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Over the years, it has made sense to limit stock investments in US stocks. Overall, the average revenues of a diversified portfolio of US-based stocks outperformed the equally diverse equity portfolios from non-US companies. The opposite has been the case for the past year. Also, many investment experts at major financial institutions believe that US investors should add mutual funds and exchange trade funds that diversify their portfolios from companies based outside the US. More recently, reporter Andrew Welsh wrote a comprehensive article based on interviews with leading investment experts from many major financial institutions, including Morningstar. Personally, I did.…

MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – Cutter Northland crews of the U.S. Coast Guard offloaded an estimated $20.1 million worth of cocaine and marijuana at Coast Guard base Miami Beach on Wednesday. The USCG seized about 2,220 pounds of cocaine and 3,320 pounds of marijuana. Credit: Diana Sharb, Class 1 of the US Coast Guard Petty OfficerCredit: Diana Sharb, Class 1 of the US Coast Guard Petty OfficerCredit: Diana Sharb, Class 1 of the US Coast Guard Petty Officer The seized drugs were the result of four engagements in the Caribbean by the crew of HMCS William Hall and HNLMS Friesland, with…

July 4th is celebrated as the day America declared independence from Britain, but one region of modern America remained far outside its battle, Florida’s east coast. Unlike the rebellious 13 colonies, East Florida stood firmly as a loyal forward post of the British Empire. Today, Florida is woven into the American structure, but its revolutionary war story is one of British loyalty, American military failures, and changes in colonial power dramas. Southern Loyalist Base When the War of Independence broke out in 1775, East Florida, invading modern Miami from the Georgia border, had only been under British rule for just…

Miami has enviable weather, spectacular beaches and lively nightlife, but along with Hialea it ranks one of the worst cities in the United States for local tourism.With rising inflation and the need to cut spending this summer, 82% of Americans are considering staying and taking advantage of what cities have to offer.For residents of Miami and Hialea, they may be better off traveling.Miami ranked 49th out of 182 cities analyzed using 41 metrics ranging from affordable prices to a variety of available activities, while Hialea ranked 178th.Wallethub analyst Chipplepo said Miami is being hampered by high costs despite access to…

After offering Pepsi products for more than five years, Carnival Cruise Line is reuniting with the Coca-Cola company, offering soft drinks, zero sugar and sparkling flavored water later this summer. Guests sailing from one of Carnival’s 13 US home ports can quickly enjoy the Coca-Cola brand. Coca-Cola brands include Classic Soda, Sprite, Fanta, Powerde, Topochico, Fairlife and more with the same name. “Carnival Cruise Line and Coca-Cola are two iconic brands that celebrate fun, family, friendship, food and great memories,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, in a news release. “We look forward to welcoming the diverse lineup…

taste! Central Florida brings together the area’s top chefs, restaurants and drink experts to celebrate an unforgettable night of delicious meals, exceptional cocktails, live entertainment and fighting hunger for kids in Central Florida. This is an event that has been involved in both the Second Harvest Food Bank in Central Florida and the Union of Homelessness in Central Florida since 1989. It all started, says Dan Samuels, director of a charity that has partnerships with a local group mentioned above with another organization. taste! A party attendee in Central Florida with a purpose for the 2024 event. Wear your vest,…

Isaiah Steinberg, Las Vegas Review Journal Pete Kelly, second-hand car manager for Jim Marsh Kier and Jim Marsh Chrysler Jeep in Las Vegas, has not purchased a used car at auction for under $20,000 in more than two years. Since the pandemic, he has to compete with national chains that want to embrace slimmer profit margins with fewer used cars under $20,000. Nationally, demand for vehicles has been declining in recent months due to high prices and interest rates following short tariff-induced panic in March. According to an ISEECARS survey, despite a temporary decline in demand, the average price of…

Dear Democracy,You’re just 249 years old and you’re beginning to show up. You are creaking of some sort, and the liver spots are well and dark. I hardly recognize you these days.Daniel Ruth (Tampa Bay Times)Of course, that’s understandable. You’ve been under a lot of stress lately. This is what happens in the family when relatives get absolutely, completely bat crazy.Watching the country you were born into a dystopian version of Mad Max – Pennsylvania Avenue, you’re sure your founding parents are spinning in their graves.Also, perhaps we are not realised that we are now led by the actual, lifeless,…

House vs. NCAA settlements are one of the most talked about topics in college sports this offseason. Now that the contract has been formally approved by a federal judge, the university can begin direct payments for student-athletes. The University of Florida Athletics Association can spend up to $20 million per year on athlete compensation starting July 1st. Additionally, there is the option to spend $2 million a year on former student-athlete Backpay. College sports remained extremely popular, suggesting that a third of the US population is fans of college-level competitions. As viewers rise, more money is flowing into the athletics…

Kelly’s Wells The massive tax and spending reduction bill passed by Congress on Thursday will end federal tax incentives for electric vehicles. Buyers must qualify for the federal tax credit until September 30th before EVS ends. But experts say there are still strong financial reasons to consider purchasing a vehicle even without those incentives. Before the bill was passed, the new electric vehicle had a federal tax credit of $7,500 and used EVs with up to $4,000. These incentives were originally designed to help make the vehicle more affordable. According to the latest data from the Kelley Blue Book, the…