From MSN: Surprising reasons to buy a used rental car
What if we told you that you could buy a meticulously maintained, late-model used car for less than you’d pay at a dealership? Just one catch: … Continue reading From MSN: Surprising reasons to buy a used rental car
From Bloomberg: How China’s Economy Suffers When It Tries to Cut Pollution
While China is boosting infrastructure spending, it is also keen to make a good impression, even at an increasing economic cost by Enda Curran Sometimes, Chinese … Continue reading From Bloomberg: How China’s Economy Suffers When It Tries to Cut Pollution
From the Guardian: Cecil the lion spurs US lawmakers to draft bills to discourage trophy hunting
New Jersey senator proposes legislation to extend import and export protections for endangered species amid global outrage over Minnesota dentist killing lion New Jersey senator Bob … Continue reading From the Guardian: Cecil the lion spurs US lawmakers to draft bills to discourage trophy hunting
From Nytimes: The Death of Cecil the Lion
I really don’t see the point when people kill wild animals for fun like this. Wildlife must be protected, seriously! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The death of Cecil, the … Continue reading From Nytimes: The Death of Cecil the Lion
From WSJ: Bunch of Grapes Sells for Record $8,200
Move aside, $6,200 melon: a single bunch of grapes sold for ¥1 million ($8,200) at a wholesale auction Thursday in Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture. The selling price for the Ruby Roman grapes, grown in the prefecture on the west coast of Japan, … Continue reading From WSJ: Bunch of Grapes Sells for Record $8,200
From Business Insider: Puerto Rico now belongs to Wall Street
The governor of Puerto Rico has admitted that the country can’t keep paying down its over $72 billion worth of public-debt obligations. As a result, the country finds itself in a uniquely awful position. It can’t enter bankruptcy, according to … Continue reading From Business Insider: Puerto Rico now belongs to Wall Street
From MSN: 12 Things You Can Do Starting Today to Be a Better Leader
Some believe certain people are born leaders. Others think an individual can learn to be a leader. Regardless of how you may feel you obtained your leadership skills, there are always ways to enhance your abilities. This list of suggestions may inspire … Continue reading From MSN: 12 Things You Can Do Starting Today to Be a Better Leader
From MSN: Greece will close banks Monday as panic spreads
ATHENS — In an ominous sign Sunday that Greece is speeding toward a banking collapse, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced that Greek banks will be closed Monday amid last-ditch discussions about his nation’s economic future. A decision to close … Continue reading From MSN: Greece will close banks Monday as panic spreads
From CNET: LGBT rights are good for the tech industry, SF Pride Parade chief says
I am so proud to be in SF because of this! Congrats to LGBT community!! 🙂 San Francisco is both the home of the tech industry and the epicenter of the gay rights movement. Now the city is throwing its … Continue reading From CNET: LGBT rights are good for the tech industry, SF Pride Parade chief says
From Bizjournals: How LGBT employee resource groups can be a source of products and marketing
Clorox’s employee resource groups are also turning into a resource for the company in deciding on new products and even acquisitions. Members of the Clorox Pride group suggested to the company’s cat-litter division that they run advertising targeted to gay … Continue reading From Bizjournals: How LGBT employee resource groups can be a source of products and marketing
From Courier-journal: Pride Festival grows in business community
The Connection Theater. The Vu Hotel. Chill Bar at the Highlands. Tryangles. Play Louisville. These are just a few of the establishments that target the gay and lesbian community in the city, which was named among six underrated cities for … Continue reading From Courier-journal: Pride Festival grows in business community
From Fox Business: The Cost of Caring for Aging Parents
The American population is aging, with millions of people living well into their 80’s or 90s, creating a situation where many are outliving their savings. As a result, they are turning to family members for help. But that is costing … Continue reading From Fox Business: The Cost of Caring for Aging Parents
From The Boston Globe: Aging parents add to retirement planning challenge
Financial advisers say planning will help adult children better cope with living, health care challenges Joanne and Everett Parhiala had a plan. They would move from the Lexington house where they had raised their three children to a smaller Boston … Continue reading From The Boston Globe: Aging parents add to retirement planning challenge
From USNEWS: Develop Skills in Classes, Clubs for an MBA Internship
Participating in school competitions can prepare students for work, one expert says. By January, some first-year MBA students have taken the first step in securing their careers as business leaders: They’ve accepted summer internship offers. Employment is such a critical … Continue reading From USNEWS: Develop Skills in Classes, Clubs for an MBA Internship
From FoxNews: 10 Inspirational Quotes From Women Business Leaders
By 2020, Alexander Hamilton’s solemn mug will be replaced on the $10 bill with the face of, yes, a woman. Will it be a woman from the world of business? There’s no word yet on who it will be but … Continue reading From FoxNews: 10 Inspirational Quotes From Women Business Leaders
From Yahoo: The 9 worst money mistakes to make in your 20s
“Every person, and especially every entrepreneur, should embrace failure with open arms,” writes Richard Branson. “It is only through failure that we learn.” Of course, there are caveats to such broad advice — especially when it comes to money. Here … Continue reading From Yahoo: The 9 worst money mistakes to make in your 20s
From Sleekmoney: Principal Financial Group Now Covered by Analysts at Piper Jaffray (PFG)
Investment analysts at Piper Jaffray started coverage on shares of Principal Financial Group (NYSE:PFG) in a note issued to investors on Monday, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. The firm set a “neutral” rating on the stock. Other equities research analysts have also recently … Continue reading From Sleekmoney: Principal Financial Group Now Covered by Analysts at Piper Jaffray (PFG)
From The Motley Fool: Warren Buffett’s WORST NIGHTMARE Is About to Come True
What happens when the perfect business model sustains a direct hit from the brightest minds at one of Silicon Valley’s most innovative firms? Tough to say exactly. But here’s what experts DO anticipate… CNBC predicts this burgeoning industry will be … Continue reading From The Motley Fool: Warren Buffett’s WORST NIGHTMARE Is About to Come True
From MSN: 5 Smart Credit Habits to Start in Your 20s
I am still learning those habits… >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The bad news: Good habits typically need to be taught. Most of us aren’t born wanting to work on projects before they’re due or cover our mouths when we sneeze. More seriously, our … Continue reading From MSN: 5 Smart Credit Habits to Start in Your 20s
From MSN: 5 ways the economy is undermining marriage
Its a very interesting article that I have to share. I used to blame people and lifestyle for delaying on marriage, but now I’ve learned that economy is a cause too…well, at least true for some cases, not all. ………………… … Continue reading From MSN: 5 ways the economy is undermining marriage
From GlobalNewsWire: LPL Financial Welcomes Mutual Financial Group
LPL Financial LLC, the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer*, a custodian for registered investment advisors (RIAs), and a wholly owned subsidiary of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:LPLA), today announced that it has welcomed Mutual Financial Group (“Mutual Financial”), the insurance and … Continue reading From GlobalNewsWire: LPL Financial Welcomes Mutual Financial Group
From The Street: Principal Financial Group (PFG) Is Today’s Roof Leaker Stock
Editor’s Note: Any reference to TheStreet Ratings and its underlying recommendation does not reflect the opinion of TheStreet, Inc. or any of its contributors including Jim Cramer. Trade-Ideas LLC identified Principal Financial Group ( PFG) as a “roof leaker” (crossing … Continue reading From The Street: Principal Financial Group (PFG) Is Today’s Roof Leaker Stock
From Yahoo Finance: Principal Financial Aims Fee-Based Growth Amid Low Rates
On Jun 8, 2015, we issued an updated research report on Principal Financial Group Inc. PFG. Principal Financial continues to benefit from fee-based businesses. Operating net income of $1.09 per share in the first quarter outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate … Continue reading From Yahoo Finance: Principal Financial Aims Fee-Based Growth Amid Low Rates
From Business Insider: America may not understand the Clintons — but Wall Street does.
Here are some things the Clintons do that most of America doesn’t understand: Using a separate email server at the State Department. Borrowing your friend’s private plane. Owning shell companies. Answering questions about your family foundation. You know who does … Continue reading From Business Insider: America may not understand the Clintons — but Wall Street does.
From SFGATE: Tips for job seeking while employed
Job-seeking while employed can be a balancing act, depending on how eager you are to get out of your current job. Some workers find it extremely challenging to actively search for work yet remain productive on their current job. Some … Continue reading From SFGATE: Tips for job seeking while employed
From SBA: 6 Home Business Ideas That Can Pay Off (+ Tips for Getting Started)
Home businesses are a booming! In fact, 52 percent of all small businesses are home-based, according to the latest data from the SBA Office of Advocacy. It’s no surprise; home businesses afford the luxury of being your own boss and … Continue reading From SBA: 6 Home Business Ideas That Can Pay Off (+ Tips for Getting Started)
From MSN: There might be no saving the world’s top banana
To the fruit I like most: Six decades after a banana-killing fungus all but wiped out plantations across Latin America, a new strain threatens to destroy global harvests. A type of Fusarium wilt appeared this year in Australia’s main banana-growing … Continue reading From MSN: There might be no saving the world’s top banana
From ValueWalk: How Much Should We Invest In Emerging Markets – Burton Malkiel
How Much Should We Invest In Emerging Markets – Burton Malkiel One of the most enduring and perplexing behavioral biases in investing is called “The Home Country Bias.” Despite the availability of well-regarded and highly profitable corporations located through the … Continue reading From ValueWalk: How Much Should We Invest In Emerging Markets – Burton Malkiel
From NASDAQ: Midyear Investing Outlook: Where to Put Your Money Now
As this bull market heads deeper into its seventh year–a remarkable feat accomplished only three other times in the past 85 years–investors have every right to reevaluate their strategy. Is it time to defend your portfolio against the long list … Continue reading From NASDAQ: Midyear Investing Outlook: Where to Put Your Money Now
From MSN: Many health insurers go big with initial 2016 rate requests
Dozens of health insurers say higher-than-expected care costs and other expenses blindsided them this year, and they’re going to have to hike premiums for individual policies well-beyond 10 percent for 2016. The proposed double-digit hikes would apply to plans sold … Continue reading From MSN: Many health insurers go big with initial 2016 rate requests

