Marcel Kuhn

25 Retirement Planning Tips for People Turning 50

Marcel Kuhn

Start Maximizing Your Catch-Up Contributions Start Maximizing Your Catch-Up Contributions (image credits: unsplash) Once you hit 50, you can contribute an extra $7,500 to your 401(k) beyond the standard $23,500 limit, bringing your total potential contribution to $31,000 for 2025. Think of this as your retirement accelerator button that you can finally press. For IRAs, … Read more

3 Zodiac Signs Known for Stubbornness - and 4 That Might Surprise You

3 Zodiac Signs Known for Stubbornness – and 4 That Might Surprise You

Marcel Kuhn

The Bull Takes the Crown: Taurus The Bull Takes the Crown: Taurus (image credits: flickr) When it comes to stubbornness, ...

Top 40 Worldwide Beer Brands Ranked

Marcel Kuhn

Corona – Mexico’s Golden Rising Star Corona – Mexico’s Golden Rising Star (image credits: flickr) Corona has just grabbed the crown as the world’s most valuable beer brand in 2025, according to recent data from Kantar’s BrandZ rankings. Corona has been recognized as the most valuable beer brand in the world for the second consecutive … Read more

Top 7 Countries That Still Have Blasphemy Laws in 2025

Marcel Kuhn

A World Where Words Can Kill A World Where Words Can Kill (image credits: pixabay) Imagine posting a comment on social media that gets you a death sentence. Picture criticizing religious authority and finding yourself facing life in prison. This isn’t dystopian fiction – it’s the stark reality for millions of people living under blasphemy … Read more

Top 25 Countries Where You Can Retire on $1,500 a Month

Marcel Kuhn

1. Mexico – Coastal Charm on a Budget 1. Mexico – Coastal Charm on a Budget (image credits: unsplash) In places like Huatulco, Mexico, retirees enjoy a comfortable life on around $1,500 a month – rent as low as $250, plus internet, housekeeping, and car upkeep. Social Security or pension income can stretch much further … Read more

29 Little-Known Habits Women Over 50 Break to Regain Their Time and Peace

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1. Trading intense workouts for micro‑commitments 1. Trading intense workouts for micro‑commitments (image credits: unsplash) Women over 50 are embracing “micro‑commitments” instead of overwhelming routines – like a few minutes of strength work – because breaking goals into small actions increases follow‑through and control over well‑being. This concept helps narrow the gap between intention and action. … Read more

Top 8 Countries with the Strictest Border Policies Right Now

Marcel Kuhn

United States: A Fortress of Surveillance and Zero-Tolerance United States: A Fortress of Surveillance and Zero-Tolerance (image credits: wikimedia) In 2025, the United States stands out as a global leader in strict border enforcement, particularly along its southern border with Mexico. The government has deployed a vast array of advanced surveillance technologies, including drones, biometric … Read more

Top 10 Governments Spying the Most on Their Citizens in 2025

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China’s Surveillance Empire Reaches New Heights China’s Surveillance Empire Reaches New Heights (image credits: pixabay) China operates over 200 million surveillance cameras equipped with artificial intelligence facial recognition software, making it the world’s largest surveillance network. The government’s social credit system continues to evolve, though as of 2024, there still seems to be little progress … Read more

I No Longer Fly to Europe in Summer—Here’s What I Do Instead

Marcel Kuhn

That One Trip That Changed Everything That One Trip That Changed Everything (image credits: pixabay) Picture this: stepping off the train in Rome last July, greeted by a wall of heat so intense it felt like opening an oven door at full blast. Summer 2024 was the warmest on record for Europe, with southeastern Europe … Read more

Top 10 Cities Everyone’s Moving To—and Why

Marcel Kuhn

Myrtle Beach Steals Hearts and Moving Trucks Myrtle Beach Steals Hearts and Moving Trucks (image credits: wikimedia) Picture this: you wake up to the sound of ocean waves, grab your morning coffee, and head out for a beach walk before most people check their first email. For the third year running, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina … Read more