Saturday, October 31, 2015
Preparing for Financial Shocks Before They Strike
By ANN CARRNS
A single unexpected expense, or loss of income, can send many American households into a tailspin.
Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM
from NYT Your Money http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/31/your-money/preparing-for-financial-shocks-before-they-strike.html
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132262813535
Jon Bon Jovi, the Jersey Shore and the Impact Investing Strategy
By PAUL SULLIVAN
Socially responsible investing strategies can help philanthropists leverage their money. Mr. Bon Jovi has focused on New Jersey towns that were ravaged by Hurricane Sandy.
Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM
from NYT Your Money http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/31/your-money/jon-bon-jovi-the-jersey-shore-and-the-impact-investing-strategy.html
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132262813370
Preparing for Financial Shocks Before They Strike
By ANN CARRNS
A single unexpected expense, or loss of income, can send many American households into a tailspin.
Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM
from NYT Your Money http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/31/your-money/preparing-for-financial-shocks-before-they-strike.html
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132262813535
Jon Bon Jovi, the Jersey Shore and the Impact Investing Strategy
By PAUL SULLIVAN
Socially responsible investing strategies can help philanthropists leverage their money. Mr. Bon Jovi has focused on New Jersey towns that were ravaged by Hurricane Sandy.
Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM
from NYT Your Money http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/31/your-money/jon-bon-jovi-the-jersey-shore-and-the-impact-investing-strategy.html
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132262813370
Friday, October 30, 2015
The Sticks and Carrots of Employee Wellness Programs
By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD
Some companies offer incentives for sharing medical data and undertaking health-improvement regimens. Others impose penalties for not doing that. Either way, the programs raise troubling questions.
Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM
from NYT Your Money http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/31/your-money/the-sticks-and-carrots-of-employee-wellness-programs.html
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132254936770
The Sticks and Carrots of Employee Wellness Programs
By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD
Some companies offer incentives for sharing medical data and undertaking health-improvement regimens. Others impose penalties for not doing that. Either way, the programs raise troubling questions.
Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM
from NYT Your Money http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/31/your-money/the-sticks-and-carrots-of-employee-wellness-programs.html
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132254936770
NPR News: FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?
FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?
Lots of GOP candidates say their tax policies will boost growth. That’s oversimplifying it.
Read more on NPR
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132231154525
NPR News: FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?
FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?
Lots of GOP candidates say their tax policies will boost growth. That’s oversimplifying it.
Read more on NPR
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132231154525
NPR News: Federal Reserve Proposes New Bailout Rules To Remove Taxpayer Burden
Federal Reserve Proposes New Bailout Rules To Remove Taxpayer Burden
The new rules would help ensure that if a big bank were to fail, the costs of its bailout would not fall on taxpayers. Long-term bonds could provide a cushion of capital to cover losses.
Read more on NPR
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132229204250
NPR News: SEC Approves New Rules For Startup Investing
SEC Approves New Rules For Startup Investing
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved new rules Friday that will allow people who are not accredited investors to take ownership stakes in startups.
Read more on NPR
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132229203655
NPR News: Federal Reserve Proposes New Bailout Rules To Remove Taxpayer Burden
Federal Reserve Proposes New Bailout Rules To Remove Taxpayer Burden
The new rules would help ensure that if a big bank were to fail, the costs of its bailout would not fall on taxpayers. Long-term bonds could provide a cushion of capital to cover losses.
Read more on NPR
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132229204250
NPR News: SEC Approves New Rules For Startup Investing
SEC Approves New Rules For Startup Investing
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved new rules Friday that will allow people who are not accredited investors to take ownership stakes in startups.
Read more on NPR
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132229203655
NPR News: In A Financial Fire, Big Banks Will Have An Extra Extinguisher
In A Financial Fire, Big Banks Will Have An Extra Extinguisher
The Federal Reserve is proposing rules that would force banks to add another layer of protection in case of a financial crisis. It wants to be sure taxpayers don’t get stuck bailing out banks again.
Read more on NPR
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132227592410
NPR News: In A Financial Fire, Big Banks Will Have An Extra Extinguisher
In A Financial Fire, Big Banks Will Have An Extra Extinguisher
The Federal Reserve is proposing rules that would force banks to add another layer of protection in case of a financial crisis. It wants to be sure taxpayers don’t get stuck bailing out banks again.
Read more on NPR
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132227592410
After Full Lives Together, More Older Couples Are Divorcing
By ABBY ELLIN
While divorce rates have plateaued or dropped among other age groups, the rates are rising for those 50 and older.
Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM
from NYT Your Money http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/31/your-money/after-full-lives-together-more-older-couples-are-divorcing.html
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132226471865
After Full Lives Together, More Older Couples Are Divorcing
By ABBY ELLIN
While divorce rates have plateaued or dropped among other age groups, the rates are rising for those 50 and older.
Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM
from NYT Your Money http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/31/your-money/after-full-lives-together-more-older-couples-are-divorcing.html
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132226471865
Close View of Saturn's Moon Enceladus From Oct. 28 Flyby
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Pinned to Wayne Lippman's Tax Tips on Pinterest
Debit And Credit Cheat Sheet | Chapter 9.2® - Double Entry Accounting - Accounting Debits & Credits
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132186693675
Pinned to Wayne Lippman's Tax Tips on Pinterest
Debit And Credit Cheat Sheet | Chapter 9.2® - Double Entry Accounting - Accounting Debits & Credits
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132186693675
With many small businesses going bankrupt, your business should...
With many small businesses going bankrupt, your business should have an accountant. Here is our accounting cheat sheet to help you get started. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/462674561692755391
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132186637125
Cost Accounting https://www.pinterest.com/pin/38491771788557329
Cost Accounting https://www.pinterest.com/pin/38491771788557329
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132186636240
Debit And Credit Cheat Sheet | Chapter 9.2® - Double Entry...
Debit And Credit Cheat Sheet | Chapter 9.2® - Double Entry Accounting - Accounting Debits & Credits https://www.pinterest.com/pin/374502525234183668
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132186635205
With many small businesses going bankrupt, your business should...
With many small businesses going bankrupt, your business should have an accountant. Here is our accounting cheat sheet to help you get started. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/462674561692755391
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132186637125
Cost Accounting https://www.pinterest.com/pin/38491771788557329
Cost Accounting https://www.pinterest.com/pin/38491771788557329
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132186636240
Debit And Credit Cheat Sheet | Chapter 9.2® - Double Entry...
Debit And Credit Cheat Sheet | Chapter 9.2® - Double Entry Accounting - Accounting Debits & Credits https://www.pinterest.com/pin/374502525234183668
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132186635205
NPR News: Pennsylvania Schools Short On Funds As Budget Stalemate Continues
Pennsylvania Schools Short On Funds As Budget Stalemate Continues
The governor and legislators can’t agree how to fix the deficit or how much money schools should get. Meanwhile, districts are taking out loans and racking up interest costs to keep the lights on.
Read more on NPR
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132167548245
NPR News: Pennsylvania Schools Short On Funds As Budget Stalemate Continues
Pennsylvania Schools Short On Funds As Budget Stalemate Continues
The governor and legislators can’t agree how to fix the deficit or how much money schools should get. Meanwhile, districts are taking out loans and racking up interest costs to keep the lights on.
Read more on NPR
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132167548245
NPR News: FACT CHECK: Simpler Isn't Always Better When It Comes To Taxes
FACT CHECK: Simpler Isn’t Always Better When It Comes To Taxes
Republican presidential candidates pushed for what they see as a “simpler” tax code with flat taxes and fewer pages, but experts say there are big drawbacks to some of these plans.
Read more on NPR
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132165629140
Business: Taxi-App Company Flywheel Aims to Kill Cabs’ Clunky Equipment
Business on TIME.com
Taxi-App Company Flywheel Aims to Kill Cabs’ Clunky Equipment
The business pivots in the Great Ride-App Wars
Published on October 29, 2015 at 01:03PM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4093186/flywheel-taxios-taxi-app/?xid=IFT-Section
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132165606745
NPR News: FACT CHECK: Simpler Isn't Always Better When It Comes To Taxes
FACT CHECK: Simpler Isn’t Always Better When It Comes To Taxes
Republican presidential candidates pushed for what they see as a “simpler” tax code with flat taxes and fewer pages, but experts say there are big drawbacks to some of these plans.
Read more on NPR
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132165629140
Business: Taxi-App Company Flywheel Aims to Kill Cabs’ Clunky Equipment
Business on TIME.com
Taxi-App Company Flywheel Aims to Kill Cabs’ Clunky Equipment
The business pivots in the Great Ride-App Wars
Published on October 29, 2015 at 01:03PM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4093186/flywheel-taxios-taxi-app/?xid=IFT-Section
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132165606745
NPR News: The Nightmare Of Grocery Shopping In Venezuela
The Nightmare Of Grocery Shopping In Venezuela
Venezuela’s economic model has imploded. With food production, import and distribution now controlled by the government, shelves are bare. A day’s hunt for groceries in Caracas can prove futile.
Read more on NPR
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132157973195
NPR News: The Nightmare Of Grocery Shopping In Venezuela
The Nightmare Of Grocery Shopping In Venezuela
Venezuela’s economic model has imploded. With food production, import and distribution now controlled by the government, shelves are bare. A day’s hunt for groceries in Caracas can prove futile.
Read more on NPR
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132157973195
Spacewalk Selfie
NPR News: U.S. Economy Slowed Considerably In 3rd Quarter
U.S. Economy Slowed Considerably In 3rd Quarter
Growth came in at a 1.5 percent annual rate, a sharp slowdown from the 3.9 percent gain in the previous quarter. Companies cut back on the amount of goods on shelves, but consumers continued to spend.
Read more on NPR
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132150720430
NPR News: U.S. Economy Slowed Considerably In 3rd Quarter
U.S. Economy Slowed Considerably In 3rd Quarter
Growth came in at a 1.5 percent annual rate, a sharp slowdown from the 3.9 percent gain in the previous quarter. Companies cut back on the amount of goods on shelves, but consumers continued to spend.
Read more on NPR
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132150720430
NPR News: Export-Import Bank Debate: 'Retreat From Sanity' Or End of Corporate Welfare?
Export-Import Bank Debate: ‘Retreat From Sanity’ Or End of Corporate Welfare?
Many business leaders say U.S. exporters already are hurting because they lack financing from the Export-Import Bank. Congress is working on legislation to renew the bank charter that expired June 30.
Read more on NPR
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132146214275
NPR News: Export-Import Bank Debate: 'Retreat From Sanity' Or End of Corporate Welfare?
Export-Import Bank Debate: ‘Retreat From Sanity’ Or End of Corporate Welfare?
Many business leaders say U.S. exporters already are hurting because they lack financing from the Export-Import Bank. Congress is working on legislation to renew the bank charter that expired June 30.
Read more on NPR
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132146214275
Business: What It’s Like to Work at Slack
Business on TIME.com
What It’s Like to Work at Slack
How work is changing at the company that’s changing how we work
Published on October 29, 2015 at 04:16AM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4090762/slack/?xid=IFT-Section
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132142406880
Business: What It’s Like to Work at Slack
Business on TIME.com
What It’s Like to Work at Slack
How work is changing at the company that’s changing how we work
Published on October 29, 2015 at 04:16AM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4090762/slack/?xid=IFT-Section
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132142406880
NPR News: Shell Reports $7.4 Billion Loss, Blaming Low Oil And Gas Prices
Shell Reports $7.4 Billion Loss, Blaming Low Oil And Gas Prices
In addition to lower oil prices, Royal Dutch Shell says it incurred billions in costs when it shut down large-scale projects in Alaska and Canada.
Read more on NPR
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132141847410
NPR News: Shell Reports $7.4 Billion Loss, Blaming Low Oil And Gas Prices
Shell Reports $7.4 Billion Loss, Blaming Low Oil And Gas Prices
In addition to lower oil prices, Royal Dutch Shell says it incurred billions in costs when it shut down large-scale projects in Alaska and Canada.
Read more on NPR
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132141847410
New Rules on College Debit Cards Should Benefit Students
By ANN CARRNS
Debit cards promoted by colleges often charge excessive overdraft or swipe fees. The Education Department has finished new rules that ban these fees on many such cards.
Published: October 27, 2015 at 05:00PM
from NYT Your Money http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/28/your-money/new-rules-on-college-debit-cards-should-benefit-students.html
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132140472290
New Rules on College Debit Cards Should Benefit Students
By ANN CARRNS
Debit cards promoted by colleges often charge excessive overdraft or swipe fees. The Education Department has finished new rules that ban these fees on many such cards.
Published: October 27, 2015 at 05:00PM
from NYT Your Money http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/28/your-money/new-rules-on-college-debit-cards-should-benefit-students.html
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132140472290
Business: Deutsche Bank to Cut 15,000 Jobs and Leave 10 Countries
Business on TIME.com
Deutsche Bank to Cut 15,000 Jobs and Leave 10 Countries
The bank has been burdened with hefty legal fees in recent months.
Published on October 29, 2015 at 02:32AM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4092296/deutsche-bank-litigation-losses/?xid=IFT-Section
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132139490880
Business: Deutsche Bank to Cut 15,000 Jobs and Leave 10 Countries
Business on TIME.com
Deutsche Bank to Cut 15,000 Jobs and Leave 10 Countries
The bank has been burdened with hefty legal fees in recent months.
Published on October 29, 2015 at 02:32AM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4092296/deutsche-bank-litigation-losses/?xid=IFT-Section
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132139490880
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Business: Another Employment Case Filed Against Uber in California
Business on TIME.com
Another Employment Case Filed Against Uber in California
Roughly $15,000—and the future of American workers—are in dispute
Published on October 28, 2015 at 06:31PM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4091195/uber-employment-case/?xid=IFT-Section
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132119387440
Business: Another Employment Case Filed Against Uber in California
Business on TIME.com
Another Employment Case Filed Against Uber in California
Roughly $15,000—and the future of American workers—are in dispute
Published on October 28, 2015 at 06:31PM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4091195/uber-employment-case/?xid=IFT-Section
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132119387440
NPR News: Episode 518: Your Organs, Please
Episode 518: Your Organs, Please
How do you get someone to sign up as an organ donor? Today on the show: The story of one woman who found a way by partnering with one of the more hated American institutions.
Read more on NPR
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132113310300
NPR News: Episode 518: Your Organs, Please
Episode 518: Your Organs, Please
How do you get someone to sign up as an organ donor? Today on the show: The story of one woman who found a way by partnering with one of the more hated American institutions.
Read more on NPR
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132113310300
NPR News: Trans-Pacific Partnership Provision On Trade Disputes Draws Criticism
Trans-Pacific Partnership Provision On Trade Disputes Draws Criticism
The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement the Obama administration is trying to sell to Congress includes a seemingly obscure and controversial provision. It’s called the Investor-State Dispute Settlement, or ISDS among wonks. NPR explains why that provision is drawing criticism.
Read more on NPR
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132101823135
NPR News: GOP Candidates Prepare To Debate On Economic Issues In Colorado
GOP Candidates Prepare To Debate On Economic Issues In Colorado
The GOP presidential candidates are in Boulder, Colo., Wednesday night for their third debate, which will focus on economic issues.
Read more on NPR
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132101822785
NPR News: Trans-Pacific Partnership Provision On Trade Disputes Draws Criticism
Trans-Pacific Partnership Provision On Trade Disputes Draws Criticism
The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement the Obama administration is trying to sell to Congress includes a seemingly obscure and controversial provision. It’s called the Investor-State Dispute Settlement, or ISDS among wonks. NPR explains why that provision is drawing criticism.
Read more on NPR
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132101823135
NPR News: GOP Candidates Prepare To Debate On Economic Issues In Colorado
GOP Candidates Prepare To Debate On Economic Issues In Colorado
The GOP presidential candidates are in Boulder, Colo., Wednesday night for their third debate, which will focus on economic issues.
Read more on NPR
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132101822785
Great guide on how to become a CPA! - Wayne Lippman...
Great guide on how to become a CPA! - Wayne Lippman https://www.pinterest.com/pin/462956036674635335
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132101754525
Great guide on how to become a CPA! - Wayne Lippman...
Great guide on how to become a CPA! - Wayne Lippman https://www.pinterest.com/pin/462956036674635335
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132101754525
NPR News: Fed Leaves Record-Low Interest Rates Unchanged
Fed Leaves Record-Low Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve again decided against raising interest rates from their current level near zero, citing concerns about inflation and job growth.
Read more on NPR
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132096889845
NPR News: Fed Leaves Record-Low Interest Rates Unchanged
Fed Leaves Record-Low Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve again decided against raising interest rates from their current level near zero, citing concerns about inflation and job growth.
Read more on NPR
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132096889845
Business: Microsoft Turned These 2 Acquisitions Into Millions of New Users
Business on TIME.com
Microsoft Turned These 2 Acquisitions Into Millions of New Users
They’re paying off big time
Published on October 28, 2015 at 09:25AM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4089856/microsoft-outlook-sunrise-accompli/?xid=IFT-Section
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132090357335
Business: Microsoft Turned These 2 Acquisitions Into Millions of New Users
Business on TIME.com
Microsoft Turned These 2 Acquisitions Into Millions of New Users
They’re paying off big time
Published on October 28, 2015 at 09:25AM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4089856/microsoft-outlook-sunrise-accompli/?xid=IFT-Section
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132090357335
Colors After the Storms
Business: 3 Key Insights from One of America’s Most Important CEOs
Business on TIME.com
3 Key Insights from One of America’s Most Important CEOs
3 key places to start
Published on October 28, 2015 at 08:11AM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4090589/honeywells-ceo-david-cote/?xid=IFT-Section
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132086739230
Business: 3 Key Insights from One of America’s Most Important CEOs
Business on TIME.com
3 Key Insights from One of America’s Most Important CEOs
3 key places to start
Published on October 28, 2015 at 08:11AM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4090589/honeywells-ceo-david-cote/?xid=IFT-Section
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132086739230
Business: Volkswagen Posts First Loss in Years Following Emissions Scandal
Business on TIME.com
Volkswagen Posts First Loss in Years Following Emissions Scandal
The company lost $1.84 billion in the third quarter
Published on October 28, 2015 at 07:05AM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4090390/vw-emissions-scandal-loss/?xid=IFT-Section
from Tumblr http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132084035325
Business: Volkswagen Posts First Loss in Years Following Emissions Scandal
Business on TIME.com
Volkswagen Posts First Loss in Years Following Emissions Scandal
The company lost $1.84 billion in the third quarter
Published on October 28, 2015 at 07:05AM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4090390/vw-emissions-scandal-loss/?xid=IFT-Section
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132084035325
Business: The 5 Biggest Revelations from Apple’s Earnings Call
Business on TIME.com
The 5 Biggest Revelations from Apple’s Earnings Call
For instance, it has more cash in the bank than all its rivals combined
Published on October 28, 2015 at 06:01AM
Shared at 0 shares/hour
Read more: http://time.com/4090362/apple-earnings-tim-cook/?xid=IFT-Section
http://www.waynelippman.com/post/132081040010