South Carolina faces a repeat of the 2017 V.C. Summer nuclear construction debacle that soaked ratepayers if state legislators make it easier for utilities to build a large natural gas plant in Colleton County, critics said this week. A bill introduced Feb. 15 in the House would strip protections that are designed to preserve the […]
Steven Wise, a Coral Springs lawyer who achieved worldwide fame for his work to free animals from laboratories and zoos, has died of cancer. He was 73. Wise, who started out as a trial lawyer, brought landmark cases on behalf of captive chimpanzees, elephants and other animals. He founded the Nonhuman Rights Project, which works […]
An international property management firm bought 141 acres of a sprouting residential development in North Texas earlier this month, expanding its already substantial footprint in the Metroplex real estate market. Walton Global will partner with construction firm D.R. Horton to build homes for the Northstar master planned community. Situated 20 miles north of downtown Fort […]
Financial advisor and columnist Matt Becker Is it wise to start converting my 401(k) into an IRA (and then Roth) by 10% per year in order to avoid having to claim too much income each year when converting and also avoid RMDs as much as I can? -Cathy It’s definitely smart to be thinking about […]
(Bloomberg) — HSBC Holdings Plc is set to debut an international payments app aimed at directly challenging the dominance of fintechs like Revolut and Wise Plc that have gathered tens of millions of retail customers by offering cheap foreign exchange. Most Read from Bloomberg Zing will initially be offered in the UK, but Europe’s largest […]
Jacksonville is well-known for its beaches and diverse culture, but critics have been quick to point out struggles with education, so it’s past time to ensure that literacy rates rise to new heights. In her most recent budget request, Mayor Donna Deegan’s commitment to fostering a literate community is evident, with $3.85 million planned for […]