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Thinking about living abroad? You’ve come to the right place. International Living just released its Annual Global Retirement Index—which highlights the best places to move (or retire). It’s been a hot topic in the wake of the recent U.S. election, which has sparked a wave of frustration among Americans, with Google showing massive spikes in searches like “how to leave the U.S.,” “best countries for Americans to move to” and “where to move abroad.” Even celebs like America Ferrera, Sharon Stone and Cher have made headlines with their plans to start over in new countries. But for the average American,…

Eguana Technologies Inc. (OTCQB:EGTYF) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 29, 2024 6:00 PM ET Company Participants Justin Holland – CEOBrent Harris – COOHansine Ullberg – CFO Conference Call Participants Operator Thank you for standing by. This is the conference operator. Welcome to the Eguana Technologies, Inc. Third Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call and Webcast. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to turn the conference over to Justin Holland, CEO of Eguana Technologies. Please go ahead. Justin Holland Thank you. Good afternoon, and thank you for joining the Eguana third quarter 2024 earnings and update call. On the call today…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Ireland’s general election delivered an early surprise on Friday as Sinn Féin, the pro-reunification party, emerged with a narrow lead in an exit poll.But the country’s main opposition party, which had rattled business leaders in the campaign with promises of policy changes, tax cuts and spending pledges, looked set to struggle to form a government, compared with the combined forces of outgoing partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, who were only slightly behind.Sinn Féin won 21.1 per cent of first preference votes…

Would you like to help change the world or your family’s lives by leaving a legacy, but you want to be responsible in the process? Here’s another common goal you may have: You want to be alive to see the benefits of your legacy instead of waiting to pass along all your money until after you’re gone. If the idea of leaving a legacy to family or charities appeals to you, you’ll want to consider your legacy planning carefully when analyzing your plan for financial security in retirement. A key goal: Be sure your giving and support don’t increase the…

This article was written byFollowJanus Henderson Investors exists to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals. Formed in 2017 from the merger between Janus Capital Group and Henderson Global Investors, we are committed to adding value through active management. For us, active is more than our investment approach – it is the way we translate ideas into action, how we communicate our views and the partnerships we build in order to create the best outcomes for clients. While our investment managers have the flexibility to follow approaches best suited to their areas of expertise, overall our people come together as a…

K-pop band NewJeans attends the Billboard Women in Music Awards in the US last March © Mario Anzuoni/ReutersShares of Hybe, South Korea’s leading K-pop agency, fell nearly 5 per cent on Friday morning as its popular idol group NewJeans plans to break up with the music powerhouse in a move that could spark a legal dispute.The band said on Thursday night that they will end their exclusive contract with Ador, an affiliate of Hybe, due to the management agency’s alleged breach of contract. The contract was supposed to endure until 2029.The decision comes after months-long disputes between Min Hee-jin, the…

As we approach the end of 2024, there is cause for optimism. The market has performed well, economic data indicates a strong labor market, and wages are keeping pace with inflation. While we cannot control the uncertainty of the economy, market conditions, or the future tax environment, investors can create a well-structured plan to help achieve their financial goals. Doing so will provide some certainty amidst all the unpredictability. Below, I have outlined six investment planning ideas to consider before year-end. 1. Year-End Investment Do’s and Don’ts Do consider rebalancing your portfolio: Many parts of the market have risen in…

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Tuesday it is raising the loan amount limits for mortgages purchased by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae by 5.2% in 2025, as home prices continue to soar in the U.S. The new conforming loan limit value for a one-unit home will be $806,500 next year, an increase of nearly $40,000 from the 2024 baseline cap. However, in high-cost areas of the country where 115% of the local median home value exceeds the baseline loan limit, the loan ceiling is 150% higher. So, the loan cap for a single-unit home in those areas…

This article was written byFollowFinancial advisor and research analyst from Southern California. Follow me @ https://linktr.ee/realjbowman “History does not repeat, but it does instruct.” — Timothy Snyder, On TyrannyAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of SVOL either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha’s Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation…

Sequoia Capital’s former China unit has accelerated its push for global deals, investing in celebrity-backed start-ups such as Kylie Jenner’s Vodka seltzer company, as it struggles to deploy its $9bn cash pile in a sluggish domestic market and tightening US controls.HongShan, which split off last year from one of the world’s largest venture capital firms amid rising geopolitical tensions, has ratcheted up its hunt for deals in Europe and North Asia after facing shrinking options in China. The Chinese investment group has done deals with celebrity-backed consumer groups such as Jenner’s Sprinter, one of the US reality TV star’s newest…