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Empowering Women 2023
Empowering Women 2023: Davis For about 20 years, Mark Davis alone ran the business that bears his name. It wa[…] November 11, 2023
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Bonds vs. Bond Funds: How Higher Rates Are Changing the Calculation
Nov. 11, 2023 5:30 am ETListen(2 min)The new era of higher interest rates has reignited a long-smoldering Wall Street debate: Is it better for ordinary investors to buy individual bonds outright? Or shares of bond mutual funds?During the yearslong period of near-zero interest rates, the answer seemed simple: Funds had low fees and were easy…
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IVCC business, finance department receives A+ for financial reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded Illinois Valley Community College a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.The report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit…
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National Education Day 2023: Unveiling the gaps in financial literacy and strategies to bridge them
Financial literacy is unquestionably an essential skill that empowers individuals to effectively navigate the intricacies of personal finance and make well-informed choices that significantly influence their financial stability. Financial literacy represents an ongoing voyage of learning and personal development. It doesn’t involve simply amassing knowledge at a single juncture but rather entails the perpetual broadening…
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Yellen says her talks in San Francisco with Chinese finance chief laid groundwork for Biden’s meeting with Xi
U.S.-China meetings begin ahead of APEC The groundwork has been laid for a high-stakes meeting between President Biden and President Xi in meeting face-to-face in San Francisco. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng agree to work together when it comes to the nations’ economies. <!–> SAN FRANCISCO – U.S.…
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Faculty criticize University of Arizona leadership amid ‘financial crisis’
Ellie Wolfe When University of Arizona President Robert Robbins announced the institution is in a “financial crisis,” faculty were shocked.Now that their initial surprise has worn off, many are hitting back against the university president, claiming the turmoil is not a financial crisis, but instead a management one.“We have a long history of concerns about…
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Portland teacher strike: State’s independent look at district finances offers some — but not complete
The much-anticipated review of Portland Public Schools’ budget by state fiscal analysts fell short of providing clarity about how much money the district could prudently spend to meet union demands amid the ongoing teachers strike.But it did disprove assertions by the Portland Association of Teachers that the district has an extra $21 million on hand…
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Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation appoints new executive director
Dean Minakami was unanimously appointed by the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors to serve as the organizationʻs executive director. Minakami, a lifelong planner, has been with Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation since 2019. The board vote elevates Minakami from his interim executive director position, which began March 31 following the…
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Women of Influence in Accounting & Finance 2024 – San Diego Business Journal
It’s time to celebrate and honor influential women in accounting & finance by acknowledging their contributions and commitment in the January 22nd edition of the San Diego Business Journal. NOMINATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 5th Nominees must have a minimum of 3 years experience. Self-nominations are encouraged. Up to 4 nominations will be accepted per company. All…
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Halbert late on county financial reports for years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After taking a deeper look into Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert’s operations, evidence shows that Halbert has been late on every county financial report for years. Today is the third day customers have not been able to go to the Poplar Plaza branch of the Shelby County Clerk’s Office for service. One…
