1 year ago · 58 min watch SECTION EXCLUSIVE Slides Significant tax law changes are still hot topics in media and political landscapes, and your clients are still scratching their heads wondering what these changes mean for them. Now is the time for you to guide them in planning for their financial future. In this […]
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Shares, crude prices rise on U.S., China data
World equity markets surged and crude oil prices jumped on Friday after a stronger-than-expected U.S. employment report, a surprise bounce in Chinese manufacturing and optimism over U.S.-China trade talks tamped down fears of slowing global growth.
Pinterest falls short of quarterly revenue estimates
Pinterest Inc on Thursday fell short of Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue, sending its shares down 20% in extended trading.
Year-End Bookkeeping Checklist for the Small Business Owners
It’s that time of year again. Can you sense it? Year-end is just around the corner. The rivers are getting cold, the smell of fall is in the air, snow is starting to show in the mountains and everyone is getting excited for winter (at least our office is). For many business owners Thanksgiving through […]
Facebook beats quarterly revenue estimates
Facebook Inc beat analysts’ estimates for quarterly revenue on Wednesday, driven by a steady rise in advertising.
Traders keep bets on Fed pause after third rate cut
U.S. short-term interest rate futures on Wednesday pared earlier gains after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for a third time this year and signalled it would pause to assess any further need to ease policy.
U.S. Fed lowers interest rates, signals it is on hold
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates for the third time this year to help sustain U.S. growth despite a slowdown in other parts of the world, but signaled no further reductions ahead unless the economy takes a turn for the worse.
Should I Refinance My Student Loans?
Last week in the Gen Y Planning blog, I discussed what you should consider if you’re thinking of refinancing your mortgage. This week, let’s look at another form of debt keeping millennials up at night: student loans. When you refinance your student loans, you trade your federal or private loans for a private loan with […]
Johnson & Johnson says new tests find no asbestos in FDA-tested baby powder
Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday that 15 new tests from the same bottle of its baby powder previously tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found no asbestos.
Lancome owner L’Oreal defies Chinese slowdown fears
Robust demand across Asia and especially in mainland China lifted sales at cosmetics maker L’Oreal in the third quarter, countering fears of a slowdown in the region as young shoppers gravitated towards the French firm’s high-end brands.