The good, the bad and the ugly for investors and savers… How to defend your finances from the ‘Trojan Horse’ Budget Should you get a A 547 body MOT? It involves electric probes and a VERY intimate exam – but can save you money in the long-run After the energy giants raise their bills, get set for ANOTHER hike: Why prices may go up even further this year Pressure grows on Co-op Bank over pension deal: Bank of England calls for swift action to split up group’s A 10bn scheme ‘I ran up A 10k debt trying to get TV work – now I’m on Watchdog’: How years of hard graft paid off for BBC disability expert Nikki Fox What can you buy around Britain for the price of an average home? A 300k will get you a four-bedroom Scottish castle or a studio flat in London’s outskirts Ten places your home will make you more than your job: Homeowners ‘earn’ up to A 91k more from their properties than from going … (more)
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Tax Time Guide: Protect Personal, Financial, Tax Information and Computers
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers to be cautious and protect personal, financial and tax information, particularly at tax time. This is the sixth in a series of 10 IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide , designed to help taxpayers navigate common tax issues.
Online security can help protect you from cyber thieves
The hacking theft of credit and debit card numbers should make everyone, including students, more careful about protecting their money from cyber thieves. The following measures can help, according to KHEAA.
The 2-Second Investment System: Taking Luck Out Of The Win-Lose Equation
What does luck have to do with making money in the stock market? There are only two possible answers to that question: Everything or Nothing. I’ve been trading stocks for over 35 years.
Arkansas House of Representatives Weekly Column
This session, the House has passed a number of bills aimed at not only creating jobs, but sustaining them and ensuring our workforce is ready. Act 166 creates a state matching grant for small businesses that have received a federal Small Business Innovation Research grant.
UGA offers daylong conference on cybersecurity for small businesses
Experts from the FBI, the state of Georgia, Fort Benning and the private sector will come together for a daylong cybersecurity conference presented by the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center on April 6. Cyberstrength 2017 is geared toward small- to medium-sized businesses, particularly those that are vendors for the government or large corporations that are increasingly susceptible to hackers. “We’re encouraging people to anticipate ,” said SBDC State Director Allan Adams.
Investors see Snap’s IPO as ‘too big to fail’
A banner for Snap Inc hangs on the facade of the New York Stock Exchange on the morning of the company’s IPO in US. Photo: Reuters/File Institutional investors anxious not to be left out of this year’s marquee initial public offering helped Snap Inc pull off the biggest US-listed technology share sale this week since Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba Group Holding Inc smashed records in 2014.
OPINION: A State Retirement Savings Plan for Working People
BY STATE REPS. MIKE HANNA & MIKE DRISCOLL Working men and women and the middle class are the engines that drive our economy.
Booksy inks $4.2 mln Series A
Booksy , a scheduling software provider for businesses, has closed its Series A funding round at $4.2 million. OpenOcean led the round.
Releases Top10 Predictions on China’s Medical IT Industry
Chinese hospitals will adopt 20% more robots by 2020, and more cognitive computing and artificial intelligence systems and devices will be widely used in the country’s hospitals, according to recent IDC report IDC FutureScape: Top10 Predictions of Healthcare IT 2017 China Implications . “The medical IT industry is undergoing revolutionary changes.
3 Real Estate Investments That Produce Good Returns
Editor’s Note: This was originally published on RISMedia’s blog, Housecall. See what else is cookin’ now at blog.rismedia.com : Since the early days of America’s Wild West when homesteaders competed in land lotteries, the allure of owning your own piece of property has never wavered.
What Is Retirement Anyway?
Or is it better considered as Erik Erikson’s 8th stage in which the task is to accept one’s life and affirm it – mistakes, failures, and all – with wisdom. We can look to myths for help with major life passages in sources as varied as Yoda from Star Wars, Iron John from the Brothers Grimm, and Warren Buffett.
Choosing Web Hosting and Web Design Services
Web hosting and web design services – how to choose the right one. Understand what’s involved so you don’t pay more than you need to.
Bogle Investment Management L P de Invests $1,526,000 in Zumiez Inc.
Bogle Investment Management L P DE bought a new stake in shares of Zumiez Inc. during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 69,859 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock, valued at approximately $1,526,000.
The Next Financial Crisis Might Be in Your Driveway
Lured by low interest rates, low gas prices, and a crop of seductive vehicles that are faster, smarter, and more efficient than ever before, American drivers are increasingly riding in style. Don’t be fooled by the curb appeal, though-those swanky machines are heavily leveraged. The country’s auto debt hit a record in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, when a rush of year-end car shopping pushed vehicle loans to a dubious peak of $1.16 trillion.
Qualcomm’s New WiFi Technology Should Boost Capacity for Small Business
One of the biggest differentiator’s between a home or small business and a larger enterprise is capacity. And in a world where speed is tantamount to efficiency, enterprises enjoy a commanding lead.
Verrender: The nasty little secret about housing affordability
For all the furrowed brows, the sombre looks and the public handwringing from policy makers, no-one is actually serious about fixing the problem because they all fear the potential fallout. The Government is running in circles on the issue while the Reserve Bank is praying the mess will slowly evaporate over time.
3dcart to Exhibit at Miami Small Business Expo
The expo will take place at the Miami Convention Center. For more information, and free registration, visit the Miami registration page.
New York Mortgage Trust – All The Preferred Stock Yield, None Of The Fluff
After my most recent weekly mortgage REIT preferred stock update , I was asked my opinion of New York Mortgage Trust preferred stock. There are currently two series of preferred stock issued by NYMT; the Series C and the Series B .
Data Breach at PIP Printing Company Leaks Thousands of Highly Sensitive Documents
An online security breach at a national printing chain leaked thousands of sensitive documents – from labor filings involving NFL players to lawsuits against Hollywood studios to personal immigration-related papers – raising the possibility that private information could end up in the wrong hands. The leak at PIP printing, which has more than 400 locations in 13 countries, went on for four months before it was repaired Tuesday, cybersecurity experts involved in investigating the breach told NBC News.
EzW2 2016 Tax Preparation Software Now Has An Import Feature For 1099…
The 2016 version of ezW2 has been enhanced with a quick data import feature that will speed up tax printing for 1099 MISC forms. Test drive with no cost or obligation at http://www.halfpricesoft.com .
3 Beaten-up High-Yield Dividend Stocks: Are They Bargains?
These three REIT stocks have experienced double-digit drops over the past six months. Here’s why you may want to consider them.
Tax Tips for the Self-Employed
Working for yourself has a ton of benefits – a flexible schedule, the opportunity to pursue projects you love, and the ability to work in your pajamas. While being self-employed can be truly rewarding, it can also be something of a headache come tax time.
ChannelAdvisor Corporation (ECOM) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.18 EPS
ChannelAdvisor Corporation posted its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.21 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.18.
Acronis Adds Microsoft Office 365 Backup to Acronis Backup 12,…
Acronis Adds Microsoft Office 365 Backup to Acronis Backup 12, World’s Easiest and Fastest Data Protection for Small Businesses The New Technology Extends the N umber of Supported Platforms to 16, Making Acronis Backup 12 the Most Complete Data Protection Solution Available to Small Businesses Today Acronis, a global leader in hybrid cloud data protection and storage, today announced the addition of Microsoft Office 365 backup functionality to the world’s fastest and most complete small business backup solution, Acronis Backup 12, enabling businesses to protect all data, local and in the cloud, with a single solution, single configuration, and a single interface.
A Variety Of 1098 Forms Included In Ez1099 2016 Tax Preparation…
With Halfpricesoft.com’s newly released ez1099 2016 software, customers can print 1099 and 1098 forms quickly and inexpensively. Visit http://www.halfpricesoft.com for more details.
Small Businesses Should Focus on Ebooks
Do you download your favorite books to read them electronically or do you prefer the feel of traditional paper when reading? Social media and internet marketing company, NowSourcing , created an infographic titled, ” The Future of Books Print vs Digital ” for blurb , a self-publishing website for authors. This interesting infographic shares data and other information which provides a unique comparison of the two types of books.
Universal Basic Income Explained – How a fringe idea could redefine the welfare state
It’s the theory that connects everyone from civil rights leaders to American founding fathers, from left-wing politicians to titans of industry, a dream conceived in left-wing Academia, and possibly realised in Fife. Universal Basic Income , the idea that everyone should be given a set amount of money each month, might seem like a money haemorrhaging fantasy, but it is gaining more traction in mainstream politics.
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Avoid This Winter
Dividend stocks are the foundation upon which great retirement portfolios are often built. Inclusive of dividend reinvestment, investors have enjoyed an average return of approximately 7% per year by staying invested in high-quality, dividend-paying stocks over the long run.
Entrepreneur Who Lived With Undiagnosed Dyslexia For Over 40 Years Develops App For Small Businesses
An entrepreneur who battled against the odds to gain a degree after living with undiagnosed dyslexia for more than 40 years has developed an app to help small businesses. Peter Scott, 52, from St Asaph, was told at school that he lacked intelligence and ability but still went on to enjoy a career in finance in numerous roles.
Robots vs. Humans: 20 Small Business Jobs That Cannot Be Automated
Automation is making its mark on a number of different industries . But there are still some jobs that require a human presence.
In MoneyWeek this week: our favourite investment
This week in MoneyWeek magazine, it’s all about investment trusts. We’re keen on passive investing, as you’re probably aware.
AnyMeeting Acquires Timebridge.com to Simplify Meeting Scheduling
Timebridge’s Free Cloud-based Scheduling for Outlook and Google Calendars adds to AnyMeeting’s Growing Sales and Marketing Engagement Platform AnyMeeting announced today that it has acquired Timebridge with its free, cloud-based, collaborative online scheduler and more than 250,000 users. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
AnyMeeting Acquires Timebridge.com to Simplify Meeting Scheduling
Timebridge’s Free Cloud-based Scheduling for Outlook and Google Calendars adds to AnyMeeting’s Growing Sales and Marketing Engagement Platform AnyMeeting announced today that it has acquired Timebridge with its free, cloud-based, collaborative online scheduler and more than 250,000 users. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
AnyMeeting Acquires Timebridge.com to Simplify Meeting Scheduling
Timebridge’s Free Cloud-based Scheduling for Outlook and Google Calendars adds to AnyMeeting’s Growing Sales and Marketing Engagement Platform AnyMeeting announced today that it has acquired Timebridge with its free, cloud-based, collaborative online scheduler and more than 250,000 users. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
AnyMeeting Acquires Timebridge.com to Simplify Meeting Scheduling
Timebridge’s Free Cloud-based Scheduling for Outlook and Google Calendars adds to AnyMeeting’s Growing Sales and Marketing Engagement Platform AnyMeeting announced today that it has acquired Timebridge with its free, cloud-based, collaborative online scheduler and more than 250,000 users. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Day trader is betting his last $250,000 that Apple shares will crash today
One of the oldest adages about investing is that you can’t time the market. Sure, you can do your best to try, but if you’re hoping to accumulate a vast amount of wealth a’la Warren Buffet, you might want to try investing for the long-term instead of gambling your money away with multiple trades a week.
Bank of New York Mellon Corp Acquires 18,263 Shares of Barnes & Noble Education, Inc
Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its position in shares of Barnes & Noble Education, Inc by 4.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 439,086 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 18,263 shares during the period.
HNL Corp to Exhibit at Miami Small Business Expo
HNL Corp announces that they will exhibit at Miami Small Business Expo , February 16, 2017. The expo will take place at the Miami Convention Center.
Sunrun hack nabs employee W-2 tax forms
SunRun installers Will LaRocque and Brandon Anderson install one of 28 Q-Cell panels on a home on Friday, July 15, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California. SunRun installers Will LaRocque and Brandon Anderson install one of 28 Q-Cell panels on a home on Friday, July 15, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California.