Personal Finance and Investing

PATA and Space Tourism with CNN Richard Quest

“We are all absolutely fascinated”, said Richard Quest, presenter & anchor of CNN discussing Space tourism at PATA’s 60th Anniversary Conference in Beijing on Monday.

On the panel was one of the leading entrepreneurs in the space industry, Eric Anderson, Chairman and Cofounder of Space Adventures, has led the development of commercial human spaceflights and the space tourism industry since its inception.

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Consider HOA Fees When Purchasing a Home

Purchasing a home requires you to make many decisions. Aside from which home to choose, you’ll have to consider the type of home, location and size as well. If you choose a condo vs. a single-family home, you will have to take HOA (Homeowner Association) fees into account as you plan your budget.

Owning a condo has its advantages and disadvantages. For instance, condos give you the opportunity to enjoy your home without having to worry about mowing the lawn or snow removal, for example. Ho

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“Take control of your online reputation!” urges the new website BrandYourself.

Your name could be one of the 80 million names Googled every day, according to BrandYourself. Founded after CEO Pete Kistler realized his name was the same as that of a convicted felon, BrandYourself became a platform to improve and expand an individual’s online reputation.

BrandYourself has its roots at Syracuse Tech Garden’s student sandbox companies in the summer of 2009. Today, the company continues to receive accolades and honors for its innovation.

The purpose of BrandYourself is to help users improve their entire online reputation from one central online location. Much li

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A credit report contains all necessary information about your identity just like any other document. It contains your full name, current and previous address, social security number, telephone number, current and previous employers, and birth date. Social status may also be asked when necessary, so if you are married, you must also write down the information about your spouse. The bulk of your report is your credit history, which is a detailed breakdown of all the business transactions, incoming and outgoing, over a period of time.

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