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 IIA Announces Global Chairman and New Board for 2019-20

July 15, 2019 

IIA Announces Global Chairman and New Board for 2019-20

The election was held during the organization’s annual business meeting, following the 2019 International Conference, both in Anaheim, California. International Conference attracted more than 2,700 people from around the world.

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July 15, 2019 

U.S. CEOs Have Confidence in Growth Over Next 3 Years

The CEOs of U.S. companies say they are highly confident in the growth prospects of the domestic and global economies over the next three years, as they look to grow their businesses while facing unparalleled disruption and change.

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July 15, 2019 

State-by-State List of Back to School and Summer Sales Tax Holidays for 2019

State lawmakers and tax authorities typically market sales tax holidays to consumers. The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department’s Tax Holiday page announces, “Coming soon to a retail store near you is the annual New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Holiday.” Headlines scream about the opportunity to purchase clothing, school supplies, and other items sales tax...…

Gail Cole

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July 15, 2019 

8 Tips for Your 401(k) When Changing Jobs

Whether you roll over your 401(k) to an IRA, move it to your new employer’s plan or let it stay with your old employer, the important point is to keep that money set aside for retirement.

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July 14, 2019 

Retailers Stocking Up on Imports Ahead of More Tariffs

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports will remain at high levels this summer but are expected to grow only modestly compared with last year’s rush to bring merchandise into the country ahead of scheduled tariff increases, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett...…

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July 14, 2019 

Phone Scammers Use New Tricks to Get Personal Data

Criminals are leveraging the massive data breaches that have rocked major companies by using the exposed customer information to target consumers directly, according to First Orion, an Arkansas call-management company.

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July 14, 2019 

New Jersey Passes Bill to Crack Down on Violations by Student Loan Service Providers

The New Jersey legislature has passed a “student borrower bill of rights” that regulates companies that service student loans, part of a national trend as America deals with its $1.6 trillion student debt crisis. The bill forces companies like Navient, FedLoan and other student-loan servicers to register with the Department of Banking and Insurance and...…

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July 14, 2019 

Facebook to Pay $5 Billion Fine for Privacy Practices

Facebook has agreed to pay a record $5 billion in a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission after a yearlong investigation into the company’s privacy practices, according to multiple reports Friday. Citing unnamed sources, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and The New York Times reported that the FTC this week voted to approve...…

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July 12, 2019 

2019 Review of Small Business Accounting Systems

While the sole proprietor or small business owner may not realize their impact on the U.S. economy, small businesses account for 55 percent of all jobs in the U.S.  Since 1982, the number of small businesses has risen 49%, with no signs of slowing down.  While some of these small businesses will never grow past...…

Mary Girsch-Bock