SNC subsidiaries blacklisted
SNC subsidiaries blacklisted A Quebec oversight body has blacklisted four subsidiaries of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. from bidding on public contracts in the province for five years. The ban was triggered after the engineering giant’s construction division pleaded guilty in December to one count of fraud in connection with business dealings in Libya. An SNC-Lavalin spokesman […]
Forestry mediators reinstated
B.C. reinstates special mediators in bitter forestry strike The British Columbia government has asked two mediators to try again to help find a resolution in the coastal forestry dispute, just days after they withdrew their services over a deadlock. Labour Minister Harry Bains says Amanda Rogers and Vince Ready have been appointed by the government […]
3 Great Reasons to Take Social Security Benefits at 62
About 64 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits as a major part of their income in retirement. Consider these facts: Approximately 50% of married couples and 70% of unmarried persons receive 50% or more of their income in retirement from Social Security, according to the Social Security Administration. A good way to maximize your […]
3 Social Security Strategies When You’re Low on Savings
Social Security isn’t meant to sustain you in retirement by itself. Your benefits will replace around 40% of your former paycheck if you’re an average earner, and most seniors need far more than that to live comfortably. That’s why workers are often encouraged to save for retirement on their own. But in a recent TD […]
Want a relatively painless way to curb retiree health care costs? Look to North Carolina
It’s often reported that underfunded public employee pension systems create barriers to state and local governments’ ability to provide ample public services like education, parks, and libraries. Too often overlooked, however, is another looming fiscal challenge: the rising costs of paying for health insurance for America’s retired public employees. The Federal Reserve estimates that the […]
6 brilliant strategies that helped these people pay off more than $800,000 in debt
Getting out of debt isn’t easy. It usually requires a lot of time and sacrifice. But having a game plan can make the process easier no matter how much you owe. If you’re not sure where to start, consider these six success stories about paying off debt with the help of simple tricks, tools, and strategies. […]