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President Arun Somnath, who thanked the speakers and members for their continued engagement with the Chapter’s initiatives, highlighted the growing relevance of the session theme in today’s rapidly evolving digital environment and its importance for members in being future ready. Raj Vijeta Sharma, Director and Unit Head, Anand Rathi Wealth, along with Chintak Shah, Head of Tax and Associate Director, Anand Rathi Wealth, gave a presentation on the essential pillars of sustainable wealth management: Purpose, Security, Preparation and Preservation. He stressed the importance of linking financial decisions with life goals, building adequate protection against uncertainties, preparing for future milestones and…

Fizzcase / Shutterstock.comRetirement in Florida? It’s not all sunshine and daisies. (Or, as the case may be, orange blossoms.) Certainly, there are plenty of good reasons to move there, as we documented in “11 Lesser-Known Reasons to Retire in Florida That Might Surprise You.” After all, a lot of people do it. But there are equally good reasons not to do so. Of course, no place is perfect. And as an ex-Floridian – or, I like to say…

Former special counsel Jack Smith speaks to MS Now.Courtesy: MS NowFormer special counsel Jack Smith said Thursday that under President Donald Trump, “we are facing an assault on the rule of law,” and he is “very concerned about the next election.” Smith also said that a possible indictment of him by the Justice Department “could happen” given Trump’s hostility to prosecuting the president in two separate criminal cases before Trump returned to the White House.Smith tells Nicole Wallace on MS Now “Deadline: The White House” “It makes me angry” to see public servants “disrespected for doing their jobs” by the…

Building a $1 million portfolio is not easy, but it is achievable. It involves decades of sustained investment, the discipline to see the process through, and a little luck along the way. Choosing the right investment also helps a lot. With years to invest, you can be more aggressive in your approach. This will likely come with some above-average volatility, but the excess return potential can often compensate for this. The main thing is to get out of that instability. If you can’t do this, there’s a good chance you’ll do more harm than good. If you can, I suggest…

President Donald Trump speaks with CNBC’s Joe Kernan in the Oval Office of the White House on July 2, 2026 in Washington. cnbc1. Trump feels bad for his children regarding the investment investigationThe president defended his family’s business and said he felt bad that the presidency creates a conflict of interest in any investments his children may have. “They’ll do anything, because the presidency is so powerful… If they buy a cupcake company, well, the energy to make cupcakes, you know, how’s my energy policy?” Trump said during the interview. “They do almost anything, if they want to buy a…

Commercial ships anchored at Port Sultan Qaboos in the vicinity of Port Qaboos in Muscat, Oman on June 21, 2026.Elke Scoliers | Getty Images News | getty imagesOman’s reputation for neutrality has earned it the nickname “Switzerland of the Middle East”.But the country, which lies south of the Strait of Hormuz, has been pursuing a deliberately opaque diplomatic strategy in discussions about tolls for the vital waterway, and the market has a “blind spot” for what might happen next, analysts told CNBC.Oman has served as a key mediator in regional crises and remains one of the few countries trusted by…

Good salary is a factor that can help a person live a meaningful and happy life. There are many other factors that play an important role in making life meaningful and in line with a person’s long-term economic objectives. One of them is to create smart financial habits that can promote long-term financial security.You should never forget that building smart financial habits and creating a well-thought-out personal finance plan is a simple skill that requires patience, knowledge-building, and effort.Keeping these basics in mind, here are several essential personal finance rules that every young Indian should follow before turning 30 to…

An inhaler is literally a lifeline for a person suffering from asthma. But not everyone knows how to use them. Inhalers are often used for asthma, a condition in which the lungs struggle to absorb enough air and send it into the body. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), asthma affects 8% of Americans, and is even the cause of 9 to 11 deaths every day. Dr. Y., chief of pulmonary and critical care medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York. Michael Shim said, “It is also known that more than 60% to 80% of…

WASHINGTON – This week on the National Mall, freedom 250 Signs pointed visitors to temporary state pavilions, a Ferris wheel, and mobile, temporary history exhibits. Sponsor names appeared next to trump-Aligned programming. Some states were represented by official delegations. Others opted out, leaving replacement displays or stripped-down booths in their place.As the country prepares to celebrate its sesquicentennial, or 250th birthday, the grandest celebrations in Washington are being shaped by corporate money.CNBC analysis found 14 companies supporting both America250the nonprofit organization supporting the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission created by Congress, and Freedom 250, the Trump-backed public-private partnership behind some of the…

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