Ashley Mason and her fiancé.Melanie Zacek PhotographyAshley Mason insisted on a prenup to protect her business and assets before marriage.Mason believes contracts are essential in both business and personal relationships.The couple spent a year drafting the prenup, ensuring mutual protection of their assets.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ashley Mason, a 27-year-old business owner in Massachusetts. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I started my marketing agency in 2016. I worked hard to build it from scratch and told myself that if I got married, I wanted to protect this asset at all costs.I heard…
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We recently compiled a list of the 8 Unstoppable Tech Stocks to Buy Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) stands among the unstoppable tech stocks to buy now.What’s Happening with Big Tech Stocks?The technology sector has outperformed the market for the past several years. The industry has accounted for more than 30% of the overall market holdings especially led by Big Tech. One of the key factors that skyrocketed the stock prices for these mega-cap tech stocks is the hype around artificial intelligence.However, we also witnessed the technology sector…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mortgage rates haven’t been this attractive in more than a year, good news for homeowners eager to refinance.Many homeowners have already jumped at the opportunity to lower their monthly payment, spurring a surge in mortgage refinancing applications. And that was before the average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell this week to 6.2%, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. As recently as May, the rate averaged 7.22%. It’s now at the lowest level in 19 months.The rush to refinance makes sense, as even a slight drop in mortgage rates can translate into significant savings over the…
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The company settled charges without admitting or denying the SEC’s findings, which revealed bribery involving cash, luxury trips, and other favors to Thai officials. By Sky Chadde, – Investigate Midwest Sep. 13, 2024 11:21 am In this April 9, 2019 photo, wheels are attach as workers assemble a tractor at John Deere’s Waterloo assembly plant. (Zach Boyden-Holmes/Telegraph Herald via AP, File) John Deere, the major farm equipment manufacturer based in Moline, Illinois, was fined about $10 million for a bribery scheme led by its subsidiary in Thailand, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fine, announced Tuesday, comes after…
Investment PolicyThe Fund is an actively managed exchange traded fund (ETF) that attempts to achieve two times (200 percent) the daily percentage change in the share price of the Underlying Security by entering into swap agreements on the Underlying Security. The Fund aims to achieve this daily percentage change for a single day, and not for any other period. A single day means the period from the close of regular trading on one trading day to the close on the next trading day. The Fund will enter into one or more swap agreements with financial institutions for a specified period,…
Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) has launched Big Screen Capital, a new funding subsidiary to finance various projects. These include:1. The Big Film Fund: An AI-driven fund for low to moderate budget films with high ROI potential.2. Two commercial films: An action movie and a holiday film, both featuring star talent.3. Med tech initiatives: Led by Dr. Bruce Lee, focusing on healthcare technologies.The funding will be raised through securities regulations on a major platform, open to institutional and individual investors. BSEG is also working on a Hollywood Legends series and an Avenger Field audio series…
Richard is the eighth person to accuse Combs of sexual abuseKevin Winter/Getty, Steve Granitz/WireImagDawn Richard is suing Sean “Diddy” Combs for sexual abuse.The 41-year-old musician, who rose to fame as a member of the Combs-formed girl group Danity Kane, filed a complaint in New York federal court on Sept. 10, alleging that the 54-year-old music mogul sexually and verbally abused her for nearly 10 years, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. She is the eighth person to accuse Combs of sexual abuse.In the complaint, Richard claims Combs owes her an estimated $3.5 million in “unpaid salaries and royalties” for…
How To Earn $500 A Month From Broadcom StockOn Sept. 5, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) reported stronger-than-expected earnings and sales results for its third quarter.The company’s quarterly revenue of $13.072 billion, beating analyst estimates of $12.96 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The semiconductor company reported second-quarter earnings of $1.24 per share, beating analyst estimates of $1.20 per share.With the recent buzz around Broadcom, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company’s dividends. As of now, Broadcom has a dividend yield of 1.34%. That’s a quarterly dividend amount of 53 cents a share ($2.12 a year).To figure out how to…
Churches, med spas and more businesses have recently opened in the Kyle and Buda areas.Now OpenDOXA Coffee RoastersThe South Austin-based coffee truck–owned by duo Nick Shock and JT Sivils—sells various hot and iced coffees and teas such as matcha, cold brew, lattes, Americanos and more. The coffee truck will also offer a selection of pastries including kolaches and cinnamon rolls.Retro Ranch ATXThe shop is owned by Buda locals Holland May and Colton Stephens. Retro Ranch ATX sells vintage costume jewelry, sterling silver, art, collectible cards and other knick knacks. The store ships nationwide and also accepts consignments.The Vine Community ChurchThe…