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If you’re approaching retirement or have recently retired, it’s only natural that you’re looking forward to your newfound freedom. You might be planning to travel, pursuing your hobbies and interests, and reconnecting with relatives and friends. Welcome to the “go-go” phase of retirement when you’re still active and vital and you have the energy to follow your dreams. Enjoy this time of your life! However, remember that eventually, you’ll transition into the “slow-go” phase of retirement, when you’re still able to get around and enjoy activities but aren’t quite as energetic as you used to be. And finally, you’ll reach…
Pyongyang has supplied Moscow’s army with long-range rocket and artillery systems, some of which have been moved to Russia’s Kursk region for an assault involving North Korean soldiers to push out Ukrainian forces, a Ukrainian intelligence assessment has found.In recent weeks, North Korea provided some 50 domestically produced 170mm M1989 self-propelled howitzers and 20 updated 240mm multiple launch rocket systems that can fire standard rockets and guided ones, said the assessment, which was shared with the Financial Times.The new weapons deliveries from North Korea mark the latest expansion of the authoritarian state’s support for Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Michael Kofman,…
RWE Aktiengesellschaft (OTCPK:RWEOY) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 13, 2024 7:00 AM ET Company Participants Thomas Denny – Investor RelationsMarkus Krebber – Chief Executive OfficerMichael Muller – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Alberto Gandolfi – Goldman SachsPeter Bisztyga – Bank of AmericaRob Pulleyn – Morgan StanleyDeepa Venkateswaran – BernsteinAhmed Farman – JefferiesMeike Becker – HSBCWanda Serwinowska – UBSOlly Jeffery – Deutsche BankHarry Wyburd – BNP Paribas ExanePiotr Dzieciolowski – CitiIngo Becker – Kepler CheuvreuxPujarini Ghosh – Bernstein Operator Welcome to the RWE Conference Call. Markus Krebber, CEO of RWE AG, and Michael Muller, CFO of RWE AG, will…
It’s Medicare Open Enrollment Period. As I wrote earlier, Open Enrollment this year is unusually important because of significant changes in Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. Medicare is complicated, and most people have numerous options. The big changes this year make it especially important to seek help in evaluating the choices. I recommend using a local insurance agent or broker who specializes in Medicare and works with and evaluates multiple plans available in your area. Use more than one agent or broker if you can’t find one who covers most of the market. Or use your state’s…
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldShale boss Chris Wright is the frontrunner to be Donald Trump’s energy secretary, a role which would put the oilman at the heart of the administration’s drive to loosen restrictions on the fossil fuel industry. Wright, the chief executive of oilfield services group Liberty Energy, has quickly become the most likely candidate for the job, said four people familiar with the Trump transition team’s thinking. Ray Washburne, chair of petrol station chain Sunoco, and Paul Dabbar, a tech executive who…
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Do you want to better your finances? Perhaps start your journey with a book. Whether you need help investing, need assistance cutting spending or need inspiration about how to start your own business, books can be a great resource for you.You don’t have to spend a dime to get a financial book if you borrow one from your local library. 4 FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING HIGH-YIELD SAVINGS ACCOUNT Even though it may seem contradictory, buying financial books you really enjoy is a good idea if you want to highlight and mark them up.Below are just a few titles to…
If you are renting an apartment for the first time, there are likely many questions swirling in your mind. You may be wondering how much you should be spending on rent. You could be curious about the potential extra costs beyond rent. Perhaps you’re worried about being approved for the apartment you want to call home. When it comes to being approved for an apartment, don’t let your lack of prior rental status deter you from beginning the process. There are plenty of things you can do to prove yourself as a reliable tenent and help you quickly get approved. RENTAL…
Most of us recognize that legal means exist to assume control over an aging parent’s finances when their health declines. We use a legal document called a Durable Power of Attorney for that, so the aging parent will appoint someone to manage money if they become impaired. But that can quickly become a problem. One of the most common issues we see at AgingParents.com, where we consult with families with aging loved ones, is about control over the elders’ money. A favorite son, who is not good with managing finances himself, is appointed just because the aging parent thinks he…
A New York man has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to a $4.5bn bitcoin theft dubbed the cryptocurrency “heist of the century”, US officials said on Thursday.Court documents said Ilya Lichtenstein, 35, hacked into the Bitfinex crypto exchange in 2016, and made more than 2,000 transactions to transfer 119,754 bitcoins into his accounts. Justice officials said Lichtenstein used “sophisticated [money] laundering techniques”. Lichtenstein and his wife, Heather Morgan, were arrested in February 2022. While the bitcoins were worth about $70mn at the time of the theft, they were valued at more than $4.5bn when the couple were…
