In this last year, your employees may have needed leave from their jobs due to a circumstance related to COVID-19. In 2020, federal Acts signed into law mandated certain employers provide paid leave for qualified employees. Since March of this year, providing paid leave is now voluntary. When provided, the employer can receive tax credits. […]
Archives for April 2021
8.20% India Grid Trust NCD ★ April’21 ★ Should you Invest?
India Grid Trust, a power sector InvIT (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) registered with SEBI since 2016 has come out with public issue of non-convertible debentures (NCD) – India Grid Trust NCD offering up to 8.20% interest rate and opens for subscription from April 28, 2021. India Grid Trust NCD – Significant Points: Offer Period: April 28 […]
SBA delays SVOG reopening to Monday
The U.S. Small Business Administration, citing negative feedback to previously announced plans to reopen the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal on Saturday, announced Friday night that it was rescheduling the reopening for Monday at noon EDT. “We heard you and we are taking action,” the SBA said in an emailed statement. “It […]
How local TV stations plan to remain relevant as viewers shift to streaming
EW Scripps CEO Adam Symson Source: EW Scripps The technology behind the distribution of television has evolved with time, from the antenna to cable to satellite, and most recently to streaming. Now, according to EW Scripps Chief Executive Officer Adam Symson, the time has arrived for the next frontier of TV viewing: The antenna. As […]
Avantax parent Blucora wins proxy fight, reportedly receives new offer
A rare activist-investor campaign to overhaul a midsize wealth manager ended in a resounding defeat in a shareholder election held at the firm’s annual meeting. Shareholders of Avantax Wealth Management parent firm Blucora re-elected all 10 of the Dallas-based firm’s directors “by a wide margin” on April 21, according to preliminary results released by the […]
How a church can prevent fraud without compromising its values
A number of years ago, a concerned church reached out to its CPA firm. It had been growing and enjoying strong giving, but it was suddenly experiencing an unexplained cash flow crunch. The CPA firm conducted a forensic examination and found that the church’s bookkeeper had embezzled more than $2.1 million over a seven-year period. […]
Weekend Reading for Financial Planners (Apr 24-25)
Executive Summary Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the industry news that Morgan Stanley is selling off the E*Trade Advisor Services platform to Axos Financial, a retail-focused online-bank-plus-robo-advisor that is looking to pivot into the business of RIA custody and use E*Trade’s RIA custody […]
Voices: Best gifts for a new baby? 529s, custodial accounts and personal finance
A common reaction to hearing about a pregnancy is to say congrats and perhaps send a onesie. But there are other ways to celebrate and support newly expecting parents. When my sister-in-law announced her pregnancy last fall, my brain leapt to how my husband and I could save and invest for our future nephew. Savings […]
Pandemic-battered workers change retirement plans — to work longer
Many workers who were hurt by the pandemic are saying they’ll now retire later than planned. Nearly two in five workers were furloughed or laid off — or had their pay cut or hours reduced — since February 2020, according to the latest annual survey about retirement confidence by the Employee Benefits Research Institute and […]
5 Fundamental But Effective IoT Device Security Controls
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