Socolive is a high-quality, free live football streaming platform that has gained popularity in Vietnam since its launch in 2021. It offers continuous updates on match links, a user-friendly interface, and minimal advertisements. Socolive also organizes events like the Phủi Cup 2022 to promote community engagement and the spirit of sportsmanship. The platform provides features such as live chat, Full HD+ streaming, and quick registration, making it a preferred choice for football enthusiasts.

Fashion designer and retailer Lisa Barron recounts the challenges her business faced due to COVID-19, including the decision to close her boutique, the impact of the pandemic on sales, and the adaptation to an online presence. She highlights the importance of federal initiatives like JobKeeper and the Business Support Fund, as well as the Victorian government's rent moratorium, in keeping her brand afloat. Barron calls for an extension of the rent moratorium and emphasizes the importance of supporting local businesses to maintain a vibrant community of artisans and entrepreneurs.

The article details the struggles faced by Lisa Barron, a fashion designer and retailer, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns in Victoria, Australia. It highlights the initial closure of her boutique, the financial challenges, and the adaptation to an online business model. The federal government's initiatives like JobKeeper and The Business Support Fund are credited with helping her business survive. However, the article criticizes the Victorian government's handling of lockdowns and calls for an extension of the rent moratorium to March 2021. It emphasizes the importance of public support for local businesses to maintain the vibrancy of the community.

The article details the struggles faced by Lisa Barron, a fashion designer, retailer, and manufacturer, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the initial closure of her boutique, the financial challenges, and the adaptation to an online business model. The Victorian government's rent moratorium and federal initiatives like JobKeeper have been crucial for survival. However, the extension of lockdowns and the impending end of the rent moratorium pose significant threats. The article calls for extended support and encourages the public to buy local to sustain small businesses and artisans in Victoria.

The defined contribution investment-only (DCIO) market has seen significant growth, with assets reaching $2.7 trillion, projected to grow to $3.6 trillion by 2018. Despite this growth, DCIO managers face challenges in a mature market, with larger firms outspending smaller ones in sales and marketing. The market is also experiencing bifurcation, with early entrants benefiting the most. Smaller managers struggle due to the dominance of target-date funds since the Pension Protection Act of 2006.

Couples retiring at 62 instead of 65 may face over $50,000 in additional medical expenses due to health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs before Medicare eligibility, according to Fidelity Investments. Delaying retirement to 67 could reduce annual costs by $10,000. Fidelity emphasizes the importance of planning for health care costs in retirement, with a study indicating pre-retirees plan to retire at 65, incurring an estimated $220,000 in medical costs during retirement.

A LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute survey revealed that while 80% of employers with defined benefit retirement plans are interested in pension risk transfer products, 20% are not familiar and 50% are only somewhat familiar with these products. Alison Salka, senior vice president and director of the institute, emphasized the importance of understanding financial options to manage pension liabilities effectively.

A study by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave reveals that nearly three-quarters of pre-retirees over 50 envision working during retirement. The study, 'Work in Retirement: Myths and Motivations,' challenges traditional views of retirement as a period of continuous leisure, suggesting instead a 'new retirement workscape' where retirees continue to find satisfaction in work. Experts Andy Sieg and Ken Dychtwald emphasize that longer, healthier lives are leading to a revolution in retirement, with many seeing it as a time for new and enriching experiences.

Research by Judy Diamond Associates reveals that Arizona leads the nation with a 7.22% growth in new 401(k) plans, indicating strong economic growth and favorable small business environments. The study, covering 24,127 new plans with 443,969 participants, shows a median participation rate of 89%, suggesting effective use of automatic enrollment features. Participants contributed an average of $1,769, with employers adding $1,091 per participant. The top five states for new 401(k) plan growth are predominantly in the West, with Colorado following Arizona.

UK insurers are expected to shift focus to the bulk annuities market due to fewer individual annuities anticipated under the new pension regime. Towers Watson's research indicates that the market in 2013 was dominated by three major players, with one insurer responsible for half of the total premiums. The firm advised on over half of the £7.2 billion in deals, which were more numerous below £10 million, suggesting a growth opportunity for insurers specializing in medical underwriting. The market may further consolidate with Rothesay Life's planned acquisition of MetLife, while Just Retirement and Partnership could increase their market share as medical underwriting becomes more common for smaller schemes.