Shafi Farooq


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Interest As Backbone of Modern Economy - Part 6

In modern world, especially the Western world and Japan, interest rate is considered the backbone of modern finances and that includes your family finances as well. It affects and impacts us all in every walk of life. Individuals and families ought to understand its importance. The interest comes into play when we borrow money or lend money. Everyone is affected when the interest rate goes up or when it... (posted by Shafi 2 years 90 days ago.)
Interest As Backbone of Modern Economy - Part 3

In modern world, especially the Western world and Japan, interest rate is considered the backbone of modern finances and that includes your family finances as well. It affects and impacts us all in every walk of life. Individuals and families ought to understand its importance. The interest comes into play when we borrow money or lend money. Everyone is affected when the interest rate goes up or when it... (posted by Shafi 2 years 90 days ago.)
Why shouldn't David Cerullo build a $4M home?

David Cerullo, if you don't know, is the Chairman and CEO of Inspiration Networks . USA TODAY has an article about the CEO stating that David is building a $4 million home in a gated, lakefront community in western South Carolina at the same time that the ministry has cut jobs and reset thermostats to save money in its new headquarters. I personally don't see anything wrong with that. If I ask... (posted by Shafi 2 years 146 days ago.)
Can You Tailor Your Resume Without Lying?

A friend of mine worked in computers all his professional life as software engineer. Before he was recently layed off, he was a Principal Engineer (PE). The steps, he explained, to become PE is first you are hired as Junior Engineer (JE), then after a couple of years you are promoted to Senior Engineer (SE). He said he worked as SE for more than 8 years when he was promoted to PE. Anyway, he said he was... (posted by Shafi 2 years 146 days ago.)