An article I read recently stated that there is £28m of overpayments on student loans waiting to be reclaimed. Are you one of those who have paid more than you needed to against your student loan debt? Student loan payments are generally deducted from employees’ pay once they are earning over the minimum threshold. The […]
Archives for September 2019
Some WeWork directors considering removal of Adam Neumann as CEO: WSJ
Some WeWork board members, including officials tied to SoftBank Group Corp, are planning to try to push Adam Neumann to step down as chief executive, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Thomas Cook in talks with UK government and investors over rescue deal
Britain’s Thomas Cook is in talks with the government and potential investors about a last-minute rescue deal to fend off a corporate collapse that would send shockwaves well beyond the travel sector.
Wall Street falls as trade optimism fizzles
Wall Street dropped on Friday after a Chinese agriculture delegation cancelled a planned visit to Montana next week, dampening optimism about U.S.-China trade talks.
Podcast: Regulation Best Interest
In this episode, Ellen Bruno, CPA/PFS walks through the regulation best interest, Form CRS and the standard of conduct for investment advisers. She answers the questions: What does the term solely incidental mean? What is the impact on dually registered investment advisers? What is the RIA fiduciary duty? What is the customer relationship summary? And […]
U.S. cases of vaping-related illness rise to 530 as outbreak widens
U.S. health officials said on Thursday there are now 530 confirmed and probable cases and seven deaths from severe lung-related illnesses tied to vaping, and there are no signs that the outbreak is easing.
Ways to run your business from your mobile
Yes Yes yes, we are all mobile now and can work anywhere. We have heard the mantra, but sometimes this is more of a glossed-over self-evident fact rather than something spelled out. How about some specifics? What are some straightforward ways you can legitimately run a business off your mobile phone? Take security more seriously […]
Instant View: Fed cuts rates again, gives mixed signals for next move
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point for the second time this year on Wednesday in a widely expected move meant to sustain a decade-long economic expansion, but gave mixed signals about what may happen next.
U.S. Senators urge FTC to scrutinize multi-billion dollar pharma mergers
U.S. presidential hopeful Amy Klobuchar on Tuesday led a letter by U.S. senators that urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to closely scrutinize pharma mergers, raising concerns about the potential harm to customers.
Attacks on Saudi oil facilities – what will it mean for consumers?
The attack on Saudi facilities on Saturday caused the biggest oil supply disruption for more than 50 years. Here is what it could mean for consumers: