Posts Tagged ‘Leadership’
The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Nov 8 – Nov 12, 2021
At a glance: Overall higher than expected inflation caused the stock market and bond market to decline while bitcoin and emerging markets increased last week. GE and Johnson & Johnson take significant action and break up their company’s structure. The ability to work remotely is reshaping the housing market and causing rent increases among warmer…
Read MoreInfrastructure Investment Jobs Act and Build Back Better Act: What’s in these Bills and the Impact on You and Your Business
At a glance: The Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act passed by Congress on November 5, 2021 has been sent to President Biden to sign. Learn about the incentives included and how they may benefit you and who will pay for the benefits. Learn about the new crypto filing requirements that will impact everyone involved in investing…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Oct 18 – Oct 22, 2021
At a glance: Overall equity markets remain strong with companies’ earnings driving the upwards momentum. With roughly 25% of S&P 500 companies reporting earnings, nearly 80% of companies are doing better than expected. Digital advertisers hit a major roadblock due to Apple’s recent iOS switch to require all uses to opt-in to ad tracking. The…
Read MoreFemale Entrepreneurs: Find the Right Grant for Your Small Business
At a glance Need assistance finding and selecting the right funding option for your business? Schedule a consultation today. The full story: The competition for small-business grants is fierce, especially for women-owned businesses. Women across the globe are empowering each other, driving change and reinforcing how female entrepreneurs are fundamental to growing a strong economy. Yet…
Read MoreWhat Upcoming Tax Legislation Might Mean For You, Your Business, and Your Estate Plan
At a glance The main takeaway: House and Senate Democrats are debating and modifying President Joe Biden’s tax proposals with a view toward passing legislation as part of the budget reconciliation process. Each of the competing proposals contain tax increases, including rate changes, new or restored limitations on deductions and the likelihood of increased IRS enforcement.…
Read MoreDOJ Announces National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team
At a glance Learn more by scheduling a free consultation. The full story: The US Department of Justice announced the creation of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) to investigate and prosecute cryptocurrency-related crimes, misuses and recover the illicit proceeds from these crimes. The NCET will handle complex “crimes committed by virtual currency exchanges, mixing…
Read MoreHow to Attract and Retain Talented Employees with a Top Benefits Package
At a glance: Schedule a free consultation today The full story: Unexpected layoffs, school closings with scarce childcare options — these are just a few of the many hardships American workers have had to grapple with during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the upside is that workers are now benefiting from valuable leverage in the labor…
Read MoreBlockchain: The New Fraud Fighting Tool
At a glance: Get ahead of the fraud risks by partnering with an experienced team. Schedule a consultation today. The full story: Most people think of blockchain as being synonymous with cryptocurrency, assuming the technology only lends itself to financial transactions. The truth is that applications of blockchain technology extend far beyond facilitating Bitcoin and other…
Read MoreAs Businesses Recover from Hurricane Ida, Here’s How to Prepare for Future Storms
At a glance Schedule a free consultation The full story: All indicators are pointing to an active hurricane season for the Atlantic region. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s 2021 Weather Predictions, we’re likely to see 13 to 20 named storms, of which six to 10 could become hurricanes; at least three…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Market Perspectives
COVID-19 market perspectives: Gain an understanding of the importance of long-term financial planning as we share our perspectives on the current market volatility. We’ll take a look at the Volitility Index (VIX) and discuss how the market has reacted over time.
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