I did a radio interview this week. I don’t do a lot of these things because it’s just easier and more convenient to talk about things on my podcast, but this one sent me a great list of questions ahead of time that I liked. Here are 6 of the best questions with some thoughts … Read more
Turmoil – the heat is on is a popular video game in which the player must earn their way to become a successful oil entrepreneur. Rising oil prices have certainly caused turmoil in India and threaten to change the pace of its economic growth. In 2015, supported by the US shale boom and the Paris … Read more
Ethereum is expected to transition from a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus algorithm to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) system in 32 days after the network has used PoW for seven years. While testnets have implemented the new rules, most people envision a relatively smooth mainnet transition. However, another chain is expected to fork from the Ethereum branch, and … Read more
HIGH POINT — After more than 20 years with the High Point Market Authority, current Chief Operating Officer Tammy Nagem is preparing to assume the role of President and CEO of the organization effective January 1, 2023, when the current President Tom Conley is retiring. Nagem was hired as only the second employee at the … Read more
Annuities used to get a bad rap for having too many fees and being overly complicated. But this year they made their move. Fixed income sales grew 22% in the second quarter of 2022 to a record $77.5 billion, according to preliminary data from Limra. It’s the most money investors have poured into the assets … Read more
One of the best ways ETF investors have beaten the market this year has been to play it safe. So-called buffer ETFs, an options-based product that allow investors to protect themselves against losses in exchange for potential upside, easily outperformed the S&P 500 in 2022 despite the market’s recent rebound. For example, the Buffer Series … Read more
The stock market just suffered its worst performance in decades in the first half of the year. The drop hit growth stocks hard, and some are selling at discounts of more than 75% to the 52-week high. However, the S&P500 has climbed out of bear market territory, and the Nasdaq Composite is up about 20% … Read more
When Ryan Wolitzer wanted to buy an apartment Miami Beach Late last year, several beachfront properties caught his eye. All were two-bedroom homes in high-end buildings with many amenities, and featured glass walls, high ceilings, and lots of natural light. But only The Continuum in the city’s south Fifth Ward had a gift: a membership … Read more
It goes without saying that the nation is a little tight on cash right now – individuals and businesses alike. Reduced marketing budgets across the board are inevitable, making it initially sound like PR pros will soon be jumping through hoops to keep clients’ businesses going. However, many believe otherwise. In the competition between advertising … Read more
ANDERSON – According to Lisa Putnam, one of the best things about her 5-year-old BMW X5 is that she can go without a trip to the gas station for up to three months. But she acknowledges the complications that come with owning a hybrid SUV. These complications provide a taste of what other electric vehicle … Read more