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UPS: United Problem Solvers

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on UPS: United Problem Solvers

The guys in the brown uniforms became United Problem Solvers; why are you still pushing tax returns? Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/ups-united-problem-solvers

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Home-cooked meals with less salt

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Home-cooked meals with less salt

With more people staying at home these days, there’s more opportunity to prepare homemade meals. Although home-cooked meals tend to be much lower in salt than what you’d get from a restaurant, you still need to be careful, says Liz Moore, a dietitian at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). Why worry about salt?…

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Loss threatened Loma 2013, Akibare 2016 & Fibonacci 2018 cat bonds extended again

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Loss threatened Loma 2013, Akibare 2016 & Fibonacci 2018 cat bonds extended again

Three outstanding tranches of catastrophe bond like notes have all had their maturities extended again given the risk of losses to investors in these transactions, two of which are expected to be a total loss and one we cannot be sure about the future for. These are the Loma Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd. (Series 2013-1) catastrophe…

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Expect Long Delays In Getting Refunds If You File A Paper Tax Return

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Expect Long Delays In Getting Refunds If You File A Paper Tax Return

Today’s advice: If you have not yet filed your federal income tax return, do not—repeat, do not—send the Internal Revenue Service a paper return—especially if…

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The Child Tax Credit: Primer

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on The Child Tax Credit: Primer

Key Findings The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a partially-refundable tax credit available to parents with qualifying dependents under the age of 17. Like other tax credits, the CTC reduces tax liability dollar-for-dollar of the value of the credit. Taxpayers may claim a maximum credit of $2,000 for each child, with a portion of the…

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COVID-19 is causing massive disruptions for medical students. It’s also making us better doctors.

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on COVID-19 is causing massive disruptions for medical students. It’s also making us better doctors.

I packed my bags to head home for spring break, excited for a week with family and friends—a rare opportunity to recharge during the first year of medical school. I headed straight to the airport after my neurology exam at the beginning of March, not realizing that the short week at home I had originally…

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ILS funds face inflow challenges while Covid-19 uncertainty remains

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on ILS funds face inflow challenges while Covid-19 uncertainty remains

While the immediate economic and financial market impacts of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic have ramifications for investor appetite, there are longer-term reasons that ILS funds could face challenges when it comes to accepting new inflows while the virus remains prevalent. For insurance-linked securities (ILS) funds and other collateralised reinsurance investment strategies, the immediate fall-out caused…

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Bert’s March Dividend Income Summary

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Bert’s March Dividend Income Summary

Lanny said it best in his dividend income summary. The coronavirus has dominated everything lately, as it has taken our world and shaken it upside down.  Everyone is learning to adjust to the new, short-term reality, including individuals and businesses.  For me personally, I have cherished the opportunity to spend every day with my daughter,…

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Find out about deed restrictions on your property before it’s too late

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Find out about deed restrictions on your property before it’s too late

Deed restrictions limit what you can build or do on a property. They’re common for condos, but can apply elsewhere. Here’s how to find out about deed restrictions on your property. Original Article Posted at : https://themortgagereports.com/62401/deed-restrictions-on-property

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Mortgage rates today, April 14, 2020, plus lock recommendations

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Mortgage rates today, April 14, 2020, plus lock recommendations

Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall. Original Article Posted at : https://themortgagereports.com/64866/mortgage-rates-today-april-14-2020-plus-lock-recommendations

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