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Here are 5 affordable, beautiful places to retire abroad

You don’t need a million dollars to live a luxurious retirement, so long as you’re willing to leave the U.S. behind. International Living, a website for expatriates, is out with a list of “5 Places to Live Like a Movie Star, Without Their Bank Balance.”
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/05/24/here-are-5-affordable-beautiful-places-to-retire-abroad.html

Nearly 25% of Americans are going into debt trying to pay for necessities like food

A recent survey found that 23% of Americans say that paying for basic necessities such as rent, utilities and food contributes the most to their credit card debt.
— Read on ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/nearly-25-americans-going-debt-130010091.html

Italian Bonds Surge After Salvini Strikes More Conciliatory Tone

Salvini is hoping to secure a large increase in seats in European Union elections this week, which could give him more policy leverage in Rome and Brussels. Ten-year yields fell as much as nine basis points to 2.55%, the lowest level in over two weeks. The potential for another battle with the EU over
— Read on ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/italian-bonds-surge-salvini-strikes-093346416.html

ECB Policy Maker Sees Economic Upturn Intact Before June Meeting

The euro-area economy remains on track with European Central Bank projections that foresee an upturn later this year, policy maker Bostjan Vasle said. The ECB is gearing up for a meeting in Lithuania in two weeks that will include updates to its forecasts and discussions over how generous to make a
— Read on ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/ecb-policy-maker-sees-economic-040011394.html

How Much Should You Save? 40% Would Struggle With $400 Emergency – Bloomberg

Many U.S. households find themselves in a fragile position financially, even in an economy with an unemployment rate near a 50-year low, according to a Federal Reserve survey.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-23/almost-40-of-americans-would-struggle-to-cover-a-400-emergency

Fairfax’s Watsa Sees Trade Tensions Easing, Growth in India – Bloomberg

Investor Prem Watsa sees more room to run in the global economy because trade tensions with China will ease, and calls India the “single best place” to put money.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-23/fairfax-s-watsa-sees-trade-tensions-easing-growth-in-india