The long view: Planning for financial happiness
Your financial life is about much more than just your portfolio. It’s also about your “human capital.” Read More https://investornews.vanguard/the-long-view-planning-for-financial-happiness/ Views: 0
When do Roth conversions make sense?
In this 14-minute podcast, Vanguard Wealth Planning Specialist Boris Wong discusses when Roth conversions make sense from a tax perspective. Read More https://investornews.vanguard/when-do-roth-conversions-make-sense/ Views: 0
Accept Your Failure and Leave Sowore Alone, Odumakin Tells Buhari
President, Centre for Change, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, has called on the Nigerian Government to steer clear of its plan to rearrest human rights activist and journalist, Omoyele Sowore, saying such move would be counter productive. Sowore had raised the alarm over moves by the Nigerian Army to secretly secure an order from the Federal High…
Condom shortage looms after coronavirus lockdown shuts world’s top producer
KUALA LUMPUR: A global shortage of condoms is looming, the world’s biggest producer said, after a coronavirus lockdown forced it to shut down production. Malaysia’s Karex Bhd makes one in every five condoms globally. It has not produced a single condom from its three Malaysian factories in the past 10 days due to a lockdown…
Learn how new U.S. tax law can affect deductions
In this 14-minute podcast, Vanguard Senior Tax and Wealth Planning Specialist Jackie Youssef tells advisors how the new tax law affects clients’ tax planning. Read More https://investornews.vanguard/learn-how-new-u-s-tax-law-can-affect-deductions/ Views: 0
Webcast replay: Maximizing year-end giving in an evolving tax environment
In this replay of a recent webcast, Vanguard experts discuss defining charitable goals and motivations, understanding the new tax laws, and philanthropy and long-term legacy planning. Read More https://investornews.vanguard/webcast-replay-maximizing-year-end-giving-in-an-evolving-tax-environment/ Views: 0
Schistosomiasis elimination: refocusing on snail control to sustain progress
Substantial progress has been made during the past decade to prevent and control schistosomiasis (also known as bilharziasis) globally. The disease affects more than 230 million people, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. Progress is mainly due to large-scale periodic treatment of affected populations with praziquantel, the only medicine recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) against…
Medicare questions? Here’s what you need to know from A to D.
Understanding your Medicare options is an important part of planning for health care costs in retirement. Read More https://investornews.vanguard/medicare-questions-heres-what-you-need-to-know-from-a-to-d/ Views: 0
Justice For Sambo Abdullahi, Victory For Whistleblowers In Nigeria By Chido Onumah and Godwin Onyeacholem
Whistleblowers are the first line of defence against corruption, crime and cover-ups, according to a 2019 paper by the All–Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on whistleblowing in the UK. For Sambo Abdullahi, head of internal audit at the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc, it has been one long tortuous journey. Over the past two years, he has been…
Singapore entry: Work pass holders from Malaysia must get prior approval from MOM
SINGAPORE: All new and existing work pass holders, including dependants, planning to enter Singapore from Malaysia, are required to obtain the approval from the republic’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) before they commence their journey. In its website, the ministry said upon arrival in Singapore, all affected work pass holders will be placed on a mandatory…