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Understanding Special Purpose Vehicles

“Planning beyond borders.”   ——-  A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is a financial entity created for the purpose of fulfilling a very specific or temporary objective. It is separated from the sponsoring or parent company and may be controlled by several companies working together.  SPVs are typically used by companies to isolate the firm from financial risk.  A company […]

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When Work Comes Home

“Simple boundaries that keep professional pressure from spilling into family life.” ——-  The line between work and home life can blur faster than most of us care to admit. For many professionals, stress simply comes with the territory—and if it’s not managed deliberately, it has a way of crossing the threshold and landing squarely at […]

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This Week’s Global Perspectives

“Business trends, smart insights, and a few well-hidden gems worth discovering.”   ——-  Welcome to this week’s edition of Global Common Cents, where we once again explore a wide-ranging mix of ideas shaping business, lifestyle, and personal decision-making in a rapidly changing world. From boardrooms to personal well-being, our goal remains the same: to surface insights […]

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Travel Smarter After 50!

“Travel tips for those age 50 and above.”  ——- Travel has long been viewed as a positive hobby that can pay short- and long-term dividends. Some of those benefits may surprise even the most devoted jet-setters. For example, a joint study from the Global Commission on Aging and the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies found […]

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Here’s Your Championship Football Schedule

“This weekend’s professional & college American football playoffs.”  ——-  This weekend shapes up as a great time for American football, with the spotlight split squarely between the college game and the pros. On the college side, the College Football Playoff semifinals determine who punches a ticket to the national title, while the NFL postseason kicks into high gear as playoff […]

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Realistic Ways to Start a Healthy New Year

by Morayma MaKay Writer / Blogger & Content Creator Adulthood Rewired Biography:  Morayma Makay is a fashion model, mother, and writer.  She has dedicated the last 20 years to working in the fashion and health fields as both a researcher and content creator. “A healthy start to 2026.”      ——- There’s something about the start of […]

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Benefits of Becoming More Social in the New Year

by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette Biography:  Candace Smith, wife of Nobel Prize-Winner Professor Dr. Vernon Smith and owner of the extraordinary blog, “Etiquette for the Business of Life” as featured by BBC, Chicago Tribune and USA Today offers her insights. “Connecting in 2026.”  ——- Committing to changing habits or incorporating new ones […]

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Why California’s Proposed Wealth Tax is Financial Suicide

“A one-time fix or the start of something bigger?” ——- California voters are likely to hear much more about a proposed 5% “billionaire wealth tax” in the run-up to the 2026 election. The measure, formally advanced as a ballot initiative, would apply a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of individuals and certain trusts with […]

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Venezuela After Maduro

“Opportunity beyond oil – with strings attached.”   ——- If Venezuela were to experience a genuine political transition and re-open its economy after the removal of Nicolás Maduro, the long-term investment story would extend well beyond oil—but only under very specific conditions. According to the International Monetary Fund, Venezuela’s economy has been distorted for years […]

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Inside the Personal-Growth Learning Boom

“Promise and Pitfalls.”  ——-  Online learning has expanded well beyond technical skills and professional credentials, with platforms increasingly targeting mindset, wellness, creativity, and personal growth. One of the most visible players in this space is Mindvalley, founded by Vishen Lakhiani, which positions itself as a “transformation-focused” learning ecosystem rather than a traditional course marketplace. According […]

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