Bitcoin has created a lot of buzz since it was introduced as a form of digital currency 2009. It’s even been heralded as the future of banking. So what is bitcoin? Invented by Satoshi Nakamoto, bitcoin is a type of online payment process that does not involve a third party, outside of the two parties involved in the transaction. Transactions are checked by network nodes. Once verified, they are recorded in a public ledger....
Since mobile phones were introduced in the 1990s, the price of postpaid monthly services has increased drastically. With the introduction of smartphones and data plans in the twenty-first century, average monthly mobile phone bills grew. In addition, demand for smartphones, which offer users internet access, has increased. Today, there are approximately 182.6 million smartphone users in the United States – over half of all Americans....
Since the Great Recession, Americans have exhibited caution and restraint when it comes to purchasing a home. This is especially true of first time home buyers, who are trying to get their foot into the door when it comes to the real estate market. However, with property prices on the rise, one has to wonder if first time home buyers will simply have it tough. Read on to find out who prospective first time home buyers in the United...
Online shopping is here to stay. Just ask Amazon, the largest Internet-based retailer in the United States, which celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2014. These days, online shopping may even be close to replacing shopping in stores. Mobile devices such as phones and tablets have revolutionized this industry, making purchasing any item online as simple as the click of a button. Read on to find out how the online marketplace is...
