Globalization has become a major topic of discussion and analysis for media and individuals alike in recent years. After a few decades of accepting the process of globalization as being the “new normal” many are now starting to question the concept. The recent election of President Trump is in due in part to voter’s reject …
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The following is a handy tax reference chart for this year for US investors: Click to enlarge Source: Manning & Napier Download: US Tax Reference Guide For 2017 (in pdf)
The Second Avenue subway line opened as part of the New York subway system recently. Though the New York Subway network is vast, it is not the longest in the world. The following is a neat graphic showing the top 10 longest metro networks and also ridership figures: Click to enlarge Source: What’s the Nearest Subway Stop?, …
The minimum wage increased in 19 US states from the beginning of this year. For example, in California the minimum wage increased by 50 cents to $10.50 an hour. In the state of Massachusetts, it increased y $1 to $11 an hour. The chart below shows the rate increases by state: Click to enlarge Source: Minimum …
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The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States will take place on Friday, January 20, 2017. Because he is unlike any other President the country has had, there are lots of uncertainties regarding the policies that would be implemented by him. His administration may turn out to be one the most of …
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