Retirement opens opportunities to transition into a new career or business you are passionate about. Many retirees consider venturing into agriculture and livestock, believing farm life can be a relaxing and fulfilling experience compared to a conventional nine-to-five in the urban jungle. As with any business venture you may undertake — do your due diligence. The livestock industry offers many benefits. Some non-monetary rewards could be being close to nature, living in a slower-paced rural environment, working on an activity you enjoy, and having a flexible schedule. Agriculture generates hu...
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A federal jury in Manhattan has found the investor involved in the recent, highly significant Trump Media merger guilty. Bruce Garelick was convicted of five counts of securities fraud and conspiracy for his part in insider trading relating to a significant financial merger. Insider trading case sees Garelick convictedGarelick was at the helm of a shell company that merged with former President Donald Trump’s Trump Media. He would then release sensitive insider information that tipped off traders ahead of the official merger, gaining the ire and the hammer of the Securities and Exchange Commit...
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The Federal Reserve has released a statement detailing that some of the largest American banks participated in a new exercise. The Climate Scenario Analysis Exercise (CSA) involved some of the biggest names in banking and sought to asses their climate risk-management practices. Banks take part in climate exerciseBank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo participated. According to the Fed “the exercise highlighted data gaps and modeling challenges that arise when estimating the financial impacts of highly complex and uncertain risks over various ...
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Seven stocks have emerged as the dominant forces in finance and investment, earning the moniker “The Magnificent Seven.” These stocks belong to Apple, Meta (formerly Facebook), Google, Tesla, Microsoft, Amazon, and NVIDIA. Their combined market capitalization is so vast that it surpasses the total market capitalization of every company in China, France, Canada, the UK, and Japan combined. This is a testament to these companies’ immense value and influence in the global economy. Apple, the tech giant known for its innovative products and services, has a market capitalization that often fluctuat...
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Fear is a universal human experience, an emotion that is as much a part of our lives as joy, sadness, or anger. It’s a primal instinct that has been hardwired into our brains to protect us from potential threats and dangers. However, fear can also be a barrier, a wall that prevents us from reaching our full potential and living our lives to the fullest. This article delves into the complex relationship between fear and ego, exploring how our fears often reveal the presence and influence of our ego. Defining fear and egoTo understand the relationship between fear and ego, we first need to defin...
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Saving for retirement and funding your children’s education can be a real challenge for many families. On one hand, you want to ensure you have enough money for a comfortable retirement. On the other hand, the rising costs of college tuition, room and board, and other educational expenses can put a big strain on your finances. Striking the right balance between these two crucial goals is no easy task. The timelines don’t align — retirement planning requires decades of steady savings and investing, while education costs are often concentrated in a shorter period. Additionally, both expenses hav...
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A first-quarter report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that more than 90% of homes across the U.S. saw their prices rise. The report, which comprehensively analyzed home prices in the first quarter of the financial year and the overall state of the housing market, provides a reliable snapshot of the current housing situation. National Association of Realtors reportThe report also found that 30% of the 221 tracked metro areas recorded double-digit growth. The same recorded figure in 2023 was 15% less, so this doubling of the amount of homes seeing this growth is impressive...
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Phrases like ‘toxic masculinity’ and ‘toxic femininity’ have become commonplace, often employed to categorize certain negative behaviors associated with each gender. However, a deeper dive into these terms reveals that what we frequently label as ‘toxic’ is, in reality, a manifestation of ‘wounded’ masculinity or femininity. This piece aims to delve deeper into this concept, exploring the roots of these behaviors and their implications on our society. The idea of wounded masculinity and femininity originates from the belief that certain behaviors, often tagged as toxic, are not inherently tied...
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According to a recent report by the Financial Times, the biggest corporate earners of the COVID-19 era are now facing losses of $1.5tn. Companies like Peloton and Ring Central, which have been pillars of home fitness and remote working during that difficult time for all Americans, have recorded losses after their exponential and untenable growth. Big companies see market cap slideThese massive companies played a crucial role in meeting the national and global needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. They were the supply that met the demand of employers needing remote working solutions, the fitness ...
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The United States, like any other country, operates on a budget. This budget is a balance between income and expenses. The income primarily comes from individual and corporate taxes, while the costs are allocated to various sectors such as social security, healthcare, defense, infrastructure, and interest paid on debt. However, the U.S. government’s budget management has often been criticized for not being run like a good business. The projected deficitIn 2024, the U.S. government’s income is projected to be $1.6 trillion less than its expenses, adding to the current debt level of $34 trillion...
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