For a family of four in New York, earning enough to pay the bills is different from earning enough to live without regularly relying on credit cards or loans. Housing, food, transportation, healthcare and childcare can consume most of a household’s take-home pay before savings even begin. There is no single salary that works for … Read more
Two Albanian citizens have been convicted by the Criminal Court of Bourg-en-Bresse, in France, for involvement in a drug trafficking network operating in the Haut-Bugey region. According to French media, the investigation by the Oyonnax judicial police began in March and was intensified over the summer through surveillance and field observations. Authorities suspect that the … Read more
Thinking About Moving Back to Albania or Kosovo Permanently? What Happens to the Finances You Built in America? After spending 10, 20 or 30 years working in the United States, some Albanians eventually consider returning permanently to Albania or Kosovo. By then, you may have accumulated bank savings, a 401(k), IRA, Social Security work history, … Read more
New details have come to light from the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) investigation file regarding former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku. Invited to a television show, journalist Klodiana Lala has broken down how the luxury villa in Palasa, which is suspected to be Balluku’s hidden wealth, was discovered. During her speech, journalist Lala explained the … Read more
Saved $100,000 After Years of Working in New York? 7 Decisions Worth Considering Carefully Saving $100,000 after years of working in New York is a major financial milestone, but reaching that number creates a new question: what should the money do next? It could provide security, help with a home purchase, reduce debt, support retirement … Read more
German General Carsten Breuer has been elected the next chairman of NATO’s Military Committee, the alliance’s highest military authority and an important advisory structure for political leaders. Breuer, currently Germany’s defense chief, was elected Saturday by the defense chiefs of the 32 NATO member states at a meeting in Copenhagen. He will take office next … Read more
# Albanians Working on a 1099 in New York: Don’t Spend the Entire Payment Before Thinking About Taxes If you work as an independent contractor in New York and receive **1099 income**, the amount deposited into your account can look like money that’s completely available to spend. But unlike a traditional employee paycheck, federal taxes … Read more
New details have been made public from the surprise search at Bradashesh detention center, in the sector where Ergys Agasi is being held. Journalist Klodiana Lala said that during the operation there was also a clash between SPAK and the Prison Police regarding the premises where the checks should be focused. According to Lala, the … Read more
Does Your Family Have Two Cars in New York? Here’s What They Could Really Cost You Each Year Having two cars can make life easier for a New York family, especially when two adults work in different locations or have children to transport. But looking only at the two monthly car payments can seriously underestimate … Read more
NATO’s military chief, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, has stated that the Alliance is prepared for various scenarios, including a direct attack on one of its member countries. Speaking about hybrid threats, Cavo Dragone said that such activities usually remain below the threshold that would automatically lead to the request for the activation of Article 5 of … Read more