🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readBody language might be nonverbal, but it speaks volumes. It’s important to be mindful about what you say and how you say it, but if your body language is not in sync with your sentiments, it can seriously undermine your message. Here are a few body language basics. The All-Important Handshake … Continue reading “Is Your Body Language Sabotaging Your Success?”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readThe Wannacry cyberattack in May 2017 highlighted the major problems that bedevil the various nations affected by devastating ransomware crime. Namely, that targeted nations are often slow to track down the source of such cyberattacks – and once they have done so, they also lack any effective means to punish the … Continue reading “Can the World Economic Forum Tackle Cybercrime?”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readAn Act to Amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to improve foreign intelligence collection and the safeguards, accountability and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence, to extend Title VII of such Act, and for other purposes (S. 139) – The text for this original bill was replaced with language … Continue reading “Spying, a Temporary Budget, Restitution for Child Porn Victims and a Possible Solution for Dreamers”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readCryptocurrency is hot right now. As it emerges as an asset class of its own, many people are still confused how to treat it for federal income tax purposes. In response, the IRS issued guidance back in 2014 that treats virtual currencies that are convertible to cash as a capital asset … Continue reading “Cryptocurrency Tax Essentials”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min read The much anticipated Republican tax bill is finalized, with President Trump expected to sign the legislation into law before Christmas. The final bill codifies significant changes to personal business tax laws, both in terms of tax structure and rules. Below is a summary of the key provisions in their final … Continue reading “The Final Tax Bill”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readWhen a business owner wants to expand his business concept across a region or the country, franchising can be an attractive option. According to the International Trade Association’s 2016 Franchising Top Markets Report, franchising was projected to generate $944 billion in financial growth for the nation’s economy, expanding more than 3 … Continue reading “Is it the Right Time to Franchise a Business?”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThis is the third in a series of articles discussing various types of high-concept investment styles. This month we tackle socially responsible investing. Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is just what it sounds like – putting your money where your mouth is. If you are concerned about environmental issues, healthcare, debilitating diseases, … Continue reading “High Concept Strategies: Socially Responsible Investing”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readCongress’ recent tax reform bill, the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, aims to lower taxes on corporations and companies. The GOP believes that lower taxes will help American companies to be more competitive and, in turn, will generate more jobs and more dividends for shareholders. Not all economists are sold on … Continue reading “Tax Bill Winners and Losers”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readLast month, the European Union Community made headlines with their release of a diplomatic document that, for the first time, defines cyber-terrorism by a foreign power as an act of war. The EU document is expected to say that member states may respond to online espionage or cyber-attacks against their infrastructure … Continue reading “Are Cyber Attacks Acts of War?”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readTSP Modernization Act of 2017 (H.R. 3031) – Sponsored by Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) on June 23, this bill will offer government employees who participate in the Thrift Savings Plan more flexible withdrawal options. The law eliminates the current restriction on taking partial post-separation withdrawals if the participant has already taken … Continue reading “Enhancing Access to Retirement Funds and Emergency Medications; Getting Tougher on Online Predators of Children”