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Airbnb closes $1 billion round of investment funding making it second most valuable start-up in US

The San Francisco-based firm offered not to comment further on how it would use the investment funding, instead it expressed its intention to expand operations globally.

The Sharing Economy: Who Really Benefits?

Businesses like Uber and Airbnb use individuals as their product, but companies like these may ultimately be hurting the economy by circumventing established regulations and the safety of their customers.

Hotels are turning to AirBNB for renting rooms

People globally use AirBNB to rent out spare rooms or an entire house, but now hotels are also using AirBNB to find customers. AirBNB is preferable over Expedia and Priceline as it charge just 3% fee per reservation. Hotels and hostels situated in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Honolulu are also using AirBNB platform.

Airbnb waives service fees after attack on Paris: Home Rental company tries to help affected displaced families

The terrorist attacks in Paris prompted Airbnb to help those who need to find a place to stay in France. The home rental startup offers a place to stay for affected families and displaced travelers in Paris for free.

Renting Your Home On Airbnb? Take A Look At Tax Consequences

While renting your home on Airbnb, you need to take a look at all the necessary issues and terms especially the tax consequences.

Home Rental Apps: Better AirBnB Alternatives To Help You Find A Better Place Away From Home

There are various home rental app thats a traveler could use as a better alternative to AirBnB.

Airbnb Spends $8 million campaign to stop San Francisco measure to limit short-term rentals

Airbnb spends more than $8 million for a campaign to stop Proposition F, an initiative in San Francisco that would limit short-term rentals.

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Real Estate Not Stocks Give the Greatest Long-Term Investment, Survey Shows

According to a recent Gallup poll, even though the majority of Americans have money stashed away in the stock market, they don't think it makes the greatest long-term investment. What then is it?

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Hong Kong lost its status as a global financial hub amidst shifting rankings and regulatory hurdles. Read the implications of China's tightening grip and cross-border capital flow uncertainties.

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