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The credit card is one of the most popular inventions of recent times, encouraging at least two key benefits: A great help to consumers as a payment mechanism and, in turn, is a major boost to our economy.

But credit cards also have operated improperly, becoming several times, the main source of debt for many consumers. So, to reap the true benefits of credit cards, consumers should be knowledgeable about the proper use of credit cards.

1. Pay arrears at the date
Failure to comply with outstanding fees will only cause immeasurably increase debt because interest rates credit card are considered among the highest in comparison with other types of debt.

2. Transfer balances from one credit card to another high-interest credit cards with lower interest
if interest credit card are too high, you should switch to other credit cards that offer even 0% interest for introduction. In this way, you can pay the debt gradually credit card without incurring additional interest.

3. Cancel credit cards with high interest
after a long to assess the rate of interest for each credit card you have and cancel those that we charge too much interest, even if we offer a great rewards program, because in the end, the rewards do not compare with additional interest incurred. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most repetitive in the print and electronic media such as television, radio or the Internet is related to competitiveness and productivity of our country or state, or even municipalities and cities. Unfortunately, the continuous mention of these issues by the media is often related to lack of competitiveness, not good news about progress in Mexico and its various regions.

Thus, our country, despite the economy being in size number 13 worldwide in 2010 took place 66 in terms of competitiveness according to the World Economic Forum, having lost six places in the last year. Unfortunately, our beloved state of Pueblo is ranked 24 among the 32 states of our country according to data from the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness.

Certainly, many factors must combine to improve the competitiveness of the states or countries. It requires, for example, better legal conditions and greater respect for the rule of law, greater interest in the care of the environment or organizational cultures are more oriented to innovation. However, it has identified that a high value added industry that can also support the growth of competitiveness in other industries is that of information technology. That is, countries or regions invest in the development of the industry local information technology, thereby achieving not only the creation of jobs generated by this industry, but increased productivity in other industries use given to these technologies in business. This additional benefit is only possible if business leaders understand the benefits of technology and its applications within their own industry, be it tourism, production of goods or services.

At the University of the Americas Pueblo, we are concerned to influence the competitiveness of our state and our country. Therefore, in our career in Business Administration, we want our graduates understand the impact of information technologies in their daily lives and in their use in an intelligent way to promote productivity and innovation in their companies. Moreover, in our race and Business Information Technology, we are training professionals in the promotion of innovation in both public and private organizations. Do you have questions about these races? Come to us and get all the information you need.

The world economy is recovering from its worst recession in decades, although some regions such as North America and Asia, recorded slower growth, according to a study released today by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC, for its acronym in English).

There was also a marked difference between the growth prospects of different regions. Globally, the economic sentiment indicator fell slightly from 104.1 in the second quarter of 2010 to 103.2 in the third quarter. This was in part a product of the fall in the indicators of two important regions, North America and Asia.

, the overall numbers continue to show substantial gains compared to the third quarter of 2009, when the global economic indicator was 79.6.

The Report of the Global Economy Quarterly was conducted by the If institute in Munich in cooperation with the ICC, for which questioned more than 1,100 experts in 166 countries.

Western Europe, whose economy seemed to be slowing in the previous report, had a surprise performance this quarter, with Germany as the engine of growth in the euro area thanks to rising exports.

In fact, Germany, with growth of 2.2 percent, had its strongest quarter since the reunification of Germany in 1990. However, the recession in Greece and the ongoing adjustment programs in Spain and restructuring in Portugal and Ireland temper Europe’s prospects.

Meanwhile, in North America, growth has slowed in the last quarter. High unemployment in the U.S., the weak private consumption and capital spending led to a less than satisfactory, according to experts consulted.

Meanwhile, there is evidence of a slowdown in the Chinese economy. While its growth rate remains impressive, the weakening of imports and retail sales, along with the Chinese government’s withdrawal of its expansionary monetary policy that we will have an economic slowdown in coming months.

In Africa, there is a strong contrast between South Africa and Kenya, which show positive signs, and other countries with a weak scenario, such as Tanzania, Gabon and Madagascar. South Africa received a boost from hosting the World Cup.

On trade and investment across borders, the study indicates that private consumption, which is key for growth in these areas, remains weak, influenced by high rates of unemployment. Another factor limiting trade is the lack of access to commercial financing in countries such as Spain, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Romania. These factors, in addition to the protectionist measures in countries like Germany, Denmark and Norway, contribute to the prospects for trade and investment are not the most positive.