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Test of Prior Trend Support as Resistance Notice that from Monday to Wednesday this week the lines were around resistance at the highs of the day. Therefore, if the bear trigger from Wednesday is to follow-through to the downside, it is possible that gold could see resistance around the 20-Day MA and then turn back down. Lower target levels below this week’s low begin with the 78.6% retracement at 2,576, not much below this week. However, if lower prices continue the recent swing low at 2,537 may be tested as support. Looking at the developing descending trend channel, it shows…

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Need to make some extra cash in retirement? We explore seven hassle-free ways to do so. Enjoying retirement but looking to top up your pension pot? There are many ways to do so and stay active in retirement. With many of us now living longer, retirement can stretch for 20 years or more, meaning that our money has to work even harder for us. Obviously, you will have to check the tax implications of doing so but, as long as you stay within the rules, you can still supplement your pension with these money-making…

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Time off for freelancers is annoyingly complicated. Unlike in other jobs, we can’t just clock out for a few days or book holiday in advance. Any time that we take off usually just means a period of time that we’re not earning anything.So what can you do to really switch off and enjoy the holidays as a freelancers?Well, everyone works slightly differently. But here is what I’ll be doing.I’m weirdly excited about this. From Monday 23rd I’m going to log out of all my work emails. I’m going to have a brief check of them on Friday 27th and Monday…

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Generation X is feeling financially pressured.The economy has been hard on the careers of people aged 44 to 59. They navigated the dot.com crash in the early 2000s, the economic crisis from a dozen years ago, the pandemic and the recent brief but brutal bout of inflation. Adding to the financial stress, retirement looms for the leading edge of the generation, and their financial security is largely dependent on how well they did funding and managing their 401(k)s.The experience hasn’t been great for many. The 10th annual Advisor Authority report from the Nationwide Retirement Institute noted 56% of Gen Xers…

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The unemployment rate in Kenya is significantly high as more and more graduates enter the job market with few opportunities available. As job opportunities get scarcer by the day, Kenyans are turning towards entrepreneurship as a means of income. To succeed in the field, though, one must be conversant with the viable business ideas in Kenya. Photo: canva.com (modified by author)Source: UGCDespite the rising unemployment, the entrepreneurial space in Kenya is still quite attractive. Locals and foreigners alike can capitalise on the opportunities to earn a living. Discover the best business ideas in Kenya today.The best business ideas in KenyaHere…

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The scammers presented a professional-looking website and exploited social media to lure targets. During a freelancer meetup at Café Oz in Paris on 3 December, Scott Horlacher, a software engineer, found himself caught in a crypto scam. While discussing with two individuals who claimed to represent a new crypto exchange called Lainchain, Horlacher grew suspicious. The platform’s design and its request for users to input wallet seed phrases instead of standard security measures made Horlacher realise he was dealing with a scam. After confronting the duo, they swiftly left the event. Horlacher, along with others, began to warn fellow attendees.…

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A notable market watcher provides a timeline for XRP to claim a price that is nearly double its 2017/2018 all-time high. For context, XRP has been navigating a volatile market environment amid broader bearish trends triggered by hawkish Federal Reserve commentary. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s recent statements suggested lower-than-expected interest rate cuts in 2025.  A Steep Drop This reality, coupled with comments around legislative restrictions barring the Fed from holding Bitcoin, has weighed heavily on the cryptocurrency market.  XRP responded with steep losses, plunging 9.91% on Wednesday and another 3.24% the following day. The token dropped to $1.96 on Dec.…

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Kate Bettes, a writer, relocated to Berlin but struggled with loneliness and productivity.She combats isolation by attending workshops, café work, and socializing with new connections.She says balancing work with an active social life has improved her productivity and well-being.Everyone told me working and living in Europe was a dream come true. But no one said how lonely it could be.As a dedicated extrovert, I’ve always loved the energy of others. In Sydney, my hometown, I worked in large, close-knit offices. Keeping up with my sprawling friendship group could sometimes be a welcome game of Jenga. I lived with my partner,…

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