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TIAA-CREF Investment Funds

TIAA-CREF U.S. Equity Funds Growth & Income (TIIRX) Mid-Cap Growth (TCMGX) Real Estate Securities (TCREX) Equity Index (TINRX) Large-Cap Growth (TIRTX) Mid-Cap Value (TCMVX) Social Choice Equity (TICRX) Large-Cap Value (TCLCX) Small-Cap Equity (TCSEX) Social Choice Low Carbon Equity Fund (TLWCX)

Investment Advice from Vanguard

Four timeless principles to help you reach your investment objectives Successful investment management companies base their business on a core investment philosophy, and Vanguard is no different. Although we offer many specific strategies through both internally and externally managed funds, an overarching theme runs through the investment guidance we provide to clients—focus on those things… Continue reading Investment Advice from Vanguard

Why Some Countries Have Higher Interest Rates

Countries With High Interest Rates As the chart below indicates, some countries have very high bank interest rates. While money invested in a Canadian bank may only earn 1% interest, that same money could earn 12% interest in Nigeria. So, why don’t people invest all their money in foreign banks? This article briefly explains the… Continue reading Why Some Countries Have Higher Interest Rates

One Coin for All of Your Cards – Universal Digital Card Device

Coin is a credit-card size device similar to the Proteân Echo that retains multiple cards in its memory. As of November 2013, it’s currently in the crowd-source funding phase, but is reported for availability in 2014. There are many card storage apps for the iPhone and other mobile devices. These will keep track of your card… Continue reading One Coin for All of Your Cards – Universal Digital Card Device

Aljazeera Report on Education, Culture, Lifestyle, Economy, Housing, and Employment in China

This is a common story for young people in countries and cities around the world seeking employment and hoping to create a better life. Description: Many young Chinese are losing faith in China’s economic miracle. Even though the country is poised to overtake the US in the next decade as the world’s largest, fewer Chinese… Continue reading Aljazeera Report on Education, Culture, Lifestyle, Economy, Housing, and Employment in China

Investing and Saving Money – Financial Tools and Resources

Finance Summary. Below is a list that represents a the broad spectrum of financial diversification available for investing and saving money. Much of the information presented here in condensed form was gathered from the Basics of Investing Lesson in the Money 101 Guide offered by Money Magazine which is owned by CNN which is owned… Continue reading Investing and Saving Money – Financial Tools and Resources