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Verde Investments has concluded its acquisition of the former Fiesta Mall site, paving the way for a new mixed-use development in Mesa, Arizona. Owned by Ernest Garcia II, Arizona's wealthiest individual, Verde wrapped up the purchase of the remaining 34 acres for approximately $24 million, as reported by ABC15 News. This transaction solidifies the company's control over the 80-acre area set to undergo a significant transformation. The project, dubbed Fiesta Redefined, is set to include 4,000 housing units and up to 1.85 million square feet of commercial space. The site's seller,...

CHARLOTTE — There are fears of a recession and uncertainty with investors over President Donald Trump’s tariffs and government cutbacks.WSOC’s Evan Donovan spoke with an expert to see if that’s where we’re headed and what you can do now to protect your bottom line.What to do depends on several factors, including your age and where you are in your career.For most of us, financial experts say invest it and forget it.However, if you’re at or near retirement, it’s a little more complicated.“It’s difficult for people nowadays,” said Tina Kelly, who...

CHARLOTTE — There are fears of a recession and uncertainty with investors over President Donald Trump’s tariffs and government cutbacks.WSOC’s Evan Donovan spoke with an expert to see if that’s where we’re headed and what you can do now to protect your bottom line.What to do depends on several factors, including your age and where you are in your career.For most of us, financial experts say invest it and forget it.However, if you’re at or near retirement, it’s a little more complicated.“It’s difficult for people nowadays,” said Tina Kelly, who...

As Australians seek new avenues to diversify their retirement savings, cryptocurrency has emerged as a high-potential asset class. By including digital assets in a self-managed super fund (SMSF), investors can exercise greater control over their superannuation. However, this approach involves unique considerations, including regulatory requirements and market volatility. What Is an SMSF? A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a private superannuation fund where the trustees (members) manage the investments. Unlike traditional superannuation funds that rely on professional managers, SMSFs allow individuals to select specific assets, including real estate, shares, and—increasingly—cryptocurrency....

David Sacks unloaded hundreds of millions of dollars worth of digital asset-related investments prior to starting his job as the Trump administration’s artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto czar. According to a White House memo issued by Presidential Counsel David A. Warrington, Sacks and his investment firm Craft Ventures liquidated their crypto holdings, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), before Trump started his second term on January 20th. Sacks also sold his position in the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) and unloaded his shares in Coinbase (COIN), Robinhood...

President Donald Trump‘s recent imposition of tariffs has ignited debates over their costs and benefits. While these tariffs have created uncertainty for consumers, businesses, and governments, they can also serve as protection against predatory trade practices from competitors such as China.Among the most significant sector-specific tariffs, Trump imposed a 25% duty on all steel and aluminum imports on March 12. In contrast to his first term, the president has provided no exclusions for U.S. companies that rely on foreign steel and aluminum. These tariffs align with the president’s long-standing commitment...

Investing can be the smartest financial move you make. Although you might earn a steady paycheck from working, investing can put your hard-earned money to work for you, and in a powerful way.A wisely crafted investment portfolio can build tremendous wealth over time that you can use for your retirement, to send your kids to college, or for any of your other financial goals. Image source: The Motley Fool. While it's common knowledge that investing is a good move, there's also the question of what you should invest in. This...

A passenger boards a JUTC bus. KINGSTON, Jamaica — The current state of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is an example of the Government’s failure to invest in the essential services that directly impact people’s lives, according to Julian Robinson, the Opposition Spokesman on Finance. Robinson made the claim on Thursday during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives.He argued that public transportation is a necessity for thousands of Jamaicans. “It determines whether children get to school on time, whether workers arrive at their...

Rabat – Advertising investments in Morocco during the first 10 days of Ramadan reached nearly MAD 452 million, representing a slight increase of 0.4% compared to the same period in 2024. According to data from Imperium, television remains the dominant advertising medium, capturing 68.2% of the market share.  Meanwhile, print media continues to decline, holding only 3% of the market share, a 17.5% drop from last year. Digital advertising, however, saw a significant rise of 30.7%, now representing 7.1% of the market. Outdoor advertising also grew, increasing by 13.7% and...

Brannon Potts shifted to real estate investing to achieve financial freedom in his 50s.He does 'build-to-rent' projects in Fort Worth, Texas, and has scaled up to 10 doors.Once he gets to 20 doors, he expects to have enough cash flow to retire early.After years of working in banking and finance, Brannon Potts found himself behind on long-term savings."I was in my 40s and I hadn't really gotten, in earnest, to saving for retirement," he told Business Insider. "And I knew that the power of time was now a liability for...