Author: The JetSetter Team
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Make an Impact by Investing
There’s a new-to-many term floating around the investing world—impact investing, a sort of investing in which individuals invest in groups that advertise a specific cause, be it social or environmental. There’s still a financial return, but investors are left with a warm and fuzzy feeling because they’ve given money for the good of society by…
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Caring for Elderly Family Members
As we get older, our family members are also aging. Though we don’t like to think about the possibility that they’ll need care beyond what they or a spouse can provide, it will be useful to have a plan in place, should your loved ones require additional support. And while mental preparation is a great…
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Lack of Financial Literacy Linked to Veteran Homelessness
The study, conducted by the American Journal of Public Health, reported that members of the military tend to be less likely to budget, more likely to say yes to bad loans, and generally have less access to information about finances. Because of this, many end up homeless or in danger of losing their homes. Coupled…
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Considerations for the Would-Be Expatriate
As more and more baby boomers are hitting retirement age, the number of expatriates or those who are thinking about it is drastically increasing. For Brits, it is as high as one in eight. While an international move might seem like something of a pipe dream, it could easily become a reality with the right…
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Preventing Identity Theft
For some time now, we’ve been talking about identity theft. As consumers and present and future business owners, it is the crime we’re perhaps more afraid of because of the significant risks it presents and the frequency at which it occurs—in 2012, more than 12 million people were victims of some form of identify fraud.
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How To: International Business Attire
Throughout the world, ideas about formal business attire vary greatly. They’ve also changed throughout time—women are now allowed to wear pants to their jobs (even in especially conservative places of work) and men can ease up on the traditional suit. In other countries, you’ll likely find different standards for male and female employees that may…
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The Fine Art of Saying "Hello"
You’ve all heard it—variations on the idea that there’s no such thing as a second first impression. Nowhere is it more true than in international business situations. As a world traveler and international businessman pioneer, Jason Hartman has learned that nonverbal communication (which comprises approximately 80% of what we say) is vital to establishing effective…
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5 Can’t-Miss Coasters for Thrill Seekers
Japan Deemed the fastest roller coaster ever when it was build in 2001, Japan’s Dodonpa at Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park in Yamanashi also breaks the record for fastest acceleration by a roller coaster. Since, other rides have broken the speed barrier set by this ride, but it remains among the first to thrill riders in…
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To Buy or Not to Buy: Travel Insurance
While many people travel, few consider the possibility of travel insurance. At the point where you’ve spend hundreds of dollars on an international plane ticket, it hardly seems necessary or, worse, it may not even be in the budget. For some, travel insurance is an unnecessary expense. For others, it might just be a worthwhile…
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Travel Scams to Avoid
When you’re experiencing life in another country, you’ll likely be a little uneasy at first. While you’re taking in the new sites and sounds that await you, it is normal to feel a little bit overwhelmed. You may find yourself lost or without a sense of direction. In times when you look like the tourist…