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• Norman on Mortgage Delinquencies and Foreclosures: These sentiments are still true today. Avoiding foreclosure is in the best interests of the ...MoreThese sentiments are still true today. Avoiding foreclosure is in the best interests of the homeowner, the lender and the entire economy. The foreclosure mark on the credit report can be very damaging for a homeowner. Many experts are predicting a new wave of foreclosures in the upcoming years from Option ARM and Alt A loan products readjusting. Homeowners should do whatever they can to avoid foreclosure whether it be loan modification or short sale.
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• Jaime on Does Google Need China?: Ever since I heard about the Google-China censorship debacle, I knew it was going down the drain. ...MoreEver since I heard about the Google-China censorship debacle, I knew it was going down the drain. Google needs China for the sole reason that a whole chunk of people in the world lives in that country. But I also think that China is doing a disservice to the people, they are prohibiting them access from a lot of things from education to business marketing. It's impossible to not be connected with the entire world. I'm sure that they'll come up with a better agreement than this.
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• AdamR on When Principles Pay: Excellent article and great point JasonM. I share the same concern. It's a wonderful thing when ...MoreExcellent article and great point JasonM. I share the same concern. It's a wonderful thing when individuals choose socially responsible investments on their own. However, should SRIs be chosen by fiduciaries when the primary objective is to maximize returns at an appropriate level of risk? I found a good article that suggests social responsibility and return maximization can occur with the same investment. (Or at least this was the case last year!) Maybe markets and investors, both institutional and individual, are beginning to truly value social responsibility. http://www.financial-planning.com/news/Woll-Trillium-SIF-2665566-1.html
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• Mads on Thinking Outside the (Pizza) Box: This is a great design. Even if it is not a dramatic world saver, at least it raises awareness that ...MoreThis is a great design. Even if it is not a dramatic world saver, at least it raises awareness that environmental issues are important to people.
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• Omar Sawaf on Will Dubai Hold Long-Term Allure for Western Business?: Hello Michelle, As someone that has lived in Dubai for most of my life, I can relate to all ...MoreHello Michelle, As someone that has lived in Dubai for most of my life, I can relate to all that you have written. The strength in Dubai lies in the local Emariti community and the expatriate community (such as my family) that have made a living in Dubai for the past 3 decades while investing heavily in the future of the city (not in the property phenomenen, but in concrete business investments!) After going home in December for vacation, I realised that the tasks are daunting for this year; however, we still believe. Now the government has to believe in us. I am currently a student at ESADE - to get in touch with me if you'd like to share some thoughts.
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