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Understanding Index Funds

Lower costs & diversification.  ——- Investing is a skill that some people develop over time. When just starting out, novice investors might not be comfortable choosing individual stocks. In these instances, options like index funds merit consideration. Investopedia advises that an index fund is a type of mutual or exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the […]

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How to Handle Moving During the Holidays

by Morayma MaKay Corporate Relocation Consultant & Coach Get-Ready-Set-Move   The freedom to move.  ——- Moving during the holidays may not be optimal, but life often throws us curveballs, and we’re left making the best of the craziest situations. So, what are we to do if our next move is smack dab in the middle of the […]

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Maintaining Respectful Conversations During Polarized Times!

“A divided political landscape.”  by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- In our increasingly divided political landscape, maintaining respectful conversations with those who hold different views can feel like navigating a minefield.  A former student wrote to me about his experience in this minefield. In the parking lot of a local bar, […]

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Economic Citizenships

What countries offer citizenship by investment?  ——- Several countries offer economic citizenship programs, also known as citizenship by investment (CBI) programs. These programs allow individuals to obtain citizenship by making a significant financial investment in the country. Some of the most well-known countries offering economic citizenship include: 1. St. Kitts and Nevis: One of the oldest CBI […]

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Improve Your Ability to Focus

How to protect against distractions.  ——- Distractions have never been harder to resist. According to Deloitte’s “2022 Connectivity and Mobile Trends Survey” (third edition), the average household in the United States now has a total of 22 connected devices. Things are a little less connected in Canada, where a J.D. Power survey of television service […]

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Life is About Perspective 

“You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.” ― Daniel Patrick Moynihan ——- Life is all about perspective At the time of this writing, we do not know the results of the National US Election. Such is the challenge of publishing a weekly periodical that goes out every Wednesday […]

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A Book for Uncertain Times!

“Global Common Cents” by Jeffrey H. Corbett “How to Achieve Successful Cross-Border Business Structuring For Profit & Asset Protection” Click on Image for Free Book! About the Author: Jeff Corbett is an entrepreneur, author, and magazine publisher with extensive experience in the global marketplace.  He remains an unwavering advocate for international business and personal freedoms.  […]

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13 Historic Haunted Houses

Some fun ideas.   ——- Haunted houses can provide some interesting insight into history while also satisfying Halloween lovers’ need to be scared out of their wits. The following are a handful of locations that may not be for the feint of heart. “House of Death,” New York City: Located in the picturesque West Village neighborhood […]

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Know Your “Jack-O’-Lantern”

Time for pumpkin carving.  ——- The toothy grins of jack-o’-lanterns are as much a part of Halloween as candy corn and costumes. Even though these carved pumpkins have become synonymous with Halloween, the festive gourds weren’t always tied to the October holiday. The history behind jack-o’-lanterns is not entirely known and there are multiple origin […]

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

An Autumn treat.   ——- Carving jack-o’-lanterns is a Halloween tradition that both adults and children enjoy. It’s hard to resist an opportunity to carve a funny or scary face into a pumpkin that will soon make its way to the front porch, but there’s another irresistible element to carving pumpkins as well. Roasted pumpkin seeds make […]

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