Recent surveys report that more employers are realizing that a 4-year college degree isn’t the best gauge of an applicant’s real value as a potential worker. That being the case, three educational institutions namely: Miami Dade College, Dallas College and Western Governors University, have launched an initiative to define and to establish individual skills that a broad range of employers consider as important. That way, providing education will either separate or combine relevant course work as requirements for earning a college degree. Apparently, there is a need for colleges and universities to overhaul the kind of college education programs being …
Author: Paden Kegan
Fastest Rising Inflation Rate Ever, from 0.4% in November to 7% in December
Economists surveying the Dow Jones are satisfied the rise in inflation rate didn’t exceed predictions, and expectations of how fast the CPI would increase. Based on the CPI gauge, the percentage increased by 7% last December 2021. It has been the fastest increase since June 1982, as the November gauge reflected only 0.4% increase in inflation rate. What Exactly is CPI? CPI stands for consumer price index, which is an inflation gauge as it considers the costs of so many items in its calculations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the percentage had increased by 0.5% every month …
Overview of How the “Pandora Papers” Exposed the Dark Side of Offshore Investments
Currently, there’s a growing clamor to put an end to the financial secrecy that enables many prominent personalities to hide their wealth from tax authorities. The outcry is a result of the report released last October 03, 2021 (Sunday) by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) that exposed how the world’s richest people, prominent public officials and other well-known personalities used offshore investments to dodge payment of billions of taxes over the past twenty-five years or so. Dubbed as the “Pandora Papers,” the expose` also pointed to the tax havens and wealth managers as the enablers of the tax …
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- The Relationship between Finance, Politics, and Crypto ExchangesCrypto exchanges are becoming an increasingly important part of the financial landscape. With the rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, these exchanges are providing a platform for individuals and businesses to trade and invest in digital assets. However, the world of crypto exchanges is far from simple, and it’s important to understand the interplay […]
- Actions To Manage Tow Business FinancesRunning a small business can be challenging. With the need to supervise staff, deliver products and services, and promote the business, it can seem like there are a lot of tasks that you need to accomplish at the same time. Managing finances is crucial. However, this is an often overlooked aspect of running a small […]
