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Wealth Taxes in Europe

By Angelica | Dec 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Wealth Taxes in Europe

Net wealth taxes are recurrent taxes on an individual’s wealth, net of debt. The concept of a net wealth tax is similar to a real property tax. But instead of only taxing real estate, it covers all wealth an individual owns. As today’s map shows, only three European countries covered levy a net wealth tax,…

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Mortgages for seniors: How to buy a home or refinance in retirement

By Angelica | Dec 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Mortgages for seniors: How to buy a home or refinance in retirement

As a senior, you can likely buy a home or refinance using social security income, retirement funds, and other assets. Here’s how to do it. Original Article Posted at : https://themortgagereports.com/60184/senior-home-buying-programs-and-mortgages-for-retirees

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3 States Without Any Top-Rated Hospitals

By Angelica | Dec 17, 2020 | Comments Off on 3 States Without Any Top-Rated Hospitals

Nobody likes to get sick, especially in the age of the coronavirus, but it’s especially bad to fall into ill health in Alaska, North Dakota or South Dakota. Those are the only three states in the nation that do not have any A-rated hospitals, according to the Leapfrog Group’s fall 2020 Hospital Safety Grade report.…

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Leadenhall AuM passes $6.2bn, as ILS manager adds $600m+ since July

By Angelica | Dec 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Leadenhall AuM passes $6.2bn, as ILS manager adds $600m+ since July

London headquartered insurance-linked securities (ILS) and reinsurance related investments manger Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP has increased its assets under management to over $6.2 billion in 2020, as the ILS fund manager has added more than $600 million since July. The increase in ILS assets managed puts Leadenhall Capital Partners among the largest ILS fund managers…

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Munich Re lifts Jebi industry loss to $13bn, some ILW’s potentially in play

By Angelica | Dec 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Munich Re lifts Jebi industry loss to $13bn, some ILW’s potentially in play

Global reinsurance firm Munich Re has lifted its estimate for insurance industry losses from 2018’s Japanese typhoon Jebi to $13 billion, which we understand could put a handful of still-exposed industry loss trigger contracts such as ILW’s in play. Munich Re provides estimates of insurance market losses for major catastrophe events through its NatCat catastrophe…

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Am I Eligible for My Mother’s Social Security Benefit?

By Angelica | Dec 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Am I Eligible for My Mother’s Social Security Benefit?

Welcome to our “Social Security Q&A” series. You ask a question about Social Security, and a guest expert answers it. You can learn how to ask a question of your own below. And if you would like a personalized report detailing your optimal Social Security claiming strategy, click here. Check it out: It could result…

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Best Second Chance Checking Accounts 2020

By Angelica | Dec 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Best Second Chance Checking Accounts 2020

If you’ve had banking problems in the past, like unpaid overdraft fees or bounced checks, you may have a hard time opening a new checking account. Today, most banks look into your banking history, using consumer reports to determine whether or not to accept your application. Fortunately, some banks have second chance checking accounts for…

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The 10 Most Livable Small Cities in America

By Angelica | Dec 17, 2020 | Comments Off on The 10 Most Livable Small Cities in America

This story originally appeared on SmartAsset.com. According to a 2018 Gallup report, approximately four in 10 Americans would choose to live in a town, a small city or a suburb of a small city as opposed to big cities and rural areas. As Americans look for places that fit their lifestyle while allowing them to…

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Cyclone Yasa striking Fiji with winds of close to 150mph

By Angelica | Dec 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Cyclone Yasa striking Fiji with winds of close to 150mph

Tropical cyclone Yasa is making landfall in Fiji with winds estimated at close to 150 mph, threatening significant damage to the island of Vanua Levu, while the main island of Viti Levu and capital city of Suva is also being affected. Cyclone Yasa intensified rapidly on approach to Fiji this week and set a course…

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Global Parametrics & JBA design parametric flood cover for VisionFund

By Angelica | Dec 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Global Parametrics & JBA design parametric flood cover for VisionFund

Global Parametrics, the parametric and index-based disaster risk transfer company, has partnered with risk modelling specialist JBA Risk Management to design a parametric flood insurance product for VisionFund to cover flood risks in Myanmar. VisionFund International is a division of global charity World Vision and oversees its microfinance operations, providing loans and insurance to farmers…

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