How the EU Omnibus Packages Roll Back the Green Deal The EU’s Green Deal had an ambitious goal: to make Europe the world’s first climate-neutral continent. During Ursula von der Leyen’s first term as President of the EU Commission, the sustainability transformation took center stage. Now, in her second term, the Commission shifted its focus … Read more
As I sadly watch my stock portfolio correct by over 10%, I find serenity in my paid-off home. No matter how much the stock market tanks, it’s comforting to know I’ll always have shelter to take care of my family. It’s funny, but only active investors, people in charge of their family’s investments, or personal … Read more
Having increased its estimate for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) losses from hurricane Helene, we’re told that FEMA has gone ahead with the partial repayment of principal and also extended the maturity dates for two of its FloodSmart Re catastrophe bond tranches.The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had put an initial estimate for NFIP … Read more
As I watch my stock portfolio correct, I take solace in knowing that my real estate portfolio continues to chug along despite the chaos, fear, and uncertainty. With mass government personnel cuts, new tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China, a heated Oval Office exchange between President Trump and Ukraine’s President Zelensky, and sharp words from … Read more
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter the Gaza Strip from Egypt in the southern Gaza town of Rafah, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. ABDEL KAREEM HANA / AP Israel announced Sunday, March 2, that it was suspending the entry of supplies into Gaza, and threatened “consequences” for Hamas if it did not accept a proposal for a … Read more
