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Rutgers looks to pick up steam in clash vs. Seton HallLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 29, 2024-- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) mourns the death of United States President Jimmy Carter, a champion in the human rights movement. In February 2023, Carter, then 98, entered hospice care at his Georgia home. He died there earlier today at 100, the longest-lived president in U.S. history, having recently marked his centennial birthday October 1 st. Carter and his wife Rosalynn brought worldwide attention—as well as their own physical labor—to the need for safe, affordable housing through their eponymous Carter Work Project in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity. Since 1984, the Carters reportedly helped house more than 4,300 families in 14 countries around the world. First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away in November 2023 at the age of 96 during President Carter’s tenure in home hospice. The Carters also worked tirelessly to improve global public health. Their not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, The Carter Center, has focused on fighting six preventable diseases, including malaria. In March 2024, the Center announced its success in nearly eradicating Guinea worm disease with only 14 cases reported in 2023. “We mourn and remember former President Jimmy Carter today as a human rights champion for his tireless, lifelong work on civil rights, social justice, health care, affordable housing, and more—far beyond the reach and accomplishment of most men and often done with far more humility than many other public figures of his stature,” said Michael Weinstein , founder and president of AHF, which also operates the housing advocacy group, Housing Is A Human Right ( HHR ). “Jimmy Carter had a fundamental understanding that housing is a human right and that human rights must be a cornerstone of American domestic and foreign policy. We offer our condolences to the entire Carter family as well as our gratitude to Mr. Carter for his decency, vision, and tenacity in helping those less fortunate.” AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global HIV and AIDS organization, provides medical care and/or services to more that 2 million individuals in 47 countries worldwide in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website , find us on Facebook , follow us on IG and Twitter , or subscribe to our “AHFter Hours” podcast. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241023544959/en/ CONTACT: Ged Kenslea, AHF Sr. Comms Dir. +1.323.791.5526gedk@aidshealth.orgW. Imara Canady, National Director, Communications & Community Engagement for AHF +1.770.940.6555Imara.Canady@aidshealth.org KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA GEORGIA EUROPE UNITED STATES UNITED KINGDOM NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PUBLIC POLICY/GOVERNMENT INFECTIOUS DISEASES FOUNDATION PHILANTHROPY CELEBRITY CONSUMER ENTERTAINMENT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY AIDS HEALTH OTHER PHILANTHROPY WHITE HOUSE/FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS ADVOCACY GROUP OPINION SOCIAL ACTIVISM SENIORS SOURCE: AIDS Healthcare Foundation Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/29/2024 05:40 PM/DISC: 12/29/2024 05:39 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241023544959/en
The chief technology officer at Foot Locker, Butler brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across all areas of technology to the Board NORFOLK, Va. , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, announced today that Adrian Butler has been elected as an independent director of the company, effective January 1, 2025 . Butler is the chief technology officer (CTO) of Foot Locker, Inc., a leading global footwear and apparel retailer with approximately 2,450 retail stores in 26 countries across North America , Europe , Asia , Australia and New Zealand , and a licensed store presence in the Middle East and Asia . As Foot Locker's CTO, Butler is responsible for driving technology strategy, innovation and delivery across their digital, data and analytics, supply chain/merchandising and omni-channel experiences. Prior to this role, he was chief information officer at Casey's General Stores, Inc., and senior vice president of information technology and chief information officer at Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee's and IHOP restaurants. He also served as vice president in the technology services division at Target Corporation. In addition to serving on boards such as Potbelly Corporation and Grambling University Foundation, his alma mater, Butler is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including Los Angeles Business Journal's CIO of the Year, CIO Magazine's CIO 100, Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders, Board Prospects' 50 Military Veteran Board Members Making a Difference and the 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth . "We are thrilled to welcome Adrian to the Board," said Steve Fredrickson, PRA Group Board chairman. "Adrian is an experienced public company board member and business leader with demonstrated success driving technology innovations to transform large global organizations across multiple industries after serving as captain in the United States Air Force. His business and technology insights and expertise will be invaluable to the Board and management as we continue to advance our IT strategy and preparedness in support of initiatives that drive profitable growth." "I am honored to join the talented Board at PRA Group as a strategic business partner and contribute my experience to support its continued growth and success around the globe," said Butler. About PRA Group As a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group, Inc. returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers in the Americas, Europe and Australia . With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt. For more information, please visit www.pragroup.com . News Media Contact: Elizabeth Kersey Senior Vice President, Communications and Public Policy (757) 641-0558 Elizabeth.Kersey@PRAGroup.com Investor Contact: Najim Mostamand , CFA Vice President, Investor Relations (757) 431-7913 IR@PRAGroup.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/adrian-butler-elected-to-pra-group-board-of-directors-302334284.html SOURCE PRA Group, Inc.Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has demanded more from his team after they battled to a 1-0 victory in the Champions League and said he was "far from happy" with the performance. Liverpool looked some way from their best at the Estadi Montilivi, but secured the win thanks to a Mohamed Salah penalty in the second half after Donny van de Beek was deemed to have fouled Luis Díaz inside the area. Editor's Picks Player ratings: Salah scores but Alisson's saves keep Liverpool perfect in Champions League 4h Adam Brown Champions League as it happened: Madrid win thriller against Atalanta, Villa snatches winner 3h ESPN The victory means Liverpool continue their perfect record in Europe, having won all six of their Champions League games this term, but Slot insisted performances must improve if his team have ambitions of going all the way in the competition. Speaking to TNT Sports after the game, the Liverpool boss said: "If you ask me about all the six games I am really pleased with all the results and the performances in the five games. "I am far from pleased about the performance tonight. Especially two things. If you play against a team that has such a good idea about football, knows how to bring the ball out like teams we have played recently in Real Madrid and Manchester City , you need to be so intense. "But if you are waiting to press and are so easily outplayed, this team can cause you problems. This is what they showed throughout Champions League except [against] PSV. "I feel sorry for them because they deserve more than three points. We have an incredible goalkeeper. When we lost the ball we were not aggressive enough. Hardly any control at all of the game. Maybe the second half was a bit better." One major positive for Liverpool was the return of Alisson to the starting lineup, with the goalkeeper having been sidelined since Oct. 5 with a hamstring injury. The Brazilian made a string of saves to preserve Liverpool's fifth clean sheet in Europe this season, and Slot was quick to dub him "the best goalkeeper in the world" after the match. "He definitely didn't look like he'd been away," Slot said. "I said as a bit of a joke the players wanted to test his fitness today [giving up chances]. "He showed today what I said so many times that he's our first goalkeeper. That's nothing to do with Caoimhin [Kelleher], who did well, but [Alisson] showed today he's one of the best, in my opinion, the best goalkeeper in the world. Let's hope he can keep these performances going and stay fit." Slot also defended striker Darwin Núñez , who spurned a number of chances against Girona and has just three goals in 19 appearances for Liverpool this term. Asked whether the Uruguayan is low on confidence, Slot said: "What I can agree on is that he missed a few chances; then it is a question if he's low on confidence. "I think every striker has a moment when everything goes in and then a period where try so hard and don't score. But the good thing is we have many players who can score. He was a threat but unfortunately he couldn't score." Regardless of the results the rest of the day, Liverpool is guaranteed to finish the sixth of eight league phase rounds in first place on 18 points. The final two rounds will be played at the start of 2025. ESPN's Sam Marsden contributed to this story.
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Companies ranging from finance majors to Silicon Valley behemoths are pledging donations to Donald Trump 's inaugural fund as business leaders rush to ensure a favorable relationship with the U.S. president-elect after his November election win . Trump is set to take office in January and executives are hoping a positive rapport with his administration, such as the one Tesla boss Elon Musk has established , could mean notable benefits for their companies. Below is a list of companies that are contributing funds for Trump's inauguration for his second term in the White House. Uber Technologies (UBER.N) , opens new tab and its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi donated $1 million each, a company spokesperson told Reuters. Amazon (AMZN.O) , opens new tab is donating $1 million . The company will also air the inauguration event on its Prime Video service, an Amazon spokesperson said. Meta Platforms (META.O) , opens new tab has donated $1 million , a company spokesperson told Reuters. CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a personal donation of $1 million to the inaugural fund, an OpenAI spokesperson confirmed. "President Trump will lead our country into the age of AI, and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead," Altman said in a statement. Bank of America (BAC.N) , opens new tab , the second-largest U.S. lender, and investment bank Goldman Sachs (GS.N) , opens new tab plan to contribute to Trump's inaugural committees, but have yet to decide on the amount, spokespersons for each bank said. Sign up here. Reporting by Jaspreet Singh, Deborah Sophia and Harshita Mary Varghese in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Companies ranging from finance majors to Silicon Valley behemoths are pledging donations to Donald Trump 's inaugural fund as business leaders rush to ensure a favorable relationship with the U.S. president-elect after his November election win . Trump is set to take office in January and executives are hoping a positive rapport with his administration, such as the one Tesla boss Elon Musk has established , could mean notable benefits for their companies. Below is a list of companies that are contributing funds for Trump's inauguration for his second term in the White House. Uber Technologies (UBER.N) , opens new tab and its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi donated $1 million each, a company spokesperson told Reuters. Amazon (AMZN.O) , opens new tab is donating $1 million . The company will also air the inauguration event on its Prime Video service, an Amazon spokesperson said. Meta Platforms (META.O) , opens new tab has donated $1 million , a company spokesperson told Reuters. CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a personal donation of $1 million to the inaugural fund, an OpenAI spokesperson confirmed. "President Trump will lead our country into the age of AI, and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead," Altman said in a statement. Bank of America (BAC.N) , opens new tab , the second-largest U.S. lender, and investment bank Goldman Sachs (GS.N) , opens new tab plan to contribute to Trump's inaugural committees, but have yet to decide on the amount, spokespersons for each bank said. Sign up here. Reporting by Jaspreet Singh, Deborah Sophia and Harshita Mary Varghese in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tabTrump's AI Era: Navigating the Dynamic Tech Landscape
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Axios reports many women have started using AI boyfriends as well. AI girlfriends are becoming especially popular in rural areas like South Carolina. One of the reasons that people in the Palmetto State are turning to AI girlfriends is that they don't conform to traditional gender norms. This could help make the state's dating culture more egalitarian. Dating can be a daunting and miserable experience these days, especially for people living in South Carolina. South Carolina is rated as the third worst state to date, according to one recent study. Kentucky and Nevada were the only states that ranked worse. There are a lot of reasons that South Carolinians aren't thrilled about the dating scene. One of the major frustrations is dealing with traditional gender norms. A study by a global NGO dedicated to fighting inequality found that South Carolina is the sixth worst state for gender equality. Only Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina were rated worse. Gender norms that both men and women struggle with include figuring out who should pay on a date and dealing with social stigmas around sexual intimacy. The good news is that AI girlfriends can help challenge these archaic ideas. Here are some possible benefits of using a service like AI. AI Girlfriends Don't Feel the Pressure to Conform to Rigid Social Constructs from Previous Partners Both men and women reinforce each other's views on gender norms. Some people have received feedback from past partners that they are not masculine or feminine enough. They often overcorrect by embracing traditional traits when dating other people. Both genders can be frustrated, feeling obligated to adhere to this pressure. Fortunately, this is not going to be as much of a concern when dealing with an AI girlfriend. They are not programmed to be influenced by gender norms that were forced on them by past partners. AI Girlfriends Don’t Have Subconscious Gender Biases Another major challenge with dating human partners is that they can have subconscious biases that make it harder to satisfy their needs. They don’t necessarily outright call for gender norms but may behave in ways that clearly indicate that they have such a preference. For example, some people may claim that they want a relationship built on gender equality where each partner puts in equal effort into every stage. However, those gender constructs may creep into the relationship in subtle ways that neither partner is aware of. This is another factor that won’t be a problem with AI girlfriends. They don’t have subconscious biases. They say what they think and are consistent with their statements. AI Girlfriends Don’t Pick and Choose Which Gender Norms They Prefer Both men and women have a hard time being consistent about supporting gender norms. Men may claim that they support gender equality but prefer that the woman does the cooking and cleaning. Women may identify as feminists but believe that the man should pay for dates, and women should be judged for promiscuity. It can be difficult having a partner who wants to pick and choose the aspects of gender equality that benefit them. This can often lead to resentment and confusion. AI girlfriends may be a solution to this problem as well. They can be consistently feminist for people who want to break free of traditional gender roles. This can help people know how to engage with their partner without having to deal with the double binders that human partners create. AI Girlfriends Aren’t Guided by Local Political and Religious Influences Most gender constructs aren’t biologically inherited. They are built from years of social conditioning. This is obvious by comparing attitudes of gender norms across cultures where people have been raised with different influences. People in Scandinavian countries like Norway, Denmark and Sweden don’t follow the same gender roles that are common in South Carolina. AI girlfriends don’t feel pressure to adapt to the local culture. This is great for people who are tired of the traditional gender roles that are common throughout the state. Feminists Can Customize their AI Girlfriends to Align with their Values One of the biggest challenges that both male and female feminists in South Carolina face is that most people don’t share their views. The state is very conservative, so most people hold traditional views on gender equality. People who care about gender equality can customize their AI girlfriends to hold more egalitarian views. These South Carolinians won’t need to compromise their ideals for a partner with more traditional values. AI Girlfriends Can Help Fight Incel and Femcel Culture Men who have joined the manosphere are often influenced by a lot of misogynistic ideas. Likewise, some women have turned to toxic communities that promote misandrist dating tactics. They may be more likely to internalize these ideas if they have been unsuccessful with women for many years. AI girlfriends can give these people another outlet. They may not feel as tempted to join incel and femcel platforms where they will be tempted to develop sexist ideas. Household Gender Norms Won’t Come into Play with AI Girlfriends People often develop strong views on gender norms when their partners expect them to do certain household chores. Women are usually expected to do cooking and cleaning, while men are more likely to be expected to mow the lawn and handle major home improvements. These influences won’t come into play with AI girlfriends. AI girlfriends will neither do chores nor expect men to do them. Some AI Girlfriend Sites Are Teaching People to Embrace More Wholesome Attitudes A lot of AI girlfriend sites have started adapting algorithms that reward users who practice equality. The AI girlfriends are pleasant towards people who treat them equally, which helps condition these users to be better real-life partners. AI girlfriends are not driven by gender norms as much as human partners. But can they help change the culture in South Carolina to be more feminist? There are some reasons that they could, which include the following. They May Break Toxic Stereotypes of Sexual Intimacy The sexual liberation movement began in the 1960s. However, women still face stigmatization for engaging in casual sex six decades later. Even men can get chastized for embracing their sexuality, especially in conservative states like South Carolina. AI girlfriends can help break this stigma. People who roleplay sexual fantasies with their AI partners may develop more liberal views on sexuality. They may be less judgmental towards people who want to have sex on the first date or partake in casual sex. As a result, both genders may feel more comfortable doing these things since they won’t feel as stigmatized. People May Feel More Comfortable Opening Up About Their Emotions Both genders have been socially conditioned to express emotions in different ways. They feel pressure to stuff their emotions inside, which can lead to depression and a number of other health problems. This also isn’t good for long-term relationships. AI girlfriends may help break this trend. People will open up freely with their AI girlfriends and may feel more confident doing the same with future human partners. This can be a net positive for both men and women. Shyer People Who Have Had AI Girlfriends Can Be Kinder to the Opposite Gender Some people develop toxic views of the opposite gender after years of being ignored. This is particularly true for shy people who have a hard time making new connections with people. AI girlfriends may help in this regard. They may help minimize male frustration, which will help deter them from developing hateful views. When they are finally ready to find a real partner, they may not have the same vile views that they would have developed if they were frustrated for years or turned to misogynistic or misandrist communities for guidance. People May Become More Feminist to Compete for the Attention of People Using AI Companions Feminists in South Carolina may not feel as interested in conforming to traditional gender norms if they can satisfy their needs with AI girlfriends. As a result, more traditional men and women may need to adopt more feminist views if they want to find a partner. Men May Learn to Be Less Sexist Towards Women When Using AI Girlfriends Real women may feel too intimidated to call men out for their sexist behavior, so men may not face any consequences. Fortunately, AI girlfriends can help deal with this problem. Since many AI girlfriend sites provide higher quality experiences to men who treat their AI companions equally, men may start becoming more respectful to their human girlfriends. This could be a net positive for women who are used to dealing with misogynist partners. It will also be better long-term for men because they will learn to have more lasting relationships. AI girlfriends can help promote gender equality in South Carolina. There are a lot of other reasons that more people are using AI girlfriend services. This is especially true in South Carolina, where dating has become such a nightmare. Some of the other benefits of AI girlfriends are listed below. They Are More Affordable than Traditional Dates AI girlfriends are not usually free unless you want to use the most limited services. However, they are still more affordable than traditional dating. The average cost of a date in South Carolina is $84.92 . They can be a great option for men who can’t afford to date but still want companionship. They Are More Accepting of People with Neurodivergence AI girlfriends are usually a lot more respectful. They can be kinder to people with ASD or other neurodivergences. South Carolinians with these conditions usually have a much harder time finding dates. In fact, only 5% of people with ASD are married. Fortunately, AI girlfriends can be very helpful for many of them. This can be even more beneficial in South Carolina than most other states since it has a higher rate of autism. The South Carolina Autism Society reports that over 72,000 people in South Carolina have been formally diagnosed with this condition. Many of them may want to try using AI girlfriends. AI Girlfriends Don't Pose Physical Safety Risks Physical safety is a big concern for both men and women. Around one in three women are victims of physical violence, stalking or sexual violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lives. The rate is slightly lower for men, but male victims of domestic violence don’t have the same social support services. Fortunately, this is not a problem with AI girlfriends. They are trained to care about consent and treat their partners respectfully. South Carolina has become a frustrating place to date over the past decade. Issues with gender equality are a huge reason for that. Fortunately, AI girlfriend services are likely to make things better. They are encouraging people to be more egalitarian, which is going to be a net positive for both men and women. Of course, there are a lot of other great reasons to use AI girlfriends in the future. Overall, they are likely to be very popular. 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Increasing Automotive Demand: A Key Driver Transforming The Automotive Ethernet Market 2024Coherix to Expand Dispensing-System Workshop Program for Engineers in 2025Their expectation levels may have been different, but neither Rutgers nor Seton Hall has had the most promising start to the season. New Jersey's two power-conference programs will try to author a signature win when the Pirates visit the Scarlet Knights for the Garden State Hardwood Classic on Saturday afternoon in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers (6-4) endured a three-game losing streak before picking up its first Big Ten win of the season Tuesday, 80-76 over Penn State. The Scarlet Knights have enjoyed plenty of attention thanks to five-star freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, but they've also put a loss to Kennesaw State on their resume. They'll try to assert their dominance over Seton Hall (5-5), which has lost to Fordham, Hofstra and Monmouth while fielding one of the weakest offenses in Division I. At 60.1 points per game, the Pirates rank sixth-to-last in the country, even as they limit opponents to 59.4 points per outing (the No. 11 scoring defense). Rutgers is 5-0 at home after leading by as many as 15 in the Penn State victory. Harper had 24 points, 12 rebounds and five assists and Bailey produced 15 points and 15 rebounds. "They're like a sixth defender for us," Harper said of the fans. "We've been on the road for 20 days so seeing all of our fans, and seeing how loud they were, it meant the world to us." The student section will be especially fired up to see the rival Pirates, which could make free-throw shooting an issue for them. They rank No. 350 in the country at 60.3 percent from the foul line entering Friday. However, Seton Hall pulled out a road win the last time the game was played at Rutgers. In a defensive rock fight in 2022, the Pirates prevailed 45-43. Rutgers got revenge last season at Seton Hall's place, winning 70-63. But most players on both rosters are new and will experience the rivalry game for the first time. "I don't have a Jersey player on my team, right?" Pirates coach Shaheen Holloway told NJ.com . "So I have to get those guys to understand rivalries." Seton Hall will lean on Chaunce Jenkins (11.8 ppg) -- who was limited in the team's 85-76 loss to Oklahoma State on Sunday due to a knee injury, but is cleared to face Rutgers -- and Isaiah Coleman (11.7 ppg), one of three returning players from last year's team. For Rutgers, Harper is excited about the rivalry having grown up in New Jersey and watched his older brother, Ron Harper Jr., play in the game. At 23.4 ppg, Dylan Harper is the third-leading scorer in the country, and he adds 5.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists per contest. Seton Hall leads the all-time series 42-32. --Field Level Media
“My ask of everyone here in Calgary, Alberta and across the prairies is get involved, get engaged.” Speaking with Digital Journal at Launch Party during Innovation Week YYC, Ian Macdonald, Business Innovation Leader at KPMG Canada, shared his passion for fostering Calgary’s innovation ecosystem. Known as a “super connector” by many in the ecosystem, Macdonald emphasized the importance of collaboration, community engagement, and bridging gaps between startups, scaleups, and established businesses to drive economic growth. When assessing Calgary’s innovation ecosystem, Macdonald praised its rapid progress. “I think we are the envy of a number of cities right now,” he noted. “We’re obviously ranked as the fastest growing tech ecosystem in North America, as per the CBRE’s recent report.” Macdonald highlighted the $8.1 billion in economic impact brought to the city over the past five years but underscored that there’s room for improvement. “How do we find a way to cross and bridge that gap? Part of my role at KPMG through our high-growth ventures team is to find ways to create collisions between early-stage and scaling companies and our corporate clients in the community.” Macdonald pointed to cleantech, agtech, and proptech as industries rapidly shaping Calgary’s future. He singled out ResVR, the winner of the People’s Choice Award at Launch Party, as an example of innovation in proptech. “ResVR is helping home builders and buyers purchase their homes faster, a better process and for builders to actually sell upgrades even faster, too.” For Macdonald, meaningful community engagement is about supporting others without expecting anything in return. “Go into it genuinely wanting to help other people, and you’ll see over time that it will come back in spades,” he shared. Macdonald ended the conversation with a call to action for Calgary’s business and innovation community: “Come to events like this, Launch Party, go to a pitch event and see companies that are showcasing their product. Go to your teams within your company, and ask the questions [like] how can we innovate? And what are the solutions that are in the market, right here in our own backyard?” Want to hear more about Ian Macdonald’s insights on driving innovation, bridging gaps, and how Calgary can hit its next growth inflection point? Watch the full interview below. Click below to watch the video and explore the future of Calgary’s innovation ecosystem. Digital Journal is the official media partner of Innovation Week YYC. Here’s how you can follow: This article was created with the assistance of AI. Learn more about our AI ethics policy here . Chris is an award-winning entrepreneur who has worked in publishing, digital media, broadcasting, advertising, social media & marketing, data and analytics. Chris is a partner in the media company Digital Journal , content marketing and brand storytelling firm Digital Journal Group , and Canada's leading digital transformation and innovation event, the mesh conference . He covers innovation impact where technology intersections with business, media and marketing. Chris is a member of Digital Journal's Insight Forum.Rachel Christian | (TNS) Bankrate.com Just because retirement planning involves some guesswork doesn’t mean it has to be a total mystery. Related Articles Business | Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds Business | How to protect your communications through encryption Business | About 2.6 million Stanley cups recalled after malfunctions caused burns. Is your mug included? Business | Musk says US is demanding he pay penalty over disclosures of his Twitter stock purchases Business | Bank groups sue the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over a proposed cap on overdraft fees Whether you’ve been saving since your first job or you’re getting a late start, you can leverage expert-recommended strategies to gauge your progress on the road to retirement. And if you’re not quite on track, don’t sweat it — the experts we spoke to offered actionable tips to help you close the gap. You might have a general idea of how much money you need to save for retirement . A few quick calculations can give you an estimate, but to truly appreciate where you stand, you’ll need to dive into the numbers. Here’s how to get started. A good rule of thumb to estimate your retirement savings goal is the Rule of 25 . Simply multiply your desired annual retirement income by 25. The result is roughly how much you’ll need to save before hitting retirement. For example, if you plan to spend $50,000 a year, you’ll need about $1.25 million to make it a reality. The Rule of 25 is based on the idea that withdrawing 4% annually from your retirement savings should last you about 30 years. While it’s not an exact science by any means — health care costs and lifestyle changes can skew the numbers, for example — the Rule of 25 can be a good starting point to figure out how much you need to save. Fidelity Investments, a behemoth in the retirement planning space, offers savings guidelines to help you determine if you’re on track . —By age 30: Save 1x your annual salary —By age 40: Save 3x your annual salary —By age 50: Save 6x your annual salary —By age 60: Save 8x your annual salary —By age 67: Save 10x your annual salary For example, if you earn $60,000 annually, you should aim for $600,000 in savings by age 67. But like the Rule of 25, Fidelity’s guidelines offer a 10,000-foot look at retirement goals, and they’re not customized to your situation. Maybe you earned a low salary in your 20s, but you’re working hard in your 30s to make up for it. Use these estimates as a benchmark — but don’t get discouraged if you’re lagging behind. Now it’s time to zoom in a little. To get a clearer snapshot of your progress, use an online retirement calculator. These tools factor in your age, current savings, income and lifestyle goals to estimate whether you’re on track. You’ll get a more refined estimate without crunching the numbers yourself. Bankrate’s retirement calculator even lets you input different rates of return on your investments and accounts for estimated annual salary increases. Having a general savings goal is nice, but to avoid falling short in retirement, you’ll need more than a ballpark figure. Experts recommend creating a retirement budget to get an up-close-and-personal look at how much you’ll really need once you leave the workforce. First, estimate how much you’ll spend per month in retirement. While some costs will increase, like health care, others will likely decrease, like dining out and commuting. “Estimating expenses can be challenging for some people, so as a starting point, I often use your net take-home pay,” says Jeff DeLarme, a certified financial planner and president of DeLarme Wealth Management. For example, if you receive a direct deposit of $2,500 every two weeks from work, use $5,000 as your estimated monthly spending in retirement. “Assuming this was enough to pay the bills while working, we can use $5,000 a month as a starting budget to plan for,” says DeLarme. Next, map out your sources of income in retirement. Social Security is the largest income stream for most retirees, but don’t neglect other inflows, such as: —Workplace retirement accounts, like 401(k)s —Personal retirement accounts, like a traditional or Roth IRA —Pensions —Annuities —Selling your home or business —Rental income —Inheritance “If there’s a gap between your expected expenses and income, you’ll have a good idea of how much you need to save,” says Mike Hunsberger, a certified financial planner and owner of Next Mission Financial Planning. From there, you can adjust your savings and investment strategy accordingly. For something as important (and complex) as retirement planning, it pays to speak with a professional. Financial advisers can analyze your savings, investments and retirement goals to create a personalized plan. Advisers use special planning software that account for more variables than an online calculator, giving you a much more precise, granular look at your financial life in retirement. Many financial advisers can also help you optimize your tax strategy, which can potentially save you thousands of dollars over time. Make sure the adviser you hire is a fiduciary , meaning they’re legally obligated to prioritize your interests over their own. A fiduciary won’t push investments to earn a commission or recommend products that aren’t aligned with your needs. A certified financial planner is one of the most well-recognized designations for fiduciaries. You can use Bankrate’s adviser matching tool to find a certified financial planner in your area in minutes. Maybe you did the math and realized you’re not quite where you need to be. Don’t panic if you’re behind schedule. Here are five strategies experts recommend to help you catch up on your retirement savings . Cutting expenses now frees up more cash to invest in your retirement accounts. Evaluate your budget and identify areas where you can cut costs, like dining out, streaming subscriptions or shopping. Don’t rule out bigger lifestyle changes either, especially if retirement is rapidly approaching. Housing is the biggest monthly expense for most people. Getting creative here can help amplify the amount you can sock away, says Joseph Boughan, a certified financial planner and managing member at Parkmount Financial Partners. It can also reduce your expenses in retirement, so you may not need to save as much as before. “Downsizing can be a great way to cut expenses,” says Boughan. “This can even free up cash if you don’t end up needing all that money for a new home.” Moving somewhere with lower property taxes or income taxes can also help bring your retirement plan back in line. And if you’re a renter, making tough short-term decisions, like taking on a roommate or moving to a lower cost-of-living area, can free up hundreds of dollars a month for your retirement. “Everyone’s plan is unique, so exploring all the options is important,” Boughan says. Joe Conroy, a certified financial planner and owner of Harford Retirement Planners, recommends taking a “retirement test drive” as you near your target date. “Start to live on what income you think you can afford in retirement and stash all the extra income into savings and investments,” says Conroy. “If you can make it through each month, you’re ready for retirement. If you run short, then adjust your plan accordingly.” Working a little longer can be a game-changer for your retirement nest egg. Not only does it give you more time to save, it also gives your investments room to grow. “Working longer or even just part time for a few years early in retirement is one of the best ways to reduce the amount of money you need to save,” says Hunsberger. Postponing retirement can also boost your Social Security benefits . “You can claim as early as 62, but your benefits will be reduced significantly,” says Hunsberger. Meanwhile, each year you delay claiming Social Security benefits beyond your full retirement age , your monthly check will increase by 8%, though this benefit maxes out at age 70. So waiting can really pay off. It may seem obvious, but if you’re behind on retirement savings, you’ll need to boost your contributions as much as possible. Here are a few ways to make saving for retirement easier: —Increase your contribution rate: Allocate a larger portion of your paycheck to a workplace retirement plan. Even bumping up your contributions by 1% or 2% can make a huge difference down the road. —Take advantage of your employer match: Don’t leave free money on the table. Many employers will chip in between 3 and 5% depending on your plan, so make sure you’re contributing enough to take advantage of the benefit. —Use “unexpected” money to catch up: If you get a raise or bonus at work, funnel part of it directly into your 401(k). And if you get a refund at tax time, siphon some of it off to beef up your IRA. If you’ve been investing in low-risk, low-return investments, you may not be keeping up with inflation, let alone growing your nest egg. Reallocating part of your portfolio to stocks or low-cost growth exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is one way to get your money working harder. Higher-risk investments like stocks carry more volatility but also offer higher potential returns. Work with a financial adviser or use a robo-adviser to strike the right balance between growth and your personal risk tolerance. Contribution limits for 401(k) plans and IRAs are higher for people over 50. For 2025, employees aged 50 and up who participate in most 401(k) plans or the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan can save up to $31,000 annually, including a $7,500 catch-up contribution . But thanks to SECURE 2.0 , a sweeping retirement law, a new higher catch-up contribution limit of $11,250 applies for employees ages 60 to 63. So, if you’re in this age group, you can squirrel away a whopping $34,750 a year during the final stretch of your career. Of course, you’ll need a big salary (think six figures) in order to take full advantage of such massive contribution limits. But if you can afford it, these catch-up allowances can put your plan back on track, especially if you struggled to save much early in your career. There’s no GPS to gauge your progress on the road to retirement. If you’ve veered off course or aren’t sure where to start, begin by getting a quick estimate of how much you’ll need before mapping out a retirement budget. And if you’re behind, don’t panic — adjusting your spending, boosting your contributions and speaking with a financial adviser can help you catch up. ©2024 Bankrate.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.128th Common Stock Monthly Dividend Increase Declared by Realty Income
Qatar Executive To Outfit Its Gulfstream Fleet With Starlink WiFiTheir expectation levels may have been different, but neither Rutgers nor Seton Hall has had the most promising start to the season. New Jersey's two power-conference programs will try to author a signature win when the Pirates visit the Scarlet Knights for the Garden State Hardwood Classic on Saturday afternoon in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers (6-4) endured a three-game losing streak before picking up its first Big Ten win of the season Tuesday, 80-76 over Penn State. The Scarlet Knights have enjoyed plenty of attention thanks to five-star freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, but they've also put a loss to Kennesaw State on their resume. They'll try to assert their dominance over Seton Hall (5-5), which has lost to Fordham, Hofstra and Monmouth while fielding one of the weakest offenses in Division I. At 60.1 points per game, the Pirates rank sixth-to-last in the country, even as they limit opponents to 59.4 points per outing (the No. 11 scoring defense). Rutgers is 5-0 at home after leading by as many as 15 in the Penn State victory. Harper had 24 points, 12 rebounds and five assists and Bailey produced 15 points and 15 rebounds. "They're like a sixth defender for us," Harper said of the fans. "We've been on the road for 20 days so seeing all of our fans, and seeing how loud they were, it meant the world to us." The student section will be especially fired up to see the rival Pirates, which could make free-throw shooting an issue for them. They rank No. 350 in the country at 60.3 percent from the foul line entering Friday. However, Seton Hall pulled out a road win the last time the game was played at Rutgers. In a defensive rock fight in 2022, the Pirates prevailed 45-43. Rutgers got revenge last season at Seton Hall's place, winning 70-63. But most players on both rosters are new and will experience the rivalry game for the first time. "I don't have a Jersey player on my team, right?" Pirates coach Shaheen Holloway told NJ.com . "So I have to get those guys to understand rivalries." Seton Hall will lean on Chaunce Jenkins (11.8 ppg) -- who was limited in the team's 85-76 loss to Oklahoma State on Sunday due to a knee injury, but is cleared to face Rutgers -- and Isaiah Coleman (11.7 ppg), one of three returning players from last year's team. For Rutgers, Harper is excited about the rivalry having grown up in New Jersey and watched his older brother, Ron Harper Jr., play in the game. At 23.4 ppg, Dylan Harper is the third-leading scorer in the country, and he adds 5.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists per contest. Seton Hall leads the all-time series 42-32. --Field Level Media
In a significant development for India’s maiden human spaceflight mission Gaganyaan, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Friday announced the successful transfer of the first solid motor segment to the launch complex at SDSC-SHAR. This crucial step brings the mission closer to its planned human spaceflight in 2026. Isro took to 'X' to share the update, stating, "A significant milestone for the Gaganyaan Programme! The first solid motor segment has been moved from the production plant to the launch complex, marking a key step towards the HLVM3 G1 flight. India's human spaceflight dreams are taking shape”. The Gaganyaan mission aims to send Indian astronauts to space, where they will orbit 400 km above Earth in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a three-day mission. The astronauts will return to Earth by landing in the Indian Ocean. This ambitious project will establish India as a nation capable of conducting crewed space missions, showcasing Isro's advancements in space technology. As part of the mission preparations, Isro and the Indian Navy conducted “Well Deck” recovery trials off the coast of Visakhapatnam earlier this week. These trials involved practicing the retrieval of the Gaganyaan crew module from the sea. The well-deck of the recovery ship, which can be flooded with water, enabled docking operations for recovered spacecraft. According to Isro, these trials are part of a series of tests aimed at finalising standard operating procedures for both nominal and off-nominal recovery scenarios, ensuring readiness for all contingencies. In another achievement, Isro successfully conducted a sea-level hot test of the CE20 cryogenic engine. This engine powers the upper stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle, a crucial component of the Gaganyaan mission. The CE20 engine has already played a key role in previous missions such as Chandrayaan-2 and Chandrayaan-3, and its qualification for the human spaceflight project marks a pivotal step in mission readiness.Rupert Murdoch's attempt to change his family's trust over Fox News media empire control rejected
Lucintel Forecasts Canadian Siding Market to Reach $3.0 billion by 2030 12-10-2024 11:20 PM CET | Industry, Real Estate & Construction Press release from: ABNewswire Trends and Forecast for the Canadian Siding Market According to the recent study the Canadian siding market is projected to reach an estimated $3.0 billion by 2030 from $2.6 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2023 to 2030. Growth in this market is primarily driven by increasing construction activities, growing repair and maintenance of building exteriors, and a rise in the hospitality industry. According to the recent study the Canadian siding market [ https://www.lucintel.com/canadian-siding-market.aspx ] is projected to reach an estimated $3.0 billion by 2030 from $2.6 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2023 to 2030. Growth in this market is primarily driven by increasing construction activities, growing repair and maintenance of building exteriors, and a rise in the hospitality industry. 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