🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readRelating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020 (HJ Res 7) – On March 13, 2020, then-President Trump declared a national emergency relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, emergency status has continued until the passage of this resolution. The national emergency status relaxed many healthcare … Continue reading “Shoring Up Services for Veterans, Energy Production and Cybersecurity Risks”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readEmerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and biotechnology, greatly transform society and reshape the global economy. However, these technologies also come with a significant challenge regarding ethical and social implications. Global collaboration by governments, regulators, and industry leaders can help ensure that emerging technologies are developed and … Continue reading “The Importance of Global Collaboration in Regulating Emerging Technologies”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readMost people volunteer out of a sense of altruism, duty or purpose – not to get a tax deduction from Uncle Sam. At the same time, if your good deeds could also result in lower taxes, why not? Theoretically, this would free up more time to volunteer or let you make … Continue reading “How Volunteering Can Earn You a Big Tax Deduction”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readIt’s that time of year again: tax time. And while many of your money-saving options might be limited after Dec. 31, you can still do a lot to help lower your taxes, save money, and avoid penalties. Here’s a quick snapshot. Contribute to Your Retirement Accounts Yes, doing this will help … Continue reading “6 Tax Tips for 2023”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readThe Roth IRA is a retirement savings account in which you invest only after-tax dollars. Subsequently, all earnings grow tax-free and may be withdrawn tax-free. However, there are limits to who can contribute and how much they can contribute to a Roth IRA. Federal rules restrict direct contributions to a Roth … Continue reading “Mega Backdoor Roth IRA”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readCOVID-19 Origin Act of 2023 (S 619) – This bill would authorize the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to declassify all information relating to the origin of COVID-19 and any correlation with the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The ODNI would be required to redact the report as necessary … Continue reading “Transparency for the Coronavirus, Federal Settlements, Smart Appliances and Public Education”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readWhen it comes to valuing a business, there are many ways to examine a company’s profitability. Looking at a business’ liquidation value and its breakup value are two of many approaches to see how a company is functioning and how it might run under different management and economic environments. Liquidation Value … Continue reading “Different Ways to Value a Business”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readCustomer loyalty is critical to any successful business strategy in today’s digital age. With emerging technologies such as the internet of things (IoT), companies are now leveraging a new approach called the internet of behavior (IoB) to gain deeper insights into their customers’ behavior and preferences. What is IoB? The internet … Continue reading “Leveraging the Internet of Behavior (IoB) to Boost Customer Loyalty”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe U.S. housing market has been extremely volatile over the past year. Year-over-year growth rates were at highs of 20.1 percent in April 2022, then declined to only 8.6 percent in November – the biggest drop in over 20 years. As a result, many homeowners who sold their homes in 2022 … Continue reading “Sold Your Home Last Year or Plan to in 2023? If So, Here’s What You Need to Know”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe idea of starting your own business is inherently romantic, if not exhilarating: You get to run the show, flesh out your ideas and live your dream. But where do you begin? Here are seven smart steps to get you started – and help improve your chances of success. Come Up … Continue reading “7 Steps to Start a Business”