S&P 500 reverses early losses and heads toward record, led by dividend-rich utility stocks
Stocks Lifted by Gains in Dividend-Rich Utilities
US Unemployment Rate Falls for Younger Workers
Aug. unemployment rate dropped for teens and 20-to-24-year-olds as many left job market
Study Shows, Americans Are Earning More But Spending Less
The average Americans income rose in May for the fifth straight month, and disposable income was up 1.9 percent from a year ago. What are people doing with the extra cash? Data shows that more people are saving rather than spending it.
3 Social Media Rules Entrepreneurs Are Forgetting
Many business owners think using social media only involves creating, publishing, and sharing great content. They forget that they need to also engage with customers on those sites. Here are 3 ways you can interact with and build your audience on any social media network.
Bill Approved To Simplify Educational Tax Credits
The House Ways and Means Committee approved legislation that would simplify the many tax credits available for education. It would consolidate four existing education provisions into a single, modernized and strengthened American Opportunity Tax Credit.
Millennials Expected To Fuel Housing Market
Recently, Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies projected that Millennials will make up 24 million new households between 2015 and 2025, substantially boosting demand for rentals and starter homes.
Stagnant U.S. Wages Undermine Housing Recovery
The U.S. housing recovery is faltering due to housing prices outpacing wage gains. Economists predict that home sales will decrease by 4.1 percent, which will be the first drop in four years.
Secrets To Entrepreneurial Success From Papa John’s Owner
Entrepreneurs make plenty of mistakes, particularly when starting out. Here are some lessons Papa John’s owner, John Schnatter, learned when he first started the pizza chain, and his secrets behind turning it into a billion dollar franchise.
4 Recommended Changes To Auditor’s Reporting Model
The Center for Audit Quality released results from its field-testing of proposed changes to the auditor’s reporting model. Based on the results, they made four key observations related to identifying critical audit matters.
7 Ways To Protect Your Restaurant’s Customer Data
Recently, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. reported a data breach that could possibly predate the major Target credit card breach. Read here for seven tips on how to protect your restaurant from a security breach like this.
