Workers should start seeing the changes in their paychecks in February once the Internal Revenue Service finalizes withholding tables. “For most individuals there’s not a lot of planning and changes you can do,” said Tom McCormick, a tax accountant partner with LBMC in Chattanooga. Current mortgage-holders aren’t affected, however, and Congress backed away…
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Some believe that the good old U.S. government– and the twin shields of Medicaid and Medicare– has got them covered. Chattanooga- based Unum, previously a leading underwriter of long-term care group policies, has gotten out of the business except for servicing existing accounts, according the M.C. Some of the major players in LTC insurance are Genworth, John…
Jan. 28– Market Street Partners is a new accounting firm downtown that just surpassed 500 clients, has roots in Chattanooga’s startup scene and is run by two men who don’t wear ties to work– a departure from the staid environment of big accounting firms. “We’re trying not to be’ the suits,'” said Kevin Rose, who runs Market Street Partners alongside founding partner Kyle…
The heavily Republican districts 23 and 27 are seeing plenty of action by Democrats eager to nominate strong candidates to defeat Tom Reed and Chris Collins this year. What’s happening in Washington with a GOP majority Congress and President Donald Trump– with issues from immigration to healthcare, environment and taxes– has people fired up.
The heavily Republican districts 23 and 27 are seeing plenty of action by Democrats eager to nominate strong candidates to defeat Tom Reed and Chris Collins this year. What’s happening in Washington with a GOP majority Congress and President Donald Trump– with issues from immigration to healthcare, environment and taxes– has people fired up.
Jan. 27– A year after Maryland sent an all-male delegation to Congress for the first time in four decades, some female candidates are questioning whether elected officials and organizations in the state are doing enough to avoid a similar outcome again. Amid a national surge of women launching bids for Congress and other offices, only about a half dozen are…
Jan. 27– Washington state isn’t waiting for the federal government to tweak, fix or repeal Obamacare. The bills are a response to President Trump’s and Congress’ continued efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The ACA, also known as Obamacare, took a significant hit when Congress passed and President Trump signed a new tax bill into law.
The law firms of Panish Shea& Boyle LLP, Cotchett, Pitre& McCarthy LLP, and Walkup, Melodia, Kelly& Schoenberger have partnered with respected Santa Barbara law firm, Rogers, Sheffield& Campbell, LLP to host a free, informational community meeting and workshop for those affected by the Thomas Fire and subsequent Montecito Mudslides in Santa Barbara County.
Jan. 27– A research scientist has entered the Senate District 3 race with a focus on family. She said that, if elected, her top priority would be working to establish paid family leave in Maryland, paid for by either a small payroll or employer tax. The U.S. was the only country surveyed among the 41 members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development…
Jan. 27– The owner of a house badly damaged by fire Saturday afternoon in the Glen Reilly subdivision said he believes the blaze may have started from a motorcycle parked outside. John Jones, who identified himself as the owner of the house in the 6900 block of Melbourne Drive, said he lived there with his 10- year-old son Zelijah. Kevin Dove, a battalion chief with the…
Hurricane Matthew’s scars have faded in many parts of Cumberland and Robeson counties, where the devastation from flooding was among the most severe in North Carolina. “We are very proud of what we have done thus far, how we have responded to the needs of our residents,” said Jay Reinstein, an assistant city manager for Fayetteville, referring to all local, state and…
Jan. 27– Carl Zaid wasn’t sure how to tell his wife their house had just burned to the ground, so he did it with the help of a flamingo. Her name was Miss Pink, and she was perched in her usual spot in the front yard the night the family fled as flames approached from the canyon behind them. Standing recently on dirt and next to slabs of old wall and roof that used to be home, Zaid…
Jan. 27– MONTEVIDEO– The former owner of Montevideo Insurance Center was ordered to pay $22,723 in restitution to 12 different victims after being convicted of three felony counts of insurance fraud. Jeremy Lee Olson, 46, of Clarkfield, was also sentenced to five years of supervised probation. The sentence included 30 days of local confinement in the Chippewa…
Jan. 27– HINGHAM– A local insurance broker will spend eight months in jail after failing to report nearly $400,000 in income. Anthony J. May, 62, who lives in Dover, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young on Thursday to eight months in prison and one year of supervised release, according to the office of Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling.
Jan. 27– AUGUSTA– More than 800 people turned out Friday at the Kenney Awards to celebrate the accomplishments of business community members of the Augusta region at the annual meeting of the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. Voters chose Thomas College as the winner of The President’s Choice Award. “We’ve touched a lot of lives over the years,” President Laurie…
Jan. 27– Orlando’s fast-rising rents appear to be spreading farther into the suburbs. Circuit Judge Julie O’Kane entered an order dismissing Harris Civil Engineers LLC from lawsuit filed by the University of Central Florida and the UCF Stadium Corporation seeking damages for corrosion throughout the bleachers at the football stadium.
A YouGov survey commissioned by pet insurance expert Aquarium Software, together with other research, suggests pets play a crucially important role in family life. “All the evidence suggests pets are the emotional glue holding our relationships together,” said Aquarium Software Director, Mark Colonnese. The annual pet insurance business is expected to grow…
Travel Insurance Marketplace AardvarkCompare announces its 2018 Travel Insurance Advice Award Winner- AARP Travel. “AARP Travel Insurance advice offers logic and clarity to 37 m AARP Travel Customers. During our Review of AARP Travel Insurance we gave AARP our highest annual grading- a perfect 10.
ShelterPoint Life Insurance Company, New York’s largest statutory disability insurance carrier* received the “Insurance Team of the Year” award issued by Insurance Advocate magazine on Thursday, January 25th, 2018. This is in recognition of ShelterPoint Life’s extraordinary preparation, education, and communication of NY Paid Family Leave throughout…
