Dear Dave,My husband and I live in India. I’m from the States, and he was born here. When it comes to our finances, I manage our American investments, and he manages our Indian investments. Every month, we sit down with spreadsheets and go over our finances. I trust him completely, but I’d like to better understand our investments here and how they work. Should I just defer to his judgment, or should I learn to understand things a little better?Anna Dear Anna,I always tell folks to make sure they completely understand their investments and how they work. So, there’s absolutely…
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More than 36,000 processed foods in the U.S. contain Red 40, a synthetic dye made from petroleum. Another 8,000 products include Red 3 — a known carcinogen that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acknowledged causes thyroid tumors in animals over three decades ago.1 Artificial food dyes are linked to a range of health concerns, especially in children. Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 and Blue 1 have all been associated with behavioral issues such as hyperactivity, restlessness and attention difficulties. Further, artificial dyes cause measurable neurobehavioral changes in children.2 This matters because millions of families buy foods with…
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New Hampshire became the first U.S. state to establish a Strategic Bitcoin BTC/USD Reserve on Tuesday, allowing public funds to be invested in the apex cryptocurrency and other digital assets. What Happened: Dennis Porter, the founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, revealed in an X post that House Bill 302 was signed into law by the New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte. The new law authorizes the state treasurer to invest public funds in precious metals and digital assets with a market cap exceeding $500 billion. At present, only Bitcoin qualifies under this criterion. The state can invest in Bitcoin directly or through an exchange-traded product.…
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The Indiana Pacers trailed the Cleveland Cavaliers by 20 at one point during Game 2 of their matchup in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Cavs had already dropped Game 1 and were playing without injured stars Darius Garland and Evan Mobley (as well as key reserve De’Andre Hunter). This was set to be a win that saved Cleveland’s season and maybe bought them a little time to get healthy. The Pacers kept chipping away in the fourth quarter, but it seemed like they were going to run out of time. When Donovan Mitchell sank a pair…
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If you’re thinking about getting into tech or are already in it and considering your next step, network security training is one of the smartest moves you can make—and we have five powerful reasons to back that up. But before we dive in, you might be wondering, What’s the difference between ‘network security’ and cybersecurity? (Don’t worry. We hear this question all the time.) Let’s define what “network security” refers to, specifically: “Network security” is a subset of cybersecurity that protects company assets from breaches and attacks. At Cisco, we define network security as protecting the underlying networking infrastructure from unauthorized…
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania and West Virginia affected by the September 2024 drought to apply for federal disaster loans before the June 2, 2025 deadline. The assistance comes under a disaster declaration for Greene, Fayette, and Washington counties in Pennsylvania and Marshall, Monongalia, and Wetzel counties in West Virginia. Eligible applicants include small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture enterprises, and private nonprofits (PNPs) that experienced financial losses due to the drought that began on September 24, 2024. “Through a declaration by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, SBA provides…
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CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two graduates from Cebu Institute of Technology – University (CIT-U) secured spots among the top 10 passers of the April 2025 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination. Bringing pride to Cebu are Pomelo Piolo Pablo Silawan, who ranked No. 6 with a rating of 91.85 percent. Joining him is John Frazer Venzal Cruz, who landed at No. 8 with a rating of 91.55 percent. READ: Cebu graduate ranks 4th in Electrical Engineering board exam Claiming the top spot is Carlos Miguel Fabon Mariano from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, who achieved an outstanding 93.00 percent, earning the highest…
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by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 6, 2025 Kamala Harris served elegant glam for her Met Gala debut. Former Vice President Kamala Harris made her Met Gala debut in a striking black-and-white gown supporting this year’s theme, honoring the style and legacy of the Black dandy. Harris made a rare appearance on May 5, attending the 2025 Met Gala with her husband, Doug Emhoff, Vogue reports. She wore a custom Off-White designed by Sierra Leone-born and London-based creative director IB Kamara, who crafted the dress from rich black and white cady silk for a deep, luxurious texture. Harris’s look boasted elegant nods…
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Should I Sell My Mutual Fund? Recently, the stock and bond markets have taken a tumble. This extreme price volatility reminds us that investing in the financial markets requires patience and a long-time horizon. But does this market volatility mean you need to sell your mutual fund? Selling a mutual fund or ETF is a tough decision. The seesaw prices underline experts’ advice to long-term investors: Keep to your plan and stomach the troughs. Smart investing is like a long sea voyage, not a quick shoot. The answer to the question, ‘Should I sell my mutual fund – due to…
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“Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran, 76, first got a glimpse of her dream home in 1992. She was running Corcoran Realty at the time and was delivering letters for a messenger service as a side job to help pay her bills. One of her tasks was delivering an envelope to an apartment on the top floor of a building on Fifth Avenue and 97th Street. When Corcoran entered the apartment, she was impressed by its terrace with views of Central Park. She gave the home’s owner her envelope and told her to call if she ever thought about selling the…