Month: April 2019

Like Halley’s Comet, the idea that people are faking disability claims reoccurs with regularity. The recurrence doesn’t happen seasonally, but politically: Republicans are more likely to propose to cut disability benefits. In 2019, it is Democrats opposing the Trump Administration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Budget, which targets people with disabilities. Sadly, Trump may feel he can
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Requiring high school students to take a personal finance course reduces their likelihood of taking out expensive payday loans down the road. That’s the takeaway from research being released by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation in conjunction with April financial literacy month. The short-term loans, typically due by your next payday, can come with interest
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Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg © 2018 Bloomberg Finance LP Investors, traders, and speculators are jumping into the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets again, sending prices soaring across the board. Over the last seven days, Bitcoin has gained 25.74%, Ethereum 18.76%, Ripple 16.12%, and Litecoin 53.20%–see table 1. The rally was extended across the cryptocurrency markets, with 94
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The Meydan One in Dubai Crystal Lagoons Fernando Fischmann is creating some of the most amazing water resorts around the world through his Chilean based company Crystal Lagoons. A biochemist-turned-real estate developer Fischmann was inspired by the clear blue waters he saw in natural lagoons while visiting Mexico and the Caribbean many years ago. I had a
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An interview with private equity titans Robert F. Smith, Leon Black, Bruce Flatt and Jonathan Sokoloff. In this interview, the gentlemen discuss their private equity investment strategies and how they archive high returns. They also talk about the fund raising environment and give their global outlook on private equity. Like if you enjoyed Subscribe for
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Market sentiment is not great for Gulf states at the moment, Deutsche Bank’s Middle East and Africa CEO said Wednesday, acknowledging the concerns that investors have held about the region in recent years. “The private sector across the region, frankly, is still, sentiment-wise, not feeling too positive,” Jamal Al Kishi told CNBC’s Hadley Gamble, discussing
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Many investors confidently tell me they have discovered the secret to investing: It’s all about passive, Bob. I’m glad they are happy and comfortable with their investment strategy. Unfortunately, I think they are missing some important facts. Most index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are below-average investments. Here’s why. Fidelity’s study compares strategies Recently, Fidelity
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Hopefully your tax returns are not as complicated at Donald Trumps Tax Returns. Either way, how long do you need to keep all your tax records? 2017. / AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) Getty For how long you should keep tax records is something everyone should know. Another
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You might have to pinch yourself to be sure the stunning surroundings aren’t a dream as you view the beachfront home’s three stories hugging the lower slopes of Diamond Head crater as they meet the water’s edge. Stepping foot inside the custom kiln-formed textured glass entry door will likely confirm your feelings that this impressive home is
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