Liverpool Council finance director and deputy chief executive Mel Creighton has resigned following a £16m energy contract disaster that engulfed the local authority. Mayor Joanne Anderson confirmed today that Mel Creighton has resigned and will leave office at the end of August. She has been on the board for threeRead More →
Hi Bedford! I’m here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what’s happening around town. Enjoy… First, today’s weather forecast: Very hot and more humid. High: 89 Low: 68. The Bedford Daily is sponsored by large local businesses. We love what they do, andRead More →
Today’s video is about Advanced micro-systems (NASDAQ: AMD) and three recent announcements investors should watch. The first is the finalization of the acquisition of Pensando. The second is that Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is the first cloud provider to publicly adopt the MI200, AMD’s newest server GPU. The third concerns GoogleRead More →
Check out this list of new books focused on gender equality and building equity for women of color. Getty The long holiday weekend can be the time to catch up on the reading you’ve been wanting to do, but haven’t found the time yet. Books can be great educators, teachingRead More →
When you were in high school, did you learn about leasing a car, the pitfalls of payday loans, or the best way to invest your money? Amy Smith certainly didn’t, and that’s why now, as a math teacher at College Avenue High School in Woodstock, Ontario, she’s invited various professionalsRead More →
Trustees of defined-benefit pension funds are increasingly willing to pay a premium for insurance products from companies with significantly better sustainability practices, according to a new survey, as scrutiny turns to extensive fund books of insurers. DB pensions have become increasingly expensive for companies as returns have fallen and formerRead More →
THOUSANDS of Amigo Loan customers are about to get their money back. Amigo has been accused of providing unaffordable loans, which customers could not repay – but they are now closing in on the compensation they are owed. 1 Amigo customers are about to get their money backCredit: Getty CourtRead More →
We started last weekend watching our grandson Grady play in Little League, followed by granddaughters Josie and Rebecca running in their track meet. By the time Josie finished her run, it was time to get our team of kids and grandkids together to make our trip to Paul Brown StadiumRead More →
Amazon sends an email to owners of certain older Kindle models notifying them that direct access to the Kindle Store is set to be phased out in August. As Good Ereader reports(Opens in a new window), anyone who is still using a Kindle (2nd Generation) International, Kindle DX International, KindleRead More →
If you’re ready to take your baked creations to a new level, you’ll need the best baking books in your arsenal. Whether you’re new to the bread world or consider yourself a baking pro, no matter your baking abilities, there’s a cookbook for everyone. From vegan baked goods and chocolate-heavyRead More →
These are the last headlines from ECHO this morning. Mum feels a part of her is gone after her 18-year-old son’s sudden death An 18-year-old man who “saw the best in everyone” has died in his sleep from a rare heart condition. John Nesbitt had just completed his A-Levels andRead More →
Libby is a free app designed to make it easier than ever to find, borrow, and play free digital library titles. Johnson County Library is excited to announce that eBooks and audiobooks will be moving to Libby! Created by OverDrive, Libby is a free app designed to make it easierRead More →
Welcome to our weekly Books Digest where we round up the new books you should and shouldn’t read. This week features Life Time: The New Science of the Body Clock, and How it Can Revolutionize Your Sleep and Health by Russell Foster, Tenants: The People on the Frontline of Britain’sRead More →
Their job is to conduct a tough negotiation, so it is no surprise that there is good competitiveness and a change of position among the competitors in the latest edition of PYMNTS’s coupon app provider rankings. Highlights from this month include a new leader at the top of the standings,Read More →
The Dragons will have a long list of starts to balance the books for next season after making Welsh prop Rob Evans their ninth summer signing. The Rodney Parade area has seen a strong recruitment campaign with Evans heading east to fight for the 1 shirt with fellow loose internationalRead More →
JThe first thing we are shown is an overview of the new Saints Row‘s Santo Ileso, “a dense open world that rewards exploration”, divided into nine districts. The gangs lift tire weights on street corners and party around inflated cars, and a Ferris wheel is tilted on the outskirts. TheRead More →
P. Chidambaram’s son is already under investigation for Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for INX media P. Chidambaram’s son is already under investigation for Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for INX media The CBI has filed a new complaint against Lok Sabha MP Karti Chidambaram, son of formerRead More →
In theory, this pilot looks promising. What’s better than free cash, goods and services in a cash-strapped town? However, closer examination raises serious concerns about the risks asked of low-income Chicagoans. The mayor and her team shouldn’t promote cryptocurrencies for their “financial inclusion” benefits, when these claims lack evidence andRead More →
When it comes to money management, many of us are self-taught. In fact, in the United States, only 21 states require… When it comes to money management, many of us are self-taught. Indeed, in the United States, only 21 states require high school students to pass a personal finance courseRead More →
By Express press service HYDERABAD: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Hyderabad-based punters Gurram Vasu and Gurram Satish who along with Delhi-based Dileep Kumar were involved in an international cricket betting racket, operated from Pakistan, its officials said on Saturday. The trio were part ofRead More →
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – The federal court in Richmond has given preliminary approval to a class action settlement that would provide $489 million in relief to victims of illegal internet lending. The ruling was released Thursday, May 12, and will affect approximately 555,000 consumers who have been charged more thanRead More →
If you want to learn more about personal finance or money, there are hundreds of documents available online that cover these topics in detail. And each claims to be better than the other. Much of this content espouses the virtues of personal money management and how wise and smart peopleRead More →
Marshall Cohen is back in Shadyside, where he grew up over 60 years ago. But he’s not too interested in reliving the past. In fact, after returning here in 2018, his big retirement plan was to give Pittsburgh something new: its first-ever large-scale general interest book fair. After a seriesRead More →
Friday, May 13, 2022 6:15 a.m. Klarna has agreed to work with credit reference agencies to share valuable data about its customers’ financial habits. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for POPSUGAR) Credit has a huge inclusiveness problem in the UK. It is encouraging to see companies buy now pay laterRead More →
Trading is inherently risky. Financial markets are incredibly complex and their behavior depends on both economic fundamentals and human psychology. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t understand them and trade successfully – you just need to learn how they actually work. That’s why we’ve curated this list of basic booksRead More →
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire believes there is reason to be concerned by Burnley’s most recent club accounts amid an uncertain financial situation at Turf Moor. The accounts were released last week and showed the extent of the club’s debt following the leveraged buyout by ALK Capital, which completed inRead More →
An investor must begin his understanding with an involvement with the fundamentals, not with clever techniques and popular procedures. Careful consideration is given to business psychology – an important method that will help sufficiently examine the dangers and investigate the problem. This book is the subjective knowledge of the author.Read More →
If you are unemployed, you will struggle to cover your expenses. At some point, you may decide to borrow money from a direct lender. Will it be easy to do? It depends on many factors. Getting payday loans for unemployed can be a reasonable solution to your financial problems. ButRead More →
Arlington Public Library is getting more than half a million dollars to add 12,000 more titles to its collection, mostly in eBook form. Last month, the county council passed a budget that included a one-time $543,000 allocation to the county library system in an effort to expand its collection. ThisRead More →
For all hardcore Kindle readers, there’s bad news, Amazon has disabled the ability to purchase ebooks in the Kindle app for Android. When trying to purchase eBooks, a new screen will appear informing customers that to stay satisfied with Google’s policy changes, purchasing eBooks is no longer supported. This happenedRead More →
Amazon Kindle owners can now access a library of over one million eBooks for free. The online retail giant is offering year-round 30-day free trials for a range of popular services including Amazon Prime, Music Unlimited and Kindle Unlimited. But during special promotional events, these free trials are available evenRead More →
Borrowers who were wrongly sold loans they couldn’t afford by two companies that went bankrupt will get a little more back than they expected. Around 78,500 QuickQuid and Pounds to Pocket borrowers will be reimbursed some of the interest and fees charged to them at a rate of 53.5p forRead More →
This story originally appeared on Due Money management is an important life skill that everyone should learn. Unfortunately, many people go through life without ever learning about personal finance. That’s why it’s important to start teaching your kids about money early. There are many great books on financial literacy forRead More →
Diversity isn’t a new word in the business lexicon, but the books to come suggest a shift in how seriously it’s taken. Indeed, before the murder of George Floyd triggered a widespread racial tally, improving diversity within the workforce was at best an asset, adjacent but not paramount to theRead More →
New Jersey, United States – Complete analyzes of the most dynamic Cloth book market provide information that helps stakeholders identify opportunities and challenges. The 2022 markets could be another big year for Fabric Books. This report provides an overview of the company’s activities and financial situation (a company profile isRead More →
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that strengthens consumer protections and addresses inequities in the state’s financial services system. The legislation (S.1684/A.8293) directs the Department of Financial Services to conduct a study of underbanked communities and households in New York City and make recommendations to improve their access to financialRead More →
By CNBCTV18.com 04 May 2022, 06:08 PM IST (Released) mini Amazon has announced that Kindle devices will finally support the EPUB format from late 2022. The company is also phasing out older formats. Amazon will finally add ePub support to its Kindle family of e-readers later this year. Amazon allowsRead More →
53,000 schools around the world will participate in the Sora Sweet Reads reading program with free digital books to avoid the “summer slide” CLEVELAND, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As schools search for innovative new strategies to increase reading and learning, teachers are using digital tools inside and outside theRead More →
BP reported a $20.4bn (£16.3bn) loss for the first quarter of the year but faced further backlash amid gushing profits from its oil and gas operations gas. The company reported net profit of $6.25 billion for the January-March period – its highest in more than a decade – thanks toRead More →
A recent study found that Gen Xers (42-57) are the generation least likely to know when they want to retire and how much money they’ll need to do so. The typical Gen X household has about $64,000 in retirement savings, not nothing, but not enough to generate much income. HeRead More →