Finance

Over its entire history, the U.S. patent office has issued more than 10 million patents, accounting for untold numbers of businesses and ventures. While one business could have a ton of ideas that lead to patents, some might have just one idea that that lead to dozens of businesses making the product. Financing a business...

Over 8 million people in the UK today have trouble paying off their bills and household debt. That’s a startling statistic, and it should give us pause before we leap into a loan without thinking it through – but are there times when a short term loan really does make sense and can actually be beneficial?

There is no better time than the beginning of the year to start an investment portfolio. But if you are new to the stock market, the options for investing can be daunting. How do you know which stocks to invest in, and where do you start? Thankfully, we have done much of the work...

The average credit score in the U.S. is 687, which is just below the milestone 700 which is considered a "good" score. But having no credit history can sometimes be just as bad as having a poor score. Having no credit can make it difficult to make big purchases. It can also make you ineligible for...

In theory, starting your dream business sounds pretty simple. Unfortunately, for most startups to get off the ground and find lasting success, they need a little more than dreams and wishes. The simple fact is, if you want to make money, you're going to have to spend money. Which is something that...

Nowadays, there are several investment options available to the investor. There is widespread awareness about key investment types, their risk factors, liquidity and tax implications among investors. Still, many investors need more details to make an informed decision. One such investment is Fixed Deposit (FD) offered by various NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies). They usually offer higher FD...

Modern day medical treatment demands a substantial number of specialised medical equipment. Machines like ECG, MRI, X-ray, various scanners and monitors are now an essential part of a healthcare clinic and at a private chamber. Even Point of Care equipment like portable X-ray or ECG machines is becoming commonplace. Practitioners rely on these tools for an accurate diagnosis and to provide better...

The terms ‘home loan’ and ‘land loan’ may sound similar. But there are major differences between the two. Let’s look at how they differ. What is Home Loan? A home loan is money that you borrow from a bank or financial institution to buy an already constructed house, or under construction house. You can also...