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What One Needs To Know To Get Started In Private Equity

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 11/03/2022 - 2:00am

NEW YORK, (Newswire.com) – Thanks to the growing prevalence of online alternative investment platforms like Yieldstreet, investing in private equity has become easier and more accessible than ever before. However, because access to this category has been historically limited to a very small portion of the investing community, there are still many investors who find themselves increasingly interested in the private equity space, but who may not know exactly where to begin.

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Why Inflation Will Likely Stay Sky-High Regardless Of Which Party Wins The Midterms

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 11/02/2022 - 4:00am

Soaring inflation is the top issue for a lot of voters heading into the midterms, with most saying Republicans would do a better job of handling the problem.

Indeed, Republican candidates are taking full advantage of voter concern about inflation by hammering Democrats on the issue and pushing their own ideas to fight inflation, such as cutting both government spending and taxes.

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Our Dirty Water: Nebraska’s Nitrate Problem Is Growing Worse. It’s Likely Harming Our Kids.

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 11/02/2022 - 1:00am

Nick Herringer and his mother Tammy Herringer stand in front of their house northwest of Hastings. Their water, drawn from their privately drilled well, showed a nitrate level of 18 parts per million earlier this year, much higher than the EPA limit of 10 ppm. (Courtesy Photo)

Nick Herringer claps along with a metronome. He draws lines on a big screen, repeating patterns drawn by the computer. He identifies icons of cars when they flash before his eyes. This is the 22-year-old’s speech and cognitive therapy, which he has been doing at least twice a week. Every week. For three years.

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5 Alternative Asset Classes To Invest In Today

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 11/01/2022 - 3:00am

NEW YORK, (Newswire.com) – Amidst an ongoing economic downturn, investors are fleeing the stock market in search of alternative investment opportunities. Before the emergence of online alternative investment platforms like Yieldstreet, this would have been an incredibly difficult task for the average investor, but today it's as easy as identifying an alternative asset class that suits their objectives and finding the best option.

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Metro Offers Free Bus Rides On Election Day

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 11/01/2022 - 1:00am

OMAHA — Metro will provide free bus rides on Nov. 8, general election day.

On that day anyone will be able to board a Metro bus, ORBT or MOBY fare-free, according to an announcement by the transit company.

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U.S. Postal Service Reveals Stamps For 2023

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 10/31/2022 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service announced many of the stamps it will issue in 2023.

“The 2023 stamp program features a broad range of subjects and designs. These miniature works of art highlight our unique American culture and offer a broad selection for those looking to collect stamps or send their mail around the nation or the world,” said USPS Stamp Services Director William Gicker.

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NAMI Nebraska’s Annual Meeting Will Focus On Providing Free Mental Health Services Across Nebraska

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 10/24/2022 - 8:45am

Nebraskans with mental health conditions face significant barriers to finding and receiving the services and support they need to achieve their personal and professional potential. Besides the stigma surrounding mental illness and the lack of adequate insurance coverage for mental healthcare, there is a shortage of mental health professionals in most rural Nebraska counties. Many people in rural communities lack transportation to clinics and support groups that may be two hours or more from their homes.

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Everything To Know To Apply For Student Loan Forgiveness

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 10/20/2022 - 3:00am

NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program. announced in August, will cancel up to $20,000 in debt per borrower. The application process is now open, and the administration says the forms should take five minutes to complete.

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Saving The Story: Japanese Immigrants Made Nebraska Home. A Granddaughter Is Ensuring We Remember.

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 10/17/2022 - 4:00am

Japanese-American actors on stage at the Japanese Hall in Scottsbluff in the 1930s. Hundreds of Japanese immigrants landed in western and central Nebraska in the early 20th century, becoming farmers and business owners while starting families that now, several generations later, have scattered across the country but still call towns like Scottsbluff, Gering, Mitchell, and North Platte home. (Courtesy of Vickie Sakurada Schaepler / Flatwater Free Press)

It is no small task to preserve a people’s legacy.

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Social Security Benefits To Jump By 8.7% Next Year

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 10/17/2022 - 3:00am

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will get an 8.7% boost in their benefits in 2023, a historic increase but a gain that will be eaten up in part by the higher cost of everyday living.