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Study Shows Millennials Views On Credit Cards
Contrary to the popular wisdom about Millennials being debt-averse and using debit cards or checking accounts, a new survey by analytic software firm FICO shows Millennials want credit cards and use them regularly.
Key Actions Every Accountant Should Perform Daily
Crunching numbers sums up the view many individuals have of the accounting field and it was just that for many years, given the relatively limited amount of data that had to be entered and worked with. Financial reports, after all, only rely on a ...
Watch Your Step! Don’t Trip into Investment Advice
A client asked his CPA for her opinion regarding an investment they were considering. Because the CPA did not have experience with this type of investment, she advised the client to consult with his own financial adviser, but she did not document the ...
Almost 2/3 of Millennials Don’t Have A Credit Card
Overall, the poor and less educated are the least likely to own credit cards. 72% of people who make less than $30,000 per year do not own a credit card, compared to only 18% of those who are card-less and make over $75,000.
How Investors Can Salvage Tax Losses With the Wash Sale Rule
Beware of the "wash sale" rule. This rule says you can't deduct the loss from the sale of securities if you buy "substantially identical" securities within 30 days before or after the loss sale. The disallowed loss is added to your basis in the new stock.
Finance and Compliance Costs Increasing for U.S. and Canadian Businesses; Employment Costs Spike
The research also found employment-related costs spiked sharply for the largest companies ($5 billion or more in revenue) to 5 percent of revenue, compared to 1.1 percent in 2015. According to the study, this may be a reflection of the tight market ...
FreshBooks Launches New Android Phone Card Reader
Offering the most up-to-date EMV security technology, the FreshBooks Card Reader provides dual chip-and-swipe capability to protected small business owners from fraudulent transactions. Credit card information is not stored on the device and is ...
Largest Canadian Investment Service Launches Online Platform for Financial Advisors
Wealthsimple, Canada's leading online investment service, announced they have launched an automated platform for financial advisors to manage their clients' investment portfolios.