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Should you buy a house sight unseen? Here’s what you need to know

By Angelica | Feb 2, 2021 | Comments Off on Should you buy a house sight unseen? Here’s what you need to know

Buying a house sight unseen can give you an edge in a competitive market. But there are risks that come with sight-unseen homes. Here’s what to know. Original Article Posted at : https://themortgagereports.com/73664/should-i-buy-a-house-sight-unseen

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, February 2, 2021

By Angelica | Feb 2, 2021 | Comments Off on Mortgage and refinance rates today, February 2, 2021

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates  Average mortgage rates inched lower yesterday, but only by the smallest measurable amount. Still, they’re only a bit higher than the all-time low set last […] Original Article Posted at : https://themortgagereports.com/74084/mortgage-and-refinance-rates-today-february-02-2021

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The impact of current work hour restrictions and OSHA misclassification on house staff health

By Angelica | Feb 2, 2021 | Comments Off on The impact of current work hour restrictions and OSHA misclassification on house staff health

Over 100,000 medical and surgical resident physicians and fellows (combined, “house staff”) are the first-line physicians for most patients in the nation’s 1,100+ teaching hospitals. Maximum weekly work hours regulated by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) are colloquially cited to be 80 per week. Notably, however, they are 80 hours averaged over…

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Pacific Alliance hopes to expand cat bond to cover cyclones, floods, droughts

By Angelica | Feb 2, 2021 | Comments Off on Pacific Alliance hopes to expand cat bond to cover cyclones, floods, droughts

The Pacific Alliance, a Latin American trade bloc made up of Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, would like to expand on the coverage provided by their catastrophe bonds, with hydro-meteorological risks including tropical cyclones, drought, floods and even cold weather all mooted as potential perils to include. The Ministries of Finance of the Pacific Alliance…

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Here Is How Women Can Slow Mental Decline

By Angelica | Feb 2, 2021 | Comments Off on Here Is How Women Can Slow Mental Decline

Take a job earlier in life if you are a woman who wants to keep cognitive decline at bay in your later years. A new study finds that women who work during early adulthood and midlife have slower rates of memory decline later in life than women who did not work for pay. The National…

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The 13 Best Bank Account Bonuses for February 2021

By Angelica | Feb 2, 2021 | Comments Off on The 13 Best Bank Account Bonuses for February 2021

Originally published by Liz Hund on Bankrate.com. If you’re wishing you had more savings right now, you’re not alone. Many Americans impacted by the coronavirus are finding that they need additional funds to make ends meet. A bit of extra cash could be a big help. Fortunately, a number of banks are still giving out…

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Thirteen Priorities for Pro-Growth Tax Modernization in Nebraska

By Angelica | Feb 2, 2021 | Comments Off on Thirteen Priorities for Pro-Growth Tax Modernization in Nebraska

Note: Below is an excerpt from our recent guide, “Thirteen Priorities for Pro-Growth Tax Modernization in Nebraska.” To see the full report, click the “Download PDF” link above. Executive Summary Nebraska’s motto promises “Good Life. Great Opportunity.” It is a promise on which policymakers have long worked hard to deliver, and residents take great pride…

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At $78bn, 2020 insured catastrophe losses 17% above 10-year average: Willis Re

By Angelica | Feb 2, 2021 | Comments Off on At $78bn, 2020 insured catastrophe losses 17% above 10-year average: Willis Re

Catastrophe losses covered by insurance and reinsurance reached $78 billion in 2020 according to Willis Re, which the broker sees as 17% above the 10-year average. The reinsurance broking arm of Willis Towers Watson (WTW) notes that the figure could have been much higher were it not for a number of near-misses throughout last year.…

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Dollar Tree Now Stocks a Lot More of This

By Angelica | Feb 2, 2021 | Comments Off on Dollar Tree Now Stocks a Lot More of This

The Crafter’s Square section of your local Dollar Tree store has become even more appealing. All Dollar Tree stores in the U.S. — plus the chain’s website — are offering an expanded array of art and crafting supplies, the chain announced Monday. It's not the usual blah, blah, blah. Click here to sign up for…

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ILS funds deliver 3.51% for 2020, highest Index return since 2016

By Angelica | Feb 2, 2021 | Comments Off on ILS funds deliver 3.51% for 2020, highest Index return since 2016

The average return of the insurance-linked securities (ILS) fund market reached 3.51% for full-year 2020, which is the highest figure since 2016 measured by the Eurekahedge ILS Advisers Index. Results are widely spread across the ILS fund market though, with some ILS funds performing much more strongly than others throughout the last year and with…

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