Energy Tax Credits for a New World Part I: Overview of Energy Tax Credits under the IRA
Signed into law on August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the most significant long-term commitment made by the U.S. government to encourage and support a clean energy…
Are You Investing or Gambling?
Gambling is defined as staking something on a contingency — wagering money on something that has an uncertain and potentially negative outcome. However, when trading is considered, gambling takes on…
How New York Became the Center of American Finance
New York City is not only the financial capital of America but also of the world. While the city's financial dealings grew out of Wall Street, at the southern tip…
What Happens If My Bank Fails?
If your bank fails, the first thing to keep in mind is that you won’t lose all your deposits. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) insures bank accounts up to…
What Is the American Consumer Council?
The nonprofit American Consumer Council (ACC) is a gateway to credit union membership for many Americans. At its core, the council focuses on consumer education, advocacy, and financial literacy. However,…
Ryan Reynolds Details His Father’s Early Parkinson’s Symptoms His Family Missed
Ryan Reynolds is speaking out about his father’s life with Parkinson’s disease nine years after his death. Reynolds says he hopes to raise awareness of some of the early signs…
7 Reasons Why TikTok’s Obsession with Cottage Cheese Is a Good Thing
Cottage cheese is gaining traction on social media, with users touting its protein content and abilities to help people feel fuller longer and lose weight. Registered dietitians say cottage cheese…
August 2024 Legal Industry News Updates: Law Firm Hiring and Expansion, Industry Awards and Recognition, DEI and Women in Law
Thank you for reading the National Law Review’s legal industry news roundup for August 2024. We hope you are enjoying your summer! Please read below for the latest in law…
EPA Announces Strengthening the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment Standard for Commercial and Household Cleaning Products
On August 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it made updates to strengthen the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment (DfE) Standard, which identifies the requirements that…
How to Use Benchmarks in Investing
A benchmark is a standard or measure that can be used to analyze the allocation, risk, and return of a given portfolio. Individual funds and investment portfolios will generally have established benchmarks…