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Yahoo
10 hours ago
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5 Countries Where You Can Easily Live Off Just $2,000 per Month
There's no denying that prices for nearly everything are higher in America than they were before the coronavirus pandemic. Inflation spiked at over 9% in the summer of 2022, and although it's fallen to more manageable levels lately, prices still remain high. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American household spent $77,280 in 2023 — a 5.9% increase over 2022 — and that number no doubt went higher still in 2024. On a monthly basis, that amounts to $6,440. If that number is breaking your budget, one option could be to consider living overseas. Explore More: For You: Formerly the domain of wealthy retirees, a life abroad has become more accessible, more affordable, and more realistic for a wide range of Americans, particularly those looking to live within their means. In some countries, even $2,000 per month is enough to get by, although you may have to make some sacrifices along the way. Here's a look at some desirable international destinations where you can get plenty of bang for your buck. Numbeo's cost of living: 45.5% lower than the USA Thailand is blessed with an assortment of riches. While the country is well-known for its endless white sand beaches and delicious cuisine, the country is also so friendly that it's informally known as the 'Land of Smiles.' If beaches aren't your thing, check out the country's mountainous northern region, packed with hiking trails and national parks. Even a family of four could get by on just over $2,000, excluding rent, while a single person could manage on just over $600. Adding in rent isn't a problem, as it runs 68.9% below the U.S. average. Trending Now: Numbeo's cost of living: 41.1% lower than the USA If you're looking for a little Eurasian flair, taking up residence in Turkey might be more to your liking. The rich history and culture of Turkey, not to mention breathtaking vistas in Istanbul and other cities, offer something a bit different than any of the other options on this list. Numbeo pegs the cost of living for a single person at just $671.30 per month, excluding rent, while a family of four could get by on $2,430. Numbeo's cost of living: 52% lower than the USA Malaysia often gets overlooked in favor of its Southeast Asian counterparts, but the country offers an incredible standard of living for a price that's even lower than its famed neighbor to the north, Thailand. Unlike many other countries in the region, Malaysia boasts a multicultural heritage that may offer something different and appealing to American expats. Its modern infrastructure, affordable lifestyle and year-round warm climate may appeal to many. According to Numbeo, even a family of four could get by in Malaysia for less than $2,000, excluding rent — which is 78% lower than in the United States. Numbeo's cost of living: 50.1% lower than the USA Panama has generated a lot of press in recent years as being a great place for American expats, and with good reason. Panama's Pensionado program offers great discounts for retirees, while its breezy lifestyle of beaches and rainforests offers the slow pace of life many Americans are looking for, all within a short flight of the homeland. Those looking for a cheaper place to live will no doubt appreciate the fact that rent in the United States is 76.4% higher than in Panama. Numbeo's cost of living: 54.6% lower than the USA With beautiful beaches, friendly people and over 7,600 islands to explore, the Philippines is a dream vacation destination for many. But with a cost of living less than 50% of the United States, it's also an amazing place to stretch a budget. Numbeo estimates a single person could live there for as little as $566.70 per month, excluding rent, and even a family of four could manage on less than $2,000 without rent. But with rent prices a whopping 82.4% lower than the United States, even that added expense won't break many budgets. More From GOBankingRates 6 Big Shakeups Coming to Social Security in 2025 This article originally appeared on 5 Countries Where You Can Easily Live Off Just $2,000 per Month
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Monsoon session of state assembly from July 28
Bhopal: The state assembly's monsoon session will begin on July 28, and continue until Aug 8, its secretariat announced on Tuesday. During the session, the govt will table the financial year's first supplementary Budget, along with other legislative business. The finance department stated that the Budget for the financial year 2025-26 had been prepared using the Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) technique, involving a comprehensive review of all expenditures. Outstanding liabilities from previous years were appropriately addressed, and minimised through budgetary provisions made in the preceding financial year. In light of this, departments were directed to submit proposals for inclusion in the first supplementary Budget. You Can Also Check: Bhopal AQI | Weather in Bhopal | Bank Holidays in Bhopal | Public Holidays in Bhopal
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
1st supplementary budget for 2025-26 fiscal: State seeks proposals from depts by June 13
Bhopal: The first supplementary budget for the financial year 2025-26 will be presented in the forthcoming session of the state assembly. The departments have been directed to submit proposals for inclusion in the first supplementary budget by June 13. In the directives issued to all departments, the finance department made it clear that new heads involving an additional financial burden on the state will not be considered. Proposals for the purchase of vehicles will also not be entertained. The finance department stated the budget for the financial year 2025-26 was prepared based on the Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) approach, involving a comprehensive review of all expenditures. Outstanding liabilities from previous years were appropriately addressed and minimised through budgetary provisions in the preceding financial year. In light of this, departments have been directed to submit proposals for inclusion in the first supplementary budget within the following parameters, through the online system in the set format, by June 13. Hard copies or offline submissions will not be accepted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The parameters for sending proposals include heads for which advance approvals have been granted from the state contingency fund, and heads for which prior concurrence has been given by the finance department. Heads for which financial assistance or central share has been approved by the govt of India or other agencies, which cannot be accommodated within existing allocations, and for which additional funding cannot be arranged by re-appropriating savings from other ongoing schemes. Under the special capital assistance scheme, proposals sent or to be sent to the govt of India require the creation of a separate budget line. In cases where works approved under the special capital assistance scheme by the govt of India require additional budgetary allocation and such funds cannot be met from savings in other schemes. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Qvinci Software/
In the news release, Qvinci Software Simplifies Financial Analysis of Multi-Entity Businesses with New Product Releases, issued May 14, 2025 by Qvinci Software over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the second paragraph, second sentence, should read "By integrating directly with QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel, Qvinci..." rather than "By integrating directly with QuickBooks, Zero, and Excel, Qvinci..." as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows: AUSTIN, Texas, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Qvinci Software: Qvinci Software, a global leader in financial and operational performance management technology, today announced the launch of new products and enhancements that accelerate their leadership in serving multi-entity and multi-location businesses and their advisors. Designed to solve the manual process challenges like financial data collection, consolidation, and mapping, Qvinci offers a cost-effective, ERP-like solution through the cloud. By integrating directly with QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel, Qvinci allows individual business owners to retain their existing systems while also providing business portfolio managers and their advisors with an automated solution to collect, standardize, report, and analyze financial data that's easy to understand and act on. Qvinci's Spring 2025 releases strengthen their offering of automating time-consuming manual tasks common in traditional financial and business intelligence reporting, so that business leaders can focus on proactive, revenue-impacting initiatives. New Report Categorization and Packaging features enable searching, filtering, bulk-pinning, and building customized financial and business intelligence report packages in minutes, instead of hours or days using other accounting platforms. New Report Interact functionality allows for switching dollar/percentage views, filtering by specific entity in a multi-entity report, and focus mode to highlight cells that need attention – all without numerous data re-runs. A new suite of Business Intelligence Dashboards and Reporting Templates target key financial metrics that simplify impactful coaching and advising by identifying problem areas that need corrective action. For global organizations, Currency Conversion tools now fully support QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero, eliminating the hassle of manual in-app currency adjustments. Qvinci Budgets with Future Budgeting enables users to import Excel-based budgets to use with templates for precise financial planning, as well as use Qvinci Budgets with QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, or QuickBooks by Class. With Non-Sunday Aligned Reporting, organizations (i.e., hospitality brands, franchises, faith-based institutions, etc.) can generate reports based on their busiest operational days using customizable accounting calendars. Now, "As Of Week" reporting is available, making it easy to define the week through which reports should be run. With enhanced Security Infrastructure – including multi-factor authentication, PCI certification, and a published formal security framework – Qvinci ensures enterprise-grade data protection. Lastly, Eliminations Entries, used to remove the impact of transactions between related companies, can now be handled directly within the Qvinci solution, cutting down drastically on needless complexity and manual labor. "As profit and non-profit organizations face unprecedented financial uncertainties, there is high risk created with every delay caused by manual reporting and analysis of financial data," said Brad Adams, Qvinci President and CEO. "Qvinci is committed to rooting out these inefficiencies and giving leaders and their advisors financial insights that quickly translate to action." To learn more, join the webinar demonstrating these new releases. When: Wednesday, June 4 @ 11:30 AM CT Register: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Qvinci Software
