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Putin's Rainy-Day Fund Prospering as Cash Hoard Balloons

The 13 percent plunge against the dollar last month swelled Russia’s Reserve Fund by 919 billion rubles ($14 billion), almost six times what the Finance Ministry borrowed on local debt markets last year, official data show. The $85 billion fund, established in 2008 to help cushion against economic slowdowns, has given Putin flexibility to stay out of the debt market for a second year and avoid shouldering borrowing costs that

Meditation builds brain cells, Harvard study shows proof

(NaturalNews) Research has now demonstrated that meditation builds brain cells and increases gray matter in the brain. Using magnetic imaging (MRI), Harvard researchers found that meditation produced physiological changes in the brain’s gray matter. Some areas in the brains of the…

5 Reasons to Go to Curaçao Now

Located just off the Venezuelan coast in the southern Caribbean Sea, Curaçao might be the largest of the Netherland Antilles (Dutch Caribbean) islands, but it still enjoys a reputation of being rather off-the-radar. This island paradise sets itself apart from the neighboring tourist hub of Aruba with a unique blend of Creole, Dutch, and Spanish cultures; stunning, secluded beaches; and a bustling capital city that also happens to be an UNESCO World Heritage Site. JetBlue Airways’

U.S. factory orders fall sharply, order books shrinking

Other data on Tuesday showing fairly brisk sales in January by the country’s leading automobile manufactures also offered a silver lining for a sector that has taken a hit from weak global demand and falling crude oil prices. “It suggests that activity will pick up in coming months,” said Jennifer Lee, a senior economist at BMO Capital Markets in Toronto. The department also said orders for non-defense capital goods excluding

Where Do Travelers Want to Go in 2015?

Which destinations are most popular on Fodors.com? And where are the world’s new tourism hot spots? For the second year in a row, we analyzed destination-guide page views on Fodors.com to measure the most popular and up-and-coming destinations for our travelers in 2015. The 2014 data yielded both confirmations and surprises. We’ve compiled the highlights into the handy infographic below. May it inspire you to start planning your next trip!

10 Best Antiquing Towns in the U.S.

As today’s top interior designers look to the past for vintage inspiration, stay a step ahead and save some cash by sourcing your next home improvement from an antique dealer. In America’s 10 best antiquing towns, you’ll find yourself shopping along Main Street USA. These antique stores all feature one-of-a-kind, unique finds that are sure to add a flourish to your home and are primed for a bargain. Be prepared

Felix Zulauf

Felix Zulauf: Founder and President of Zulauf Asset Management AG – Felix has been a member of Barron’s Roundtable for over 20 years. Felix has worked in the financial markets and asset management for almost 40 years….