Christmas markets, skating rinks, theatrical performances, thermal baths and many more surprises make Hungary's capital the ideal destination to enjoy a white Christmas this year

BUDAPEST, Hungary - December 9, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Visit Hungary invites travelers to spend the holidays abroad as the capital city of Budapest offers a variety of seasonal activities, eye-popping decoration, and authentic Hungarian traditions. From Christmas markets, thermal baths, candle lighting ceremonies, theatrical performances and mulled wine accompanied with strudel, visitors will discover the city's most magical time of the year. 

Picturesque Christmas Markets

The Christmas markets attract the most attention in a city where the holiday spirit can be found in every corner. The atmosphere of these markets, located smack dab in the city center, turn Budapest into a fairytale setting full of lights and decorations. There are many stalls offering delicious sweets and beautiful crafts at the markets.

Considered one of the most beautiful markets in Europe, the Vörösmarty Square fair is now open and can be enjoyed until Dec. 31, where the aroma of mulled wine and gingerbread fill the air. Another must-see is the market in St. Stephen's Square, known as the Advent Feast at the Basilica. It is one of the most important Christmas markets in Budapest, boasting more than 100 exhibitors and 200 activities right through until Jan. 1.

Christmas Beyond the Markets

As well as the traditional Christmas markets, Budapest offers many other options to enjoy this holiday season. One of the most popular is ice skating. There are illuminated ice rinks throughout the city. The most famous is at the foot of Vajdahunyad Castle built in baroque style. Skating under the stars at this Városliget Ice Skating Rink, the largest in Europe, is an unforgettable experience. After skating, make sure to walk around the castle while enjoying typical roasted chestnuts.

After these wonderful outdoor experiences in a city where you can find even snow, if you are lucky, it never hurts to warm up. Budapest makes this easy at its famous thermal spas, with their wonderful restorative waters. The Széchenyi Thermal Bath is the largest in the capital and well worth a visit, as is the Rudas Bath at the foot of Gellért Hill, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the city from its rooftop hot water pool. At the foot of Gellért Hill, you can also try the popular Gellért Bath, one of the oldest baths in a city with more than 1,500 thermal springs.

Running through the end of December, Budapest's iconic "Advent Tram" transports locals and visitors throughout the city in beautifully decorated trams. A QR code allows riders to support the nursery school for homeless children of Oltalom Egyesület.

Cultural Programming

The first comprehensive exhibition of El Greco's oeuvre ever organized in Budapest can be viewed at the Museum of Fine Arts through Feb. 19, 2023. The exhibition seeks to provide a broad overview of one of the foremost masters of European art, Domenikos Theotokopoulos, most widely known as El Greco (1541-1614), through presenting the complexity of his visual world and sweeping stylistic development. The almost seventy displayed works include more than fifty autograph paintings by the Cretan-Spanish master. The last comprehensive exhibition of El Greco's work on this scale in this part of Europe was in Vienna, more than 20 years ago.

The Hungarian National Museum is launching an Art & Gourmet program on Dec. 17 allowing visitors to have a special guided tour of the exhibition followed by a Hungarian dinner from the country's top chefs. The initiative will take place every Saturday from 5 p.m. 

To end the day, the best option is to enjoy a great show, of which the most Christmassy is the famous Nutcracker at the recently renovated Opera House. Listening to the powerful music of Tchaikovsky at the Opera House, it's almost impossible to not get into the Christmas spirit in a more splendid way.

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SOUTHLAKE, Texas - December 9, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

The DFW-area's KeyCity Capital has confirmed full deployment of its recent real estate equity fund - KCAP RE Fund III -- with 11 multi-family housing investments now acquired by the fund. On the heels of the acquisitions, the company's next equity offering is its $100 million KCAP RE Fund XI. Four targeted assets have already been acquired via this latest opportunity, with three additional assets currently under contract*.

Featured on the Inc. 500 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for 2022, KeyCity Capital is ranked by Inc. as #1 in Texas in the financial services category and #13 in Texas across all businesses. The company's mission of connecting capital to wealth is accomplished via a focus on single- and multi-family income-producing, affordable housing in target-specific, landlord-friendly markets, combined with diversification offered in alternative asset-backed investments intended to generate cash flow and attractive risk-adjusted returns. These asset classes are selected to offer consistency, as well as risk-adjusted long-term growth across diverse economic environments. The firm has 2,000-plus properties and $500 million in assets under management.

KeyCity Capital founder and CEO, Tie Lasater, was recently included on this year's "40 Under 40" leadership list, as published by the Dallas Business Journal, and the same publication has named KeyCity Capital as a "Best Place to Work" among DFW-area companies. Tie Lasater is also a member of the International Investing Hall of Fame 

For details on participation in the KCAP RE Fund XI, accredited investors may contact Stephen Patterson at KeyCity Capital, 817-601-5905. https://www.keycitycapital.com/

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LOS ANGELES - December 9, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

iQuanti: As the end of the year approaches, people start looking forward to their tax refunds. Many use these refunds to restock their emergency savings, invest, make big purchases, and travel. But the IRS can take a long time to get your refund to you, even if you sign up for direct deposit. If you need the money faster, you may have considered a tax refund loan. This article will explain how tax refund loans work and their benefits and drawbacks. Then, we'll dive into a few tax refund loan alternatives for your consideration.

How does a tax refund loan work?

Tax refund loans let taxpayers who qualify for a tax refund borrow against that refund. After filing your taxes with a tax preparer, you can apply for one of these loans with no credit check. If approved, they're typically disbursed to you via prepaid card or check within 24 hours of filing your return. 

You don't repay these — instead, the lender opens a temporary bank account and tells the IRS to deposit the refund into it. They then take the loan amount plus fees and tax prep costs out of the refund before paying you the remainder. These loans are often interest-free. However, you may owe a fee, depending on the lender or tax filing service you work with.

Tax refund loan alternatives

Tax refund loans can be hard to compare since you can often only get one from your tax preparer. They're also fairly costly in some cases. Plus, there's always the chance your tax return has an error that, when corrected, reduces your refund. You may owe money if you borrowed more than your correct refund. So, if you need your refund fast but don't want a tax refund loan, consider these alternatives:

1. Cash advances

Cash advances are fast, small-dollar loans that you can use to cover expenses until your next payday. Many lenders have less strict requirements and will consider factors like your income and current debts in addition to your credit score. This means you can still get this type of loan with poor or fair credit. 

If approved for a cash advance, you can often get the funds as soon as the same day you apply. Then, you'll repay what you owe plus interest in two to four weeks. You can also roll over the loan for an additional fee if you can't repay.

2. Installment loans

Installment loans let you borrow large lump sums and repay them in fixed monthly principal and interest payments. These tend to offer better interest rates and are easy to budget for, thanks to their predictable payments.

Plus, installment loans have longer timelines. This lets you borrow more and spread it out over a longer amount of time in case you need more than your tax refund amount. There are installment loans available to borrowers with a wide variety of credit scores and histories.

3. Title loans

If you own your car outright, a title loan lets you borrow against your vehicle's title for a quick loan. Lenders appraise your vehicle, verify your income, and then offer you a loan worth 25% to 50% of your car's value. You can then get your funds that same day and continue driving your vehicle during repayment.

Consider a loan while you wait for your tax refund

Tax refund loans make it easy to access your money ASAP if you need it quickly. However, they can come with fees, and it's hard to compare options. Luckily, if you don't want a tax refund loan, there are plenty of alternatives. 

Cash advances are one of the fastest short-term options for anyone, whereas title loans could be more suited for people who own vehicles outright. Installment loans may work well for people with larger refunds or who need to borrow more and want fixed payments. Whichever option you choose, make sure you budget for the loan. This will help you minimize costs and financial stress while allowing you to take advantage of the extra funds. 

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Moore is the first-ever surfer to win this prestigious award

HONOLULU - December 9, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Olympic gold medalist Carissa Moore is the winner of the 92nd AAU James E. Sullivan Award. She's the first surfer and first Hawaii native to ever take home the prestigious award, which has been presented annually since 1930 to the most outstanding athlete at the collegiate or Olympic level in the United States.

Moore was presented with the AAU Sullivan Award during the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame ceremony at the historic Outrigger Canoe Club in Honolulu on Thursday, Dec. 8.

"To the AAU, thank you so much for this incredible honor," she said. "When I first heard I was nominated, I was already blown away. Wow, this is really cool. I really appreciate it. Thank you."

Moore is a five-time World Champion and two-time Triple Crown of Surfing champion, but may be best remembered as the first Olympic gold medalist in the women's short board event at the 2020 Tokyo Games. 

The Honolulu, Hawaii native grew up surfing in the same bay as the legendary "father of surfing" Duke Kahanamoku. Duke has a history with AAU himself -- he won the AAU's first swim race in Hawaii in 1911, shattering the world record in the 100-yard freestyle. He competed in the 1912, 1920, and 1924 Olympic Games for the AAU; at that time, the AAU organization acted as the governing body of U.S. Olympic athletes. 

Moore was inducted into the Surfers' Hall of Fame in 2014, into the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame in 2021, and is the first surfer in history to win a World Surf League title and Olympic gold medal in the same year.

 "I'm extremely proud of our recipient this year. Carissa Moore is a perfect example of what this award represents - athletic excellence, leadership, character, and sportsmanship," said J.B. (Jo) Mirza, AAU President. "She will forever be remembered as the first-ever surfer to win the AAU Sullivan Award, and first from Hawaii, which is a remarkable milestone in the award's storied history."

Moore joins a renowned list of recipients. Last year, Olympians Simone Biles and Caeleb Dressel were crowned co-winners. Other prior winners include Carl Lewis (track and field), Wilma Rudolph (track and field), Bill Bradley (basketball), Mark Spitz (swimming), Bill Walton (basketball), Jackie Joyner-Kersee (track and field), Rulon Gardner (wrestling), Michael Phelps (swimming), Michelle Kwan (figure skating), Shawn Johnson (gymnastics), Peyton Manning (football), J.J. Redick (basketball), and Tim Tebow (football). 

The other finalists for the 92nd AAU James E. Sullivan Award included Jocelyn Alo (softball), Jordan Burroughs (wrestling), Ivan Melendez (baseball), and Bryce Young (football). 

Trophy presentation and acceptance speech (video, photo) available here:

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LOS ANGELES - December 9, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

iQuanti: If there's anything we'll remember about 2022, it's unfortunately the fact that inflation spiraled out of control. Consumers saw the price of nearly everything increase, and inflation is currently at a 40-year high. 

While inflation is typically considered to be a bad thing, did you know there might actually be an upside to rising prices? In this article, we'll explain what that is and how it could work to your benefit.

How does inflation work?

Simply put, inflation is when the price of goods and services rises. This normally happens at a modest rate of approximately 2 to 4 percent per year. But when there's a major disruption in the economic forces of supply and demand like we recently experienced with the COVID pandemic, it can upset the balance between them.

The most widely used indicator of inflation is the Consumer Price Index or CPI. The CPI is defined as the average change in the price of consumer goods and services paid by consumers such as food, energy, and rent.

When the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) releases its latest inflation report, what they're sharing is the 12-month change in the CPI. In other words, it's the average of how much the price of the things we need has increased over the year.

How can inflation benefit borrowers?

While most people will see the cost increases as a negative thing, it cold actually have some positive impacts on consumers with fixed debt. For instance, suppose you have a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage that costs $1,000 per month. If inflation for that year was 4 percent, then next year that $1,000 will "feel" like $960. Why? Because all your other bills will most likely have gone up by the rate of inflation. At the same time, however, you may have gotten a raise at work to keep up with the rate of inflation, frequently referred to as a "cost-of-living-adjustment." Either way, even though you're still paying the same exact $1,000, it now only has $960 of relative purchasing power because $40 was effectively destroyed by inflation. Now continue this trend 18 years into the future. You'll still be making that same $1,000 payment. However, by this point, it will effectively be like paying $500 in today's money. Essentially, half of your payment has been erased by inflation. 

The bottom line

Inflation is defined as the 12-month change in the CPI or the price of a typical basket of goods and services. While cost increases are generally regarded negatively, borrowers may find some relief through the steady decline in the effective cost of any fixed debt.

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ATLANTA - December 9, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Middle Aged Fitness is a fitness company founded by a Certified Nutrition Coach who saw a huge gap in workout programs based on age.

"You'll find a bunch of information these days that describe the best ways to exercise, but they are often written by younger people for younger people. Some of that advice is actually dangerous for older adults, especially those in their middle-aged years. I wanted to create a fitness plan for those who are older," said creator Dennis Hodges.

Hodges, age 51, decided to take action after his daughter got engaged. He didn't want to be remembered for being overweight on his daughter's special day. At the time, he weighed over 250 pounds. All of that triggered his first self-experiment to see what works for the population of his age group. 

After seven months, he got his weight down to 182 pounds with body fat under 10%. By following a specific workout and meal plan, Hodges actually gained more muscle mass than he has ever had before in his life. He used all this knowledge and information to create a custom-tailored fitness plan for those in their middle-aged years.

"I knew that after much success in this regard, if I could maintain good health for the rest of my days, I had something worth sharing. I believe that oftentimes, this age group is frequently overlooked in the health and fitness industry. I believe that at this stage in our lives, it's the most imperative thing that we should be focused on. This program is entirely holistic, which is what I believe is warranted at this age. I will be sharing with you the things that I did in my journey as a guide, supported by science, but my main objective is for you to come out of this program understanding your own body and what works best for you," said Hodges.

Older adults who strength trained at least twice a week had a 46 percent lower chance of death for any reason than those who did not, according to researchers at Penn State and Columbia University. They also had 41 percent lower odds of cardiac death and 19 percent lower odds of dying from cancer.

"I think the research is clear. Fitness is the key to longevity," said Hodges.

Middle Aged Fitness includes a full workout plan, meal plan and community. It's available for purchase on the website middleagedfitness.com.

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Ultra is the newest evolution of Rerouted. Rerouted is a second-hand gear platform that is leveraging contemporary technology to make second-hand painless and crazy easy for buyers and sellers. Ultra is a year-long program designed to reduce every pain point people face using existing marketplaces.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - December 9, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Rerouted Co. is rolling out Rerouted Ultra. Rerouted Ultra is the newest way to support the circular economy. Ultra is the easiest and cheapest way to buy and sell second-hand outdoor gear. No shipping costs, no commission fees and unlimited support when people want to buy and sell gear for the entirety of 2023. This program launched with 500 seats on Monday, Dec. 5 and will be available through Dec. 31 12:00 a.m. PST.  

Ultra is the newest evolution of Rerouted. Rerouted is a second-hand gear platform that is leveraging contemporary technology to make second-hand painless and crazy easy for buyers and sellers. This is a year-long program designed to reduce every pain point people face using existing marketplaces. 

Rerouted is excited to highlight six key features of their Ultra program:

• Zero Commissions - sell any piece of outdoor gear, get 100% of the asking price
• Free Shipping - buy any gear you want and Rerouted covers the shipping fees
• Monthly Seller Tips, Tricks and Workshops - get support to make as much money as possible selling gear on Rerouted
• Early Access to Gear Tracker - a new feature Rerouted is releasing early next year to help you find exactly the right gear for you, and get notified immediately when it arrives on the site
• Partner Perks - include a $65 WFA course w/ Base Medical, and many more are in the works.
• Limited time upcycled Rerouted swag

Chap Grubb, Rerouted's CEO and Founder, said this about the mission behind Ultra:

"Recycling, upcycling and reselling are key to a sustainable future. Our team believes deeply that the reason gear collects dust in people's garages is because it is too difficult to buy & sell online. Choosing second-hand first should be an easy choice for people that care about the environment. We are psyched to make it easier than ever to save gear from the landfill and help people create their own wilderness adventures. Plus, free shipping and zero commissions are unheard of in online second hand shopping. We love being the first to offer this."

To join Rerouted in their mission is to embrace the Circular Economy. Ultra is the newest and best community to buy and sell outdoor gear online. All Rerouted Ultra perks will start immediately upon purchase and run through 2023. Check it out today. www.rerouted.co/rerouted-ultra

Rerouted is an online platform that is developing tools & software that will empower people, local gear stores and marketplaces to get gear back out to the next generation of wilderness advocates.

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