Month: June 2021

On the morning of May 11, Paul Saganey met with a client in-person for the first time in more than a year. Saganey — CEO of Integrated Partners, a hybrid RIA headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts — closed his firm’s office in the spring of 2020 as part of nationwide lockdown measures meant to contain the
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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) completed the sale of its Alliance Healthcare businesses to AmerisourceBergen (ABC) for $6.5 billion in a cash and stock deal. Walgreens is a global leader in retail pharmacies, providing medicines and accessible high-quality care. The total consideration comprises $6.275 billion in cash after adjustments and 2 million shares of AmerisourceBergen.
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Sharing is Caring! By Chris Black Here’s from Business Insider: On his first day in office, Biden signed an executive order calling on federal agencies to re-enforce protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in education, employment, healthcare, housing, and other areas.  A few days later, Biden reversed a Trump-era
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After a year-plus of staying at home, it’s natural for people to want more space. This collection of properties, from Gothic European chateaus to a Portuguese palace, have precisely that.  Fairytale French chateau Location: Vitre, Brittany, France Price: $1.9 million  The gothic-style chateau was originally built 1860 and superbly restored in 2004 and 2016. Groupe
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Today’s column addresses questions about the earnings test, working and filing early, withdrawing a benefit after filing for it and proving marriage to and divorce from a deceased ex-spouse. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and president of Economic Security Planning, Inc, which markets Maximize My Social Security
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Reuters Dollar climbs to three-week peak in wake of strong U.S. data The dollar rose to a three-week high on Thursday, bolstered by stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data that suggested an improving labor market and reinforced signs that the world’s largest economy was on its way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The greenback, which was
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It looks like Fauci may have found his golden parachute. As criticism mounts over his incessant flip-flopping and his ties to gain-of-function research in a Chinese lab, Fauci has… by Daniel McAdams and Ron Paul of Ron Paul Liberty Report It looks like Fauci may have found his golden parachute. As criticism mounts over his
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Following China’s major regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrencies, financial regulators in Hainan, the smallest province in the country, reportedly issued a warning against crypto or blockchain-themed illegal fundraising schemes. According to local reports, the Hainan branch of the People’s Bank of China, the central bank of the country, and the local financial supervision authority were among
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Whether you are an entrepreneur or plan to work for an established company, the real estate industry offers a variety of career opportunities, including those dealing with residential sales and leasing, commercial properties, industrial properties, and farmland, as well as property management appraisal, and counseling. Here are 5 real estate career paths in the industry and their
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Global food prices surged by the biggest margin in a decade in May as one closely-watched index jumped 40 per cent in the latest sign of rising food inflation. The year-on-year leap in UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s monthly food price index was the largest since 2011 and signalled that inflation initially stoked by pandemic
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A private equity-backed wealth manager and retirement plan firm acquired a big 401(k) advisor previously affiliated with a rival. OneDigital Investment Advisors purchased the assets of Baltimore-based Fiduciary Plan Advisors, a nine-employee firm managing $6 billion in retirement plan assets on behalf of 200,000 participants, the firm said June 3. The practice, led by Managing
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IDEXX Laboratories Inc. (IDXX) has announced the acquisition of the innovative practice information management system (PIMS), ezyVet. With this acquisition, IDEXX will enhance its software offerings with technology that improves patient care, boosts practice efficiency, and effectively connects with pet owners. The company’s CEO Jay Mazelsky said, “ezyVet is a truly impressive cloud-native software solution
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Expect gold to ramp up over the next three to five years, ultimately reaching parity with the stock market. Here’s why… Pierre Lassonde on Palisades Gold Radio To subscribe to our newsletter and get notified of new shows, please visit http://palisadesradio.ca Pierre discusses how the dollar and a low-interest-rate environment are good for gold. Real
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The 0% introductory interest rate on balance transfers is a common feature of many credit cards targeted to consumers with good to excellent credit. While this offer looks great on the surface, people who take advantage of it might find themselves on the hook for unexpected interest charges. The problem is that transferring a balance
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