Posted on 2/26/21
Management Matters: Sure Footing on Shaky Ground
If putting our feet on solid ground at work helps us feel confident and competent, how can we maintain stability, let alone take a stride forward . . .
Posted on 2/26/21
North Carolina Attorney Says Rural Areas Hurt by Shift to ‘Zoom Divorces’ During Pandemic
Dustin McCrary says slow internet makes virtual court difficult North Carolina attorney Dustin McCrary says the shift to virtual courtrooms during the coronavirus pandemic has hurt . . .
Posted on 2/25/21
States That Had the Quickest Recovery of Weekly Unemployment Claims – Updated WalletHub Study
Despite the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic still has a strong grip on the U.S., new unemployment claims decreased week-over-week on February 15, and were 89% . . .
Posted on 2/24/21
Ruby Tuesday Emerges from Voluntary Chapter 11 Restructuring
MARYVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ruby Tuesday today announces its successful emergence from bankruptcy. A Delaware bankruptcy judge confirmed the casual dining restaurant chain’s Chapter 11 plan of reorganization . . .
Posted on 2/24/21
Lowe's Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Sales And Earnings Results
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today reported net earnings of $978 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.32 for the quarter ended January 29, . . .
Posted on 2/24/21
2021’s Best & Worst Cities at Money Management – WalletHub Study
With 45 percent of U.S. adults grading their knowledge of personal finance a C or lower and good financial skills being essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, . . .
Posted on 2/22/21
Feb. 25 program “E Pluribus Unum: Mythical America-Conversations & Complexities ” Next program of American Public Square at Jewell
The U. S. motto - E Pluribus Unum (out of many, one) - is the philosophical underpinning of the United States, but is this simply a . . .
Posted on 2/22/21
2021’s Hardest-Working Cities in America – WalletHub Study
With March 6 being Employee Appreciation Day and the length of the average work day increasing by over 40 minutes during the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance . . .
Posted on 2/22/21
Lowe's Earnings: 3 Trends to Watch on Wednesday
Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) investors had a great 2020. The stock beat a rallying market last year and managed to outpace bigger home-improvement giants like Home Depot (NYSE:HD).That . . .
Posted on 2/19/21
Cree Completes $500 Million At-The-Market Equity Offering
DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), the global leader in silicon carbide technology through its Wolfspeed business, announced today it has completed an offering of shares . . .
Posted on 2/19/21
Most Unemployment Claims Stem From Repeat Layoffs, Data Shows
And that's all the more reason why additional jobless aid is needed.Though the U.S. unemployment rate has dropped substantially since reaching a record high 14.7% in . . .
Posted on 2/19/21
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly as Americans Await Stimulus Relief
Workers are still losing jobs left and right, and relief can't come soon enough.In April of 2020, the U.S. unemployment rate hit a record high, and . . .
Posted on 2/18/21
Windsor Run: A Smart Financial Choice
Great lifestyle and a wealth of amenities come at an affordable price for residents of Erickson Living communityMaureen Hlavacek, a Windsor Run resident, enjoys not having . . .
Posted on 2/18/21
Safest States During COVID-19 – Updated WalletHub Study
With only 5% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of February 17, and vaccination being an essential component for full reopening of the economy, . . .
Posted on 2/18/21
Biden Extends Foreclosure Moratorium and Forbearance Enrollment Through June 30
Homeowners are getting added relief during the pandemic.Many homeowners have struggled to keep up with their mortgage payments during the pandemic, while some fell behind before . . .
Posted on 2/17/21
LPL Financial Welcomes Foran Financial Group
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC (Nasdaq:LPLA), a leading retail investment advisory firm, independent broker-dealer and registered investment advisor (RIA) custodian, . . .
Posted on 2/17/21
IQVIA Announces Pricing of Offering of Senior Notes
DANBURY, Conn. & RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE:IQV) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, IQVIA Inc. (the “Issuer”), priced an offering of . . .
Posted on 2/17/21
Novolex Adding Labeling to Plastic Products to Boost ‘Store Drop-off’ Recycling
In addition to expanding its capacity to recycle store drop-off items, Novolex is adding How2Recycle instructions to a variety of plastic bags Novolex® announced today that . . .
Posted on 2/17/21
2021’s Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities – WalletHub Study
With President Joe Biden issuing executive orders that expand immigration opportunities and appointing a diverse cabinet, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s . . .
Posted on 2/16/21
How to Get The Lifestyle You Want, at a Price That’s Right for You
A Q&A with Jim Walter, Vice President of Financial Operations at Erickson Living When choosing a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), there are many factors to . . .
Posted on 2/16/21
Advance Auto Parts Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today . . .
Posted on 2/16/21
2021’s Most & Least Educated States in America – WalletHub Study
With many students continuing their education remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic and BLS data showing a correlation between higher education levels, higher income and lower unemployment . . .
Posted on 2/16/21
Stimulus Check Update: Americans May Get Their Money in March
How's that for good news?Millions of Americans have been hurting financially since the coronavirus pandemic took hold almost a year ago. Unemployment has been rampant, and . . .
Posted on 2/15/21
Investors Title Company Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Results
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Investors Title Company today announced record results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020.For the quarter, net income increased 46.2% . . .
Posted on 2/15/21
2021’s Most Sinful States – WalletHub Study
Every state has virtues and vices, and vices are especially hard to conquer during the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic. Harmful behavior on the individual level . . .
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