Changes to food safety regulations have small businesses concerned
‘It obviously takes time away from us doing what we’re here to do, which is to grow food’ Small businesses in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are worried about changes to Canada’s food safety regulations that they say will make it harder to sell across provincial lines starting this week. The Safe Food for Canadians […]
Fintech Firms Want to Shake up Banking, and That Worries the Fed
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Federal Reserve is wary of giving “fintech” firms such as OnDeck Capital Inc or Kabbage Inc. access to the country’s financial infrastructure, putting the central bank at odds with other regulators looking to bring them into the fold. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit […]
Weiss: Report – Most Working American’s Not Saving for Retirement
Less than four months ago, a research report released by the Washington, D.C.-based National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS), using an analysis of U.S. Census data, found that even with the nation’s economic recovery, savings levels of working age Americans are inadequate for America’s retirees to rely on. The NIRS report provides analyzes the U.S. […]
Nifty ways university students can save money
The cost of living is getting higher, and this can be especially painful if you’re a university student living on a tight budget. The escalating costs of food, transport and school fees can set you back by hundreds of dollars. However, by keeping certain things in mind and planning ahead, you can save yourself plenty […]
3 Smart IRA Moves
Many workers save for retirement with employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. But if you don’t have access to a 401(k), you can still save for retirement in an IRA, and there are plenty of advantages to doing so. IRAs typically offer a wider range of investment choices than 401(k)s, making it easier for you to grow your money […]
3 Costly Retirement Mistakes to Avoid
Many workers look forward to retirement, and understandably so. After all, your golden years are a great time to kick back and enjoy the fruits of your lifelong labor. But retirement can also be a precarious financial period of life. Going from a steady paycheck to a fixed income can be a stressful prospect, and […]