Category: Avoid
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Medicare Advantage shopping tips: Avoid this enrollment mistake
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The shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin. With that comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider. People who qualify for the federal government Medicare program From October 15 to December 7, you’ll have access to Medicare Advantage plans for 2025, which are privately…
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Analysis-After battle with yuan bears, China is now keen to avoid sharp currency gains By Reuters
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SHANGHAI (Reuters) – After spending a year trying to put a floor under the slumping yuan, China’s central bank is suddenly facing the opposite problem and is resorting to underhanded means to prevent the currency from rising sharply. The Chinese yuan, which is usually pegged, rose 1.3% against the dollar…
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Join me on Monday for a webinar on how to avoid 7 common trading traps
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High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You may lose some…
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Riots cause 4.8% decline in footfall on UK high streets as shoppers avoid areas amid looting fears
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Shopper numbers on UK high streets fell by 4.8% between Sunday and Wednesday, as recent riots across England and Belfast deterred shoppers, leading to widespread vandalism and looting. The fall, reported by property software company MRI Software, significantly outpaces the 2.7% fall seen across all UK retail destinations, including out-of-town…
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How to avoid taxes on CD interest
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Certificates of deposit (CDs) are a valuable tool for diligent savers. CDs allow you to earn higher interest rates than you would with a traditional savings account, and your returns are guaranteed at a fixed rate for the life of the CD. The catch is that you can’t touch your…
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Oil falls by more than $1/bbl as Israel officials seek to avoid broader Middle East war By Reuters
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Written by Leila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel on Monday after Israeli officials said they wanted to avoid dragging the Middle East into all-out war while responding to a deadly rocket attack on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights over the weekend. U.S. crude…
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Israeli officials say they seek to avoid all-out war in Lebanon retaliation By Reuters
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Written by Mayan Lubell and Maya Gebeily JERUSALEM/BEIRUT (Reuters) – Israel wants to hurt Hezbollah but does not want to drag the Middle East into all-out war, two Israeli officials said on Monday, as Lebanon braced for a response after a rocket attack killed 12 children and teenagers in the…
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Top Tips To Avoid Telegram Scams And Stay Safe Online
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In the digital age, where instant messaging has become an integral part of our daily communication, Telegram stands out for its encrypted messaging service, attracting millions of users worldwide. However, the platform’s popularity has also made it a fertile ground for various telegram scams, affecting unsuspecting users. From telegram scamming…
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Schools need to act now to avoid huge tax liabilities in the future
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A leading VAT expert has called on private schools to review the accounting treatment of pre-paid school fees to avoid huge tax charges later. This comes after news that Labour is planning to introduce measures to combat disruption over proposed VAT legislation for private schools. This would see the party…
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One Simple Trick to Avoid Overtrading
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A common mistake traders make is trying to open too many positions at once. They believe that a greater number of positions will translate into higher profit. “If you open trades in multiple pairs, one of them will make a big win.“ The more setups you make, the greater your…
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‘Avoid the tendency to F with Bitcoin’
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Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, described himself as a “bullish” on Bitcoin (BTC) on a recent episode of Peter McCormack’s YouTube show, “What Bitcoin Did.” Saylor also bluntly warned against any measures that might hinder the progress of the major cryptocurrency. “Bitcoin will succeed,” Saylor said. “It succeeds as quickly…
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Cancer survivor says embryos created with an ex-husband are her last chance to conceive a child. Ex-husband wants to avoid procreating against his will.
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A trial is currently underway in Virginia to determine whether state law allows frozen embryos to be considered property that can be divided and assigned a monetary value. Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Dontae Pugh heard arguments Thursday from a divorced couple who disagreed over their ex-wife’s desire to use…
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Avoid risky get rich schemes with wealth management planning
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We’re all familiar with get-rich-quick opportunities: the promise of a quick fortune often sounds too good to be true, but many people buy into it anyway. Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes; Whatever the description, these investment programs carry significant risks, even if they are not readily apparent. The term “get rich…