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Is Colombia Suffering the Dutch Disease?

Felipe Ɓngel | Posted 05.10.2013 | World
Felipe Ɓngel

Despite the global economic situation, Colombia has shown resilience to external shocks in recent years, with reasonable economic performance in its region, in part due to responsible monetary policies conducted by the Central Bank.

The Future of Renewable Energy: Interview With Bloomberg New Energy Finance CEO Michael Liebreich

James Grundvig | Posted 04.30.2013 | Green
James Grundvig

One year, 200 analysts, 850 participants, and an energy report with surprising results came out of this year's Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) Sum...

How to Spend Your Inheritance

Robert Pagliarini | Posted 04.25.2013 | Business
Robert Pagliarini

Inherited money has its own unique challenges unlike other forms of sudden wealth. As a financial planner who specializes in inheritance planning and working with clients who come into money suddenly, I have seen what works well. Here are six ideas for how to spend (and save!) your inheritance wisely

'Cut and Invest' vs. Austerity

Will Marshall | Posted 04.25.2013 | Politics
Will Marshall

President Obama's new budget attempts to define a progressive alternative to conservative demands for a politics of austerity. European progressives are wrestling with the same challenge, and are reaching similar conclusions.

Let's At Least Have a Sensible Tax Structure When It Comes to Infrastructure

Christopher H. Lee | Posted 04.24.2013 | Business
Christopher H. Lee

At a time of stagnant economic growth and dismal job prospects, especially for the youngest members of the workforce, real investment in infrastructure has the potential to create employment opportunities, spur economic growth and ensure that this country remains competitive.

Stretching Your Tax Refund

Dedrick Muhammad | Posted 04.17.2013 | Black Voices
Dedrick Muhammad

While it is tempting to splurge on your tax refund, dedicating a significant portion of your refund to savings is a great way to establish and/or strengthen your personal economy to weather financial emergencies. Start stretching your tax refund by doing the following.

Shift Happens: Social Impact of Crowdfunding and Why You Matter

Victoria Silchenko | Posted 04.12.2013 | Business
Victoria Silchenko

Crowdfunding has fulfilled the need of fairness and compassion in our debt-ridden society, confirming that everyone can make a difference.

A Year of Living Obliviously

Gregory C. Simon | Posted 04.10.2013 | Small Business
Gregory C. Simon

A majority of both parties supported the JOBS Act and leaders in both parties claim credit for the accomplishment. You would think they would want to implement the Act as soon as possible, but except for a few members in either chamber, the Congress is oblivious too.

Get the Guns Out of Your Portfolio

Lee Schneider | Posted 04.05.2013 | Business
Lee Schneider

People have the right to bear arms, but I don't want guns in my stock portfolio, particularly in the 529 college savings plan that I am starting for my youngest son.

Big Data, a Big Bang exploding into the business of Finance

Irene Aldridge | Posted 04.05.2013 | Business
Irene Aldridge

Big data finance is here, it cannot be dismissed, shaken off, or forgotten. It is knocking on everyone's door. When are you doing about it?

What Are You Doing With Your Tax Refund?

Steve Siebold | Posted 04.05.2013 | Business
Steve Siebold

There are so many different theories on what to do with that money. Some people say you should save it or pay off debt, while others will tell you to go out and have fun.

Would You Invest in a Company That Contributes to Iran's Quest for a Nuclear Bomb?

Gary Emmanuel | Posted 04.03.2013 | Business
Gary Emmanuel

No longer is financial performance the only metric by which a company is to be measured. Relevant in the mix of information when making an investment decision is the extent to which a company exhibits social responsibility.

The New York Times Is Wrong: Investing Is Science, Not Art

Dan Solin | Posted 04.02.2013 | Business
Dan Solin

Imagine trusting your life savings to an investment professional who can't articulate a scientific basis for her recommendations. Are you really supposed to rely on some ill-defined "art" and hope for the best?

Poor Folks Don't Care About the Stock Market Rally

Carl Gibson | Posted 04.01.2013 | Business
Carl Gibson

This evil system of organized robbery of the most vulnerable will only continue with the consent of us, the bottom 90 percent who can barely keep a roof over our head.

Time for Change -- Shifting Energy Spending in Africa

Antoinette Sayeh | Posted 03.28.2013 | World
Antoinette Sayeh

For many years, countries in sub-Saharan Africa have spent large amounts on subsidizing fuel and electricity. For both sources of energy combined, this averages around 3-4 percent of GDP. Is this a good use of scarce resources?

3 Ways Cyprus Is a 'Game Changer' for Europe

Gemma Godfrey | Posted 03.27.2013 | Business
Gemma Godfrey

With the Fed likely to remain accommodative, bullish market sentiment may continue to overshadow concerns elsewhere. However, Cyprus has highlighted that we're far from an end to the crisis.

Energy Efficiency Simply Makes Sense

Maria van der Hoeven | Posted 03.25.2013 | Green
Maria van der Hoeven

What simple tool offers the entire world an extended energy supply, increased energy security, lower carbon emissions, cleaner air and extra time to mitigate climate change? Energy efficiency.

Some New Ideas for the Davos Crowd

Terry Mollner | Posted 05.18.2013 | Business
Terry Mollner

Can the world's most powerful CEOs, beholden as they are to tradition, the profit demands of shareholders and Wall Street financial analysts, embrace the concept of the common good and lead their companies in a more people and earth-friendly way?

The Case for an Investment Boomlet: Barring a Government Misstep

Diane Swonk | Posted 03.01.2013 | Business
Diane Swonk

If we don't invest today, there will be nothing to build a foundation on going forward. The good news is that investment appears to be coming back.

From Rome With Love? The Three Issues to Watch for Italy and Global Markets

Gemma Godfrey | Posted 04.30.2013 | Business
Gemma Godfrey

The possible loss of eagerly anticipated labour reforms, financial restrictions and market contagion provide shorter term sources of turmoil. However, existing reforms are likely to continue, market retrenchment is healthy and to be exploited for longer term opportunities.

On Apple/What CEO Tim Cook Should Do

Mary Buffett | Posted 04.29.2013 | Business
Mary Buffett

Apple shareholders will meet this week for their annual meeting. No shareholder meeting in recent memory has been this chock full of behind-the-scenes drama, intrigue and lawsuits than this year's conclave. It's clearly the most important week in Tim Cook's stewardship.

Burma's New Generation

Andrew G. Lim | Posted 04.23.2013 | World
Andrew G. Lim

Just as Burma is at a political and economic crossroads, so too are its youth. Today's young leaders in Burma will be trailblazers in the new politico-economic climate.

MBA Students: How Would You Solve Unemployment in the Middle East & North Africa?

Mehrunisa Qayyum | Posted 04.23.2013 | World
Mehrunisa Qayyum

How would you feel if one of your courses tested your entrepreneurial skills abroad by requiring you to set up a business in one of the Middle Eastern or North African countries? Would you be up for the challenge?

Are You Ready to Fund a Failure?

Phillip Haid | Posted 04.22.2013 | Impact
Phillip Haid

Imagine if failure was embraced and organizations could openly speak about the attempts at new programs and campaigns that didn't work. Even better, imagine if donors, funders and supporters rewarded the failure with more money to try again.

Brazilian Competitiveness: Folia and Hangover

Otaviano Canuto | Posted 04.14.2013 | World
Otaviano Canuto

As the Carnival in Brazil kicked off last weekend, Brazilians were ready for a party. They have reasons to celebrate. Despite a lackluster GDP performance in the last two years, unemployment rates remain at record low levels.