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The Abraham Accords represent one of the rare initiatives of former US President Donald Trump, which the administration of current President Joe Biden seeks to expand and deepen. What does Washington aspire to behind this? The “From Washington” program (10/5/2023) asked: If the Biden administration is seeking to gain an electoral winning card on which it can rely to gain the support of broad sectors of voters to win a second presidential term for Biden? Or does it aspire to block Chinese influence in the Middle East, especially after the success of Chinese mediation between Riyadh and Tehran? It is noteworthy that on September 15, 2020, President Trump sponsored in the White House the signing of the Abraham Accords to normalize relations between Israel on the one hand, and Bahrain and the Emirates on the other hand, to be joined - later - by Morocco and then Sudan, and the Abraham Accords were accompanied by a feeling that they were concluded on Palestinian account. Among the indicators of the high priority that the Biden administration attaches to the Abraham Accords file are: Appointment of the US Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, as Senior Advisor for Regional Integration at the US State Department. In an exclusive interview for the program, Shapiro explained that regional integration is an opportunity for countries to work together in the region, to normalize relationships that may exist so that they can become partners in common challenges, and build economic opportunities for their citizens. Shapiro said that since the signing of the Abraham Accords, Israeli cooperation with its Arab partners has witnessed a significant increase, as well as a noticeable increase in the proportion of commercial transactions between them, noting the presence of tourist trips between these countries, which enhances communication between the peoples of these countries, but he believes that all these achievements Insufficient to deepen relations between Israel and its Arab partners. He pointed out that there are countries in the Middle East, Africa, and East Asia that are holding direct secret talks with Israel, and with partners in regional integration forums, about how to consolidate relations with Tel Aviv, but he was reluctant to mention the names of those countries. Due to the confidentiality of this information until now. He explained that there is an active discussion taking place about the possibility of normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, and America is a major partner in those discussions, indicating that if this is achieved, it will be a major transformation. Because of the great influence that Saudi Arabia enjoys in the Arab and Islamic worlds. As for American fear of Chinese influence in the region, the director of Al Jazeera’s bureau in the Chinese capital, Nasser Abdel Haq, said that since America announced during the era of Obama its plan to shift its policy to the Asian region, China has seen in this an opportunity to fill the American vacuum in the region. But it seems that when America saw Chinese expansion and projects, it felt a kind of danger from China’s hegemony over the region, and this is what made Beijing see that America concluding agreements with the countries of the region would increase the American burden because it would not be able to control both the regions of China and the Middle East. , At the same time. https://www.aljazeera.net/programs/2023/10/5/محادثات-سرية-بين-دول-عربية-وإسرائيل-هل

Guwahati: At least seven exotic animals suspected to have been smuggled from Myanmar through Mizoram, were rescued by the Assam Police in Cachar district, officials said on Monday. Four Mizoram natives,identified as Himing Rupina (41), Chuhan Doma (29), Lalrint Luangga (24), Banlal Nigida (30), Jinilal Rut KM (30), were arrested on charges of wildlife trafficking. The caged animals were recovered from a vehicle coming from Mizoram, according to Cachar police officers. “We stopped the car and discovered the cages during the checking at the Lailapur Gate border crossing between Assam and Mizoram on Sunday evening,” Cachar SP Numal Mahatta said, adding that they are looking into the situation. “We believe that exotic animals were smuggled from a neighboring nation and the shipment was intended for another Indian state. To learn further information, we are questioning the people in custody,” he said. After being rescued, the caged animals were handed over to forest rangers, and were moved to the Assam State Zoo in Guwahati. According to Vijay Palve, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Cachar district, all of the animals that were rescued are not native to Asia. “One Panamanian white-faced capuchin, four Black Macaques, and two Common Opossums are among the animals. We sent them to the Assam State Zoo in order to keep them alive because they are not accustomed to the local weather,” Palve added. The majority of the animals that have been rescued, according to the forest officials, are native to Africa, and it is likely that they were smuggled through many nations before they were delivered to Assam. https://telanganatoday.com/seven-exotic-animals-rescued-at-assam-mizoram-border-4-arrested

With the bad news of elimination from the playoffs already digested and left behind, Inter Miami is heading towards an exciting new season. After achieving Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or, the first outside the five major leagues, David Beckham seems determined to put together a team in the image and likeness of the Argentine star. In addition to the hiring of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, made at the same time as the ten, the 'Herons' will have a new luxury reinforcement, Luis Suárez. The Uruguayan ends his contract this December with Grêmio and there would already be an agreement in principle for his arrival in the MLS. With the departure of Josef Martínez, whose contract was ultimately not renewed by the club, 'Tata' Martino found a huge void in the pink forward. The Venezuelan, as such, was Beckham's first big signing in his project, although his numbers managed to convince the fans. With 21 goals and 7 assists in 49 games, Vinotinto will make way for a new 'killer' to arrive in the MLS. Josef's departure was necessary for the arrival of Suárez, a player for whom Inter already tried everything last summer, but who found himself face to face with the resounding 'no' from the gaúchos. In the end, a 'galactic' leaves so that another even more 'galactic' can enter. https://us.as.com/futbol/el-inter-miami-se-hace-mas-favorito-para-la-mls-n/

Despite minor arguments, the love life will be good. Professional success will bless you while prosperity will be there all around. Health is also good.Your love life will be good and vibrant. Professional challenges will be there but you’ll overcome them. There will be prosperity and health is also good. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to join. Gemini Love Horoscope Today Some minor arguments will take place in the first half of the day. Those who are overprotective will create chaos and this can cause tremors in the love life. Do not be a possessive person in the relationship. Instead be an accommodating one and your partner will like freedom, space, and personal liberty. Resolve issues within the relationship today as you don’t want things to get complicated. Gemini Career Horoscope Today You are good in terms of productivity. Minor hiccups will be there at the workplace but you will overcome them. Those who are serious about a switch in the job can put down the paper in the first half of the day. Marketing and salespersons will have to struggle to meet the target while government servicemen can expect a change in their position. You may also have to travel today for office purposes.There is prosperity today, helping you to make safe investment plans. Some previous investments will offer good returns today. Make a plan B or save for the rainy days. You may need the support of a financial advisor and there is nothing wrong with seeking one. Cut down the expenses, especially the purchase of luxury items that are not crucial in life. Gemini Health Horoscope Today Working extra hours can affect your physical health and you need to be careful about your lifestyle. Avoid taking alcohol and instead go for more fresh juice. Have a healthy diet today and get a good sleep. Some Gemini natives develop digestion-related issues and you need to be careful about what you eat. While traveling far away, especially on vacation, ensure you have the medicine box within reach. https://www.hindustantimes.com/astrology/horoscope/gemini-daily-horoscope-today-september-27-2023-advises-to-avoid-unnecessary-investments-101695734956019.html

Civilians say they can't find a safe place to stay as they flee Israeli offensive in northern Gaza The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ordered Gaza's civilian po[CENSORED]tion to leave the northern part of the enclave, as it continues to attack what it says are Hamas targets in the north. But many of the people who followed that evacuation order are finding it impossible to find a safe place to stay. Hala Bin Naeem is from Beit Hanoun, a city located in the northeastern corner of Gaza. She and her family fled her home when Hamas launched its attacks on Israel on October 7, and have taken shelter in the Deir al-Balah refugee camp. The camp is located south of Wadi Gaza, within the area to which the IDF ordered the po[CENSORED]tion to evacuate. But they could not escape the danger. Bin Naeem said two of her sisters-in-law were killed in an attack on October 11. His niece and her sister were injured. "We were living in peace. Suddenly we heard banging and noises. We were living in peace and (we were) safe and suddenly everything changed and fell apart," the 13-year-old girl told CNN in the Gaza refugee camp. Eyewitnesses told CNN that the Deir al-Balah area was bombed on Friday night, along with other towns in central Gaza. "We also went to the schools, and the situation has become dangerous, and it is becoming more dangerous day by day. We are very scared and exposed to many dangers. So I hope that the war will end and we will live a normal life and gain victory. That's all," Bin Naeem said. The situation in the camp is desperate, the 13-year-old girl said. "There is no water, but we are struggling to get some water for the little children to drink... we waited five to seven hours at the bakery to buy some bread to eat. The situation is getting worse every day. That's why I wish it would end the war," he added. On the ground: Fighting continues as Israel expands ground operations in Gaza. Israeli soldiers this Sunday killed and wounded several "terrorists" who came out of a tunnel near the Erez border crossing in northern Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces reported this Sunday. Meanwhile, Israeli aircraft, supported by ground troops, hit what the IDF described as "two operating bases" and killed several "terrorists." https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2023/10/29/guerra-israel-hamas-muertes-ataque-gaza-29-10-trax/

Nick: FRIDAY THE 13 Real name: Hosam Deraz How old are you? : 19 What games do you play? And for how long? (All of them): Only CS 1.6 Free Fire Where are you from? (Country and city): Tanger Marooco Describe yourself (at least 50 words): I am Hossam from Morocco. I have liked this page for 6 years and I wish success Notice some of your qualities: Nice, hard working, honesty Tell us some of your flaws: I don't see any flaws, I hope there Have you ever had any kind of responsibilities (describe it): Yes, as you can see on my profile, sometimes I like responsibility In which category/s have you been active recently? (Describe your activity): Devil Harmony and journalist What category/project do you want to pay attention to?: Devil Harmony and Journalist How well do you speak English? (And other languages): I am good in English/arabe Are you using TS3? Do you have an active microphone?: Not available How long can you stay active after you are accepted? (Days, Weeks, Months, Years): I promise to be as active Hopefully everything will be fine Communication methods: Facebook / Discord / WhatsApp / Forum Last order: https://csblackdevil.com/forums/topic/456300-request-moderator-friday-the-13-accepted/

This Wednesday, October 18, marks four years since the social outbreak, and the former Minister of Defense during the period of Sebastián Piñera and member of National Renewal, Mario Desbordes, addressed the shortcomings that the Government had during that period in 2019. "It is very likely that we would not have reached a Constituent Process if the government had reacted in the first two weeks and had agreed to make other reforms where the opposition had also given up a lot," said the former parliamentarian. In conversation with Radio Pauta, he assured that the government of former President Sebastián Piñera lost the opportunity to carry out reforms with the current Constitution, since as the weeks progressed, the "opposition returned to its trenches, they backed down, the politicians lost the shock of what was happening and everyone went back to their own thing. However, Desbordes was emphatic in accusing the Communist Party and the Frente Amplio of trying to "take down" the cabinet. https://www.24horas.cl/actualidad/politica/mario-desbordes-estallido-social

A bear, prowling for pre-hibernation snacks, raided the kitchen of a luxury Colorado resort and injured a responding security guard, authorities said Tuesday. The late-night food run unfolded around 11 p.m. Monday at the St. Regis Aspen Resort in Aspen when the guard surprised the four-legged intruder in the kitchen, according to a Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) statement. The bear attacked and knocked the guard down before he got away and called 911, officials said. The guard was taken to the hospital, treated for scratches to his back and was released Tuesday. Parks officers got to the resort early Tuesday and learned that "the bear had entered the hotel through a series of doors near the courtyard," according to an agency statement. "Wildlife officers were also able to get a description of the bear, including specific identification markers to assist in locating and properly identifying the bear," the statement said. Wildlife officers believe they spotted the animal later Tuesday but said they couldn't "tranquilize and capture the bear" due to "public safety" concerns. "This incident serves as an unfortunate reminder that bears are still active as they prepare for hibernation," CPW said. "While it is common for people to see bears and other wildlife inside Aspen town limits, it is everyone’s responsibility to give wildlife space and remember the importance of being 'bear aware' at all times." Representatives for CPW and Marriott, owner of the luxury mountain resort, could not be immediately reached for comment Wednesday. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/bear-lam-raiding-kitchen-attacking-guard-aspen-resort-rcna122215

Leicester City overcame a stubborn Sunderland side to move eight points clear at the top of the Championship table with their eighth consecutive league win. James Justin leapt highest at the near post to meet a corner with a towering header to put the hosts ahead early on. Twice goalkeeper Anthony Patterson pushed Leicester efforts on to the post as they searched for a second before half-time, first foiling Stephy Mavididi before getting a touch on a Kelechi Iheanacho shot. Sunderland were then controversially denied a penalty kick just before the break, with Wout Faes appearing to bring down Daniel Neil with a sliding tackle. Patterson continued to frustrate the hosts after the break, with crucial saves from Cesare Casadei, but the Black Cats failed to find an equaliser as they suffered a third consecutive defeat to drop to ninth in the table. Relive Tuesday's EFL action as it happened Leicester's fourth successive home win without conceding a goal - the first time they have achieved the feat since 1973 - is enough to edge them further ahead of second-placed Ipswich Town, who travel to Bristol City on Wednesday. Another night of celebrations for the Foxes started with a minute's applause and moment of poignant reflection for the five people, including chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died in a helicopter crash outside the stadium five years earlier. Enzo Maresca's table-topping Foxes are looking to replicate the first major success the club enjoyed under the stewardship of the late Thai businessman - and his son Aiyawatt, who remains in control of City - which was winning promotion back to the Premier League as Championship title winners in 2014. A minute's applause was held at the King Power Stadium to remember the five people who died in the tragic helicopter crash outside the ground five years ago Both sides lined up in a poignant moment of reflection for those who died in the helicopter crash outside the ground five years ago As the fastest side to amass 36 points since the second tier was rebranded as the Championship two decades ago, the Foxes are seven points better off after 13 games than that title-winning side were at the same stage. Sunderland started strongly against their high-flying hosts, playing with an intense press and daring attacking approach against a side that has quickly become accustomed to dominating possession on their return to the Championship. Luke O'Nien teed Jack Clark up for the game's first chance after seven minutes, but goalkeeper Mads Hermansen did well to smother the attempt at the back post. A Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall corner kick soon after found one-time England international Justin unchallenged to thump his header past Patterson, who went on to deny the Foxes a second goal when he directed a low Mavididi shot on to the post with his foot. Faes' attempted block on a Clark shot called Hermansen into action again at the other end, but it was a header from Jobe Bellingham from the resulting corner kick that should have had the visitors level. The 18-year-old midfielder - and younger brother of England and Real Madrid star Jude, who is reportedly being scouted by the Spanish giants and his sibling's former employer Borussia Dortmund - could only balloon his wayward header from six yards over the crossbar and on to the roof of the net. A fingertip save from Patterson after Iheanacho attempted to angle a shot across the goalkeeper again proved crucial, with the effort coming off the post. And while the woodwork twice saved the Foxes, the lack of action from referee Keith Stroud when Neil was bundled over spared the hosts from facing a penalty kick in the last minute of the first half. Patterson kept Casadei out twice in two minutes after the break to ensure the atmosphere remained tense at a packed King Power Stadium. Iheanacho went on to curl the Foxes' best chance of a second goal wastefully wide before he was replaced by former England striker Jamie Vardy. Sunderland created a number of chances in an attempt to rescue a point, but substitute Abdoullah Ba's wild effort over the crossbar when aiming at an unguarded net late on summed up their miserable night in front of goal. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67130077

When Karen Garcia awoke suddenly at 4 a.m. last week, the room was spinning. Garcia, a mother of three who lives in Los Banos, Calif., was 35 weeks pregnant, and throughout her pregnancy, she has had vertigo. “The further along I get, the more I experience it,” said Garcia, 33, noting that she is on medication to help her symptoms — which usually works well. On the morning of Oct. 19, though, it did not. “Everything was turning. It was terrible,” she recalled. “It was a very strong vertigo episode that I hadn’t experienced in a long time.” Her husband, who commutes roughly three hours each way daily to the San Francisco area, had already left for his construction job. Garcia was home alone with her three children, ages 11, 9 and 8 — all of whom were asleep. Although she took her vertigo medication, she said, she couldn’t keep it down and was vomiting for several hours. “It was nonstop,” she said. By the time her children woke up around 7 a.m., “I had no strength in my body left,” Garcia said. “I was on my bathroom floor.” Her three children sprang to action. Garcia called 911, and — since she had no energy to talk — her children gave the dispatcher the details. “They were so amazing,” she said. “I could hear them frantically trying to help me.” Before long, a crew of emergency responders arrived at the scene, including Brian Thompson, a captain with the Los Banos Fire Department. Thompson and his colleagues quickly saw that Garcia was in medical distress. They called an ambulance, which took her to the Memorial Hospital Los Banos Emergency Department. Then, they turned their attention to the children, who were scared and upset. “They were definitely worried about mom,” Thompson said. “They were distraught.” Garcia and her family moved last year to Los Banos from Gilroy, Calif., which is about 48 miles away, and all of her relatives still live there. Garcia’s brother immediately headed over to the house to look after the children — but it would take him at least an hour to get there. In the meantime, Thompsons’s crew — which included two other firefighters — decided to wait with the three kids. They were on the phone with Garcia’s husband, who was “very concerned,” Thompson said, “and I reassured him we will be here until somebody gets here; we’ll treat them like they’re ours.” “I would hope that somebody would do that for my children and for my wife,” said Thompson, 54, a father of six. “It really does take a village. We all have to look out for one another.” Thompson decided his best option was to distract the children. “I asked the kids what their morning ritual was,” Thompson said. He started by serving them orange juice. After that, it was on to breakfast. “I got them involved to take out the toaster, the sugar and the cinnamon,” he said. “They helped me make them cinnamon sugar toast.” In a matter of minutes, the kids’ moods shifted, he said. “They were all over the house playing and showing us their toys and artwork,” Thompson said. “They were excited that the firemen were there making them breakfast.” “It took their mom off their minds,” he added. As the oldest member of the fire department, Thompson said, he tries to set an example for younger crew members. “I’m really trying to instill this belief that you should always be compassionate when doing your job,” he said. Once the children finished eating breakfast, the firefighters checked that their backpacks were packed and ready for school. About 30 minutes into being there, the firefighters got an emergency call, and a Los Banos Police Department officer arrived to continue looking after the children until their uncle came a short time later to take them to school. The officer watched cartoons with the kids. Garcia, who was released from the hospital around 6 p.m. that day, has recovered from the episode. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/10/28/firefighters-breakfast-children-ambulance-thompson/

The economic reality is critical. It will take a president who tells the country the truth and is not afraid to make reforms that probably will not benefit him in the short term. In the latest study published by the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE), it is projected that, without structural changes (legal reforms, consensus and investment promotion), the Ecuadorian economy will grow 1.7% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) between 2024 and 2027. The new president will start with a minimal margin to generate employment and boost investments, despite campaign promises. Alberto Castro, economist and former consultant to international organizations, explained that the next president, in the best of cases, will be able to promote changes, via po[CENSORED]r consultation or laws in the Assembly, so that the results are seen in better performance during the next Government. from 2025. “Miracles cannot be done. The responsible thing would be to have a clear roadmap and carry out three or four specific reforms, try to specify the investment processes that Lasso will leave in motion, not irresponsibly increase public spending, and prioritize resources in the fight against crime and the public work with the most impact,” he pointed out. https://www.lahora.com.ec/pais/banco-central-proyeccion-bajo-crecimiento-economia-proximo-presidente-2024-2027/

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Through a Twitter thread, the former Minister of Finance, Mauricio Cárdenas, explained why in Colombia the dollar moves between $4,800 and $4,900, taking into account that in other countries in the region, the devaluation of their currencies is much less. "If from June 20, 2022 the Colombian peso (COP) had behaved like the currencies of Mexico and Chile, it would now be at 3,500 per dollar, and if the currencies of Brazil and Peru had been followed, it would be at 4,000. Why is it at 4,800-4,900?" Cárdenas wrote as a preamble to his explanation. According to the former minister, the explanation that the devaluation corresponds to a global trend is not true. Nor does he believe that it is about uncertainty due to fiscal management, since Colombia's has been better than Brazil's. For Cárdenas, the main reason why the dollar in Colombia is above the general average for countries in the region is due to the uncertainty generated by government decisions and announcements on various fronts. (What to invest in in 2023 given the high volatility of the dollar). "For me, the main reason is the uncertainty that the government's decisions and announcements have generated in the mining, energy, health, pensions, public services, etc. sectors," he explained in his thread. Finally, he stated that the devaluation is the main reason why food inflation has not subsided (despite the fact that international prices are already falling). For him, "uncertainty has passed a high collection account to the most vulnerable sectors" of the country. https://www.portafolio.co/economia/finanzas/dolar-por-que-esta-en-el-rango-entre-los-4-800-4-900-579425

Cambridgeshire cat that went missing from its home eight months ago has finally been found more than 60 miles (96km) away in London. Fluffy feline Stark disappeared from his home in Bar Hill and his owners had almost given up hope of finding him. But as the luck of the black cat would have it, "Starky" had been cared for by office workers in the capital and when they had him checked, his microchip revealed his true owners. He is now settling back in at his home. His owners had searched far and wide for their wayward moggy and placed adverts in papers and on websites in the hope someone would find their cat, as Cambridgeshire Live first reported. Ashleigh Archer and her husband William had no idea where their cat could be, she told the BBC. "Starky had always been an explorer but he'd always greet my husband when he came home from work - so when he was missing for a day - and then for longer - we feared the worst," she said. "We were devastated." Stark had been best friends with the couple's dog, Winnie, and when a vet told the couple their hound was pining for a playmate they decided to get a kitten - Bucky - but never lost hope that Starky would return. Towards the end of October, Ms Archer was amazed when a London-based charity - the Celia Hammond Animal Trust - got in touch to say a cat had been brought in - and it was Stark. His owners hot-footed it to London and were reunited with their beloved pet. "He recognised my husband immediately," said Ms Archer. Once back home, she said Stark went straight to the couple's bedroom - where he always slept on the bed. "Winnie is so happy to have him back, and he's getting on well with our new kitten," she said. "We're all over the moon." Ms Archer wanted to stress the importance of having pets microchipped, as without that, her family would not have been reunited with Stark https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-67327650

The rebel group holding Luis Diaz's father hostage has demanded "security guarantees" before his release. The National Liberation Army (ELN) said the ongoing military and police search "will delay the release and increase the risks", Colombian media reported. Luis Manuel Diaz was kidnapped at gunpoint along with his wife in Barrancas, Colombia on 28 October. Liverpool player Diaz has called on the kidnappers to free his father immediately and end a "painful wait". His mother was abandoned in a car after the kidnapping as police closed in, but his father was taken hostage. Colombia international Diaz came off the bench to salvage a point for Liverpool with a stoppage-time goal at Luton Town on Sunday in his first match since his parents were kidnapped. The ELN reiterated its intention to release Diaz's father "as soon as possible". But, in a statement signed by commander Jose Manuel Martinez Quiroz, it added the current scale of the search operation undertaken by the Colombian authorities was delaying that process. "We are making efforts to avoid incidents with government forces," the ELN said. "The area is still militarised, they are carrying out flyovers, disembarking troops, broadcasting and offering rewards as part of an intense search operation. "This situation is not allowing for the execution of the release plan quickly and safely, where Mr Luis Manuel Diaz is not at risk. "If operations continue in the area, they will delay the release and increase the risks. "We understand the anguish of the Diaz Marulanda family, to whom we say that we will keep our word to release him unilaterally, as soon as we have security guarantees for the development of the liberation operation." Both of Diaz's parents were seized at gunpoint in his hometown of Barrancas, in the northern province of La Guajira, by left-wing guerrillas of the ELN. But, while his mother was found later that day, his father remains missing and the Colombian government has deployed hundreds of police and soldiers in the search. Diaz, 26, had not featured for Liverpool since their Europa League win over Toulouse on 26 October but returned to the squad for Sunday's Premier League match at Luton. After scoring his side's equaliser, Diaz lifted his shirt to show a message of "freedom for papa" and later released a statement calling for his father's release. "I beg that they free him immediately, respecting his integrity and ending this painful wait. In the name of love and compassion we ask they reconsider their actions and allow us to have him back," Diaz said. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67330417

Let’s say you want to retire early, at age 55. Is $5 million enough to achieve your goal? While the cost of living varies from place to place, a nest egg this size would likely give more than enough money for decades of comfortable living. Even if you live another 50 years, $5 million in savings would allow you to live on $100,000 per year. Here are four things to keep in mind as you plan for a $5 million retirement at age 55. A financial advisor can help you manage your assets and plan for retirement. Find an advisor today. Is $5 Million Enough To Retire Early? When it comes to retirement planning, the all-important question is “how much?” How much money will you need per year to live comfortably? How much can you plan on your retirement fund to grow during your golden years? How much, in total, is enough? While the answers to these questions will likely depend on your lifestyle and standard of living, one rule of thumb is that you should shoot to have eight times your annual income in savings by the time you retire. So if you make the national median income of $70,700 per year, you should plan to have around $570,000 in retirement savings before you stop working. Now, the eight-times rule of thumb is based on a retirement age of 65. Either way, though, this would make $5 million a very comfortable retirement nest egg for most households. Even if you retire at 55 and you generate no returns on your money going forward, you could still withdraw $100,000 per year for decades. can be an effective strategy in retirement because it allows you to withdraw the interest that an investment portfolio generates without ever touching your core principal. On the other hand, it can take a lot of money to generate meaningful income. Fortunately, $5 million is indeed a lot of money. In early 2023, a five-year Treasury note paid an annual 3.5% coupon rate. Even if you poured all of your money into these safe and conservative assets, you would still generate $175,000 per year in active income. That’s enough for most people to live on without having to even consider a burn rate on their retirement fund. With a significant retirement account, look at investing in income assets like bonds and dividend stocks. This is a way to potentially stretch your retirement savings as far as possible. If you’re ready to be matched with local advisors that can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now. Plan For Healthcare Costs Social Security will be a nice bonus to your retirement savings, although the odds are with $5 million in the bank you will not depend on it. Medicare, on the other hand, can play a meaningful role in your retirement plan. As you age, healthcare costs will be an increasingly important part of your budget. After you turn 65, you become eligible for Medicare, which will pick up a lot of these costs. Until then, make sure you budget for health insurance and associated costs. Unfortunately, healthcare will be a significant and growing part of your life. Don’t forget to plan for it, especially if you want to retire early. Remember that your retirement income needs will depend a lot on your expenses. For example, someone who has paid off the mortgage on their house will probably need less in savings than someone who pays rent. This means it’s important to make sure you account for any major expenses. For example, do you have any dependents to care for? Do you have fixed costs or major investments and properties? If you do own a home, will you have enough money to make major repairs if and when they arise? Finally, consider your estate plan. If you want to leave money to your family or heirs, you may need more money or more time to earn it. 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The socialist Government ordered the Police to repress the protesters with deterrent gas, beatings and blank bullets. They are against the amnesty law and the negotiation for a new investiture of Pedro Sánchez. The Ministry of the Interior led by Fernando Grande-Marlaska has defended the "proportional" action of the National Police in the demonstration in front of the PSOE headquarters in Ferraz yesterday against the amnesty law and the negotiation for the investiture of Pedro Sánchez , and has denied that political orders were given to the agents . The Interior sources consulted by Europa Press have indicated that the National Police "always acts within parameters of proportionality to guarantee the safety of everyone, and uses the appropriate material in each circumstance." Vox and the PP call for protests The PP recalled this Tuesday that it "has not called" protests against the amnesty in front of the national headquarters of the PSOE on Madrid's Ferraz street, which was attended last night, in the third protest in front of the national headquarters of the PSOE, by the leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal. Furthermore, Alberto Núñez Feijóo's party has criticized the Ministry of the Interior, which in the Ferraz protest "forced" the National Police "to treat the people who were on the street as if they were CD." https://www.lahora.com.ec/mundo/gobierno-pedro-sanchez-policia-represion/