For years, people have been encouraged to build digital libraries of movies, TV shows, music and books. Buying a movie online seems just as permanent as buying a DVD, until it suddenly isn’t. A recent licensing dispute involving Sony has reignited the debate over digital ownership after hundreds of purchased movies disappeared from customers’ libraries….
Firms will benefit from reduced costs and greater flexibility and find it easier to comply with the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), following reforms set out today by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). The changes, which come as the first phase of a multi-stage package of reform from Government…
Gemini / Google Gold and Bitcoin are two of the most popular alternative investments, but they appeal to investors for very different reasons. Gold has a centuries-long history as a store of value, while Bitcoin offers a newer, technology-driven approach to preserving and growing wealth. If you’re deciding between the two, it’s important to understand…
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Topline Six weeks after Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was abruptly hospitalized for what his office said was a fall and a mild case of pneumonia, the former top Senate Republican remains absent—fueling speculation about his health and whether or not he will attend funeral services this week for his longtime ally, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C….
Robert Pattinson as Antinous in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Universal Pictures A clip of Robert Pattinson yelling “Somebody get these beggars out of here!” has taken social media by storm, sparking a variety of memes. What Is The Robert Pattinson ‘Beggars’ Meme? The clip, plucked out of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, spread like wildfire through…
It’s often said in interior design that a small room is the perfect place for a bold decorating technique, especially if it’s a low-traffic space like a powder bath, office, or guest bedroom; low-risk, high-reward. Easier said than done, though, right? When it comes to actually implementing those out-of-the-box ideas, it’s easy to worry that…
Instead of putting all your savings into one CD, split it across multiple CDs with staggered maturity dates, say 3, 6, 12, and 24 months. When each one matures, you can reinvest or access the cash. You get higher rates than a savings account without leaving all your money tied up at once. Source
The nice thing about saving for retirement in a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or 401(k) is getting a tax break on your contributions. The problem is that once you retire, not only are withdrawals taxable, but you’re also forced to take withdrawals eventually in the form of required minimum distributions (RMDs). RMDs begin at…
WTI crude oil futures settled at $89.31, down $2.88 (-3.12%) on the day after trading in a wide range between $87.68 and $92.83. Despite today’s sharp decline, crude still finished the week up $7.51, or 9.17%, highlighting just how volatile trading has been. From a technical perspective, the daily chart shows buyers made a run…
