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The bitcoin currency has been banned in Russia due to increased threat of cyber criminals using the digital currency to launder funds. Money remains a state-controlled currency, so the rise of independent crypto currencies, such as bitcoin, makes it difficult to determine the right method to address these problems.

Millionaires across the U.S. say commercial and residential real estate is the best alternative-asset investment option for 2014. One-third of millionaires surveyed in a new Morgan Stanley study plan to purchase real estate this year, according to a report by Bloomberg. And 23 percent say they’ll invest in real estate investment trusts.

Property sales in the six months to September 2013 rose to their highest level since the start of the housing downturn in 2007, according to new research. At 396,756, sales of properties in England and Wales were 21% higher than in the same six months in 2012. It’s also the highest year-on-year rise in a decade for the six months …

For upper middle income earners, high net-worth individuals, retirees, and certainly the “one percent” – where you live can make a huge difference in how much of your money you get to keep at the end of the year and how much you need to fork over to your state. To help individuals and businesses make an informed choice, the …

Use these recommended mutual and exchange-traded funds to construct a portfolio that’s built to last. When Money magazine introduced the MONEY 70 list in 2007, the investing landscape sure was different. Exchange-traded funds were just coming onto the scene, and the merits of the strategy guiding them and index mutual funds were still the subject of great debate.

RadioShack is expected to report as many as 500 store closings this year as part of its turnaround efforts. The company has more than 150 stores in New Jersey and over 5,400 nationally, according to current store listings.

Amazon Prime customers may have shell out even more to receive service. According to USA Today, the online retailer is considering increasing the subscription price by $20 to $40. The possible price change came up during a conference call with analysts on Thursday, following a disappointing quarter. Amazon Prime currently costs $79 a year and includes streaming video and free …

Toyota has released its new Super Bowl 2014 ad starring its new Highlander and famous actor Terry Crews. Terry Crews is promoting the new Toyota Highlander for this year’s Super Bowl. The actor has been chosen by the Japanese based automaker, along with The Muppets, to promote the new Highlander. We won’t be spoilers and tell you all about the …

With one of the most watched television broadcasts in history just days away, buzz is building to a frenzy over which big brands will take home Best in Show in this year’s Super Bowl advertising competition. While there will certainly be much to watch on the field with the Manning vs. Sherman showdown, Bloomberg Business reports audience levels for commercials …

Cities are for all people. Public places are where all can share in the good of the city. A cities public space should make all the people that live in the city happy. Making people happy requires that they have dignity, are treated equally, and have hope. That is what Enrique Penalosa did as mayor in Bogota Columbia.quick payday loans …

What’s white-ish taupe, formerly owned by Evander Holyfield, 44,234-square-feet, 109 rooms, and has two swimming pools — one of which is the largest in the entire United States? Rick Ross’s new house! (Also, the new student center at your alma mater.)