profit to the manufacturer. Sometimes it seems to the latter that a successful car has turned out, but the market gives the product its own, opposite assessment. Apparently, buyers have good reasons to pass by such cars. The principle of choosing cars resembles the choice of a bride, in descending order: appearance (design); intelligence (technical content); ability to support the family budget (price). Over the last twenty years, there have been several car brands that did not pass this selection and as a result became outsiders of the world market. ForTrader.org will tell you about them below. Ford...

mr.traderAugust 11, 2023

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Housing issue in Moscow: rent or mortgage?

As world experience shows, buying an apartment is not always the best option in solving the housing problem. The introduction in the new year of additional fees from homeowners for capital repairs of apartment buildings, the calculation of tax on living space at market value - all this adds to the confidence that renting an apartment for Russians will become more and more attractive. Renting an apartment is more attractive than a mortgage According to ForTrader.org experts, mortgage rates are currently twice as high as renting rates, and renting has been rising more slowly than housing costs this year, for example in the Moscow region. In 2012, according to statistics, real estate prices in Moscow and the Moscow region rose by 6%, and the cost of...

mr.traderAugust 11, 2023

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Even James Bond dreams about these cars

These days, a car is more than a means of transportation. It's a smartphone and a computer on wheels. Automatic location technology, parking mode, is increasingly becoming standard in cars. Many drivers can expect to enjoy not only infotainment systems on 8-inch LED (light-emitting diode) displays, but also the "intelligence" of the car with its systems of night vision, emergency braking. But the car models will still not become twins. High-tech cars and trucks are created, which are an order of magnitude ahead of their time - as in the secret bases of James Bond. These technologies are not just for high-end cars. There are cars at a moderate price, but in terms of "intelligence".....

mr.traderAugust 7, 2023

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12 basic concepts to learn to understand economics

1. economics has two main areas - microeconomics and macroeconomics Microeconomics deals with customers, income, prices, profitability, etc. Macroeconomics deals with the economy as a whole, interest rates, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and other concepts that are covered in newspapers under the heading of economics. Microeconomics is more useful for executives, while macroeconomics is mostly followed by investors. 2. Law of Supply and Demand - the foundation of economics Whenever there is an increase in the supply of a commodity, its price goes down and whenever there is an increase in the demand for the commodity, the price goes up. Thus, when you have an overproduction of wheat, food prices should go down,...

mr.traderAugust 6, 2023

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Technologies that will make billions of dollars in 2013

Many of you have already noticed four major high-margin trends in 2012: mobile, social, cloud and Big data (big data analytics). The same major trends will remain in 2013. IDC analyzed the market conditions and came to some conclusions. The world will spend $2.1 trillion on technology in 2013 Companies are ready to modernize old technologies and move to new ones. And consumers are opening their wallets to pay for their smartphone, tablet and app purchases. IT spending by companies will grow by nearly 6% in 2013. 1. The frantic growth of technology in emerging markets Entering international markets is forcing companies in developing countries to utilize the latest information technology. Such regions,...

mr.traderAugust 4, 2023

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A few simple tips for the computer user

Having mastered computer literacy, the user keeps up with the times, gradually mastering the intricacies and wisdom of electronic devices, thus opening up a world with limitless possibilities - whether it is communication or information acquisition. To fully utilize the capabilities of your computer you need to take some actions. 1. Back up important files First of all, you need to take care of your important files. All experienced users know this. To make a backup on a computer running Windows 7, you need to click on Start, type Archiving in the search and run the Archiving and Restore Files program. The installation wizard will complete the process. To create a backup...

mr.traderAugust 4, 2023

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How do you get a good fit in a team?

If you are not a hermit, but work in a large team, you want to succeed and gain the trust of the majority or at least learn not to irritate others with their presence, you need to remember a few rules. 1. Remember the name Try to remember the name of the person and the place of your first meeting. If at the first acquaintance you forgot the name of the interlocutor (it often happens), do not hesitate to ask him/her again. To make your interlocutor feel at ease, address him or her by name during the conversation. 2. Let people through First to open the door, not to break in it, but to let people through, to hold the door behind you - these are elementary rules of etiquette, which are even inconvenient to remind, but if ignored....

mr.traderAugust 3, 2023

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In what countries do you get a residence permit (residence permit) when buying an apartment?

We have decided to devote this review to the issue of obtaining a residence permit (residence permit), which is granted when buying real estate in different countries of the world. 1. Residence permit for 12 million rubles in Bulgaria The easiest way to get a residence permit in Bulgaria: investing in the economy of the country or buying real estate for the amount of 12 million rubles gives you the right even to a residence permit. Bulgaria gladly accepts foreign pensioners. Having bought an apartment, elderly people can receive a pension at their place of residence. 2. Residence permit for 12 million rubles in Cyprus In Cyprus, when buying an apartment worth 300,000 euros (12 million rubles) you will be provided with a multi-visa for six months. After three years.