Your Internet Privacy Is At Stake
We have all heard rumors about the NSA spying on us. Well its official, our internet privacy is at stake.
Poor Lifestyle Can Mean a Poorer Pay Check
Poor lifestyle habits can cost you significantly by penalties assessed by your employer who pays for your health insurance.
Most FOMC Members Want to Continue Bond Purchase Program
According to the FOMC meeting minutes release, opinions are divided on the Federal Open Market Committee’s monetary policy to keep purchasing bonds.
New Applications for Jobless Claims Exceed Predictions
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CFPB Warns of Auto Loan Biases
Nearly all aspects of anything financial are monitored by the CFPB. But the one area that has fallen through the cracks is auto loans.
Changes to Estate Tax Rates In 2013
In response to the looming fiscal cliff crisis, Congress got busy and finally hammered out a budget agreement that includes new tax rates.
H&R Block Glitch Delays Thousands of Refunds
When H&R Block had a review snag that caused a good portion of their returns to be delayed, there was a justifiable uproar.
2012 Estate Tax Changes
After almost 12 years of constant changes in the estate tax, ATRA creates certainty on the estate and gift tax.
Is Crowdfunding a Viable Source of Startup Capital?
Crowdfunding is the process of collecting a small amount of money from a large group of people, and every investor has a very small portion of the risk.
Wealth Accumulation Lags for Generations X and Y
The “Under 40” crowd is reaching the point of wealth accumulation. And where they are in their financial journey is lagging behind where their parents were.
Companies Still Stockpiling Cash As Business Investment Lag
Instead of helping to grow the economy- investing capital in plants and equipment and hiring workers–companies have been stockpiling large amounts of cash.
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