UTR) number is a 10-digit number that's used to identify you for tax purposes. When you register for a Self Assessment tax return, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will assign you one and use it to track your income and tax payments. It's basically a type of tax ID used in the UK...
The Government has pledged to change the law to introduce aminimum service requirements othat,even when strikes occur services can continue to operate . This should form part of a wide ipackage of measures to address the long - running problems onBritain 'srailways.Yes, more investment is need...
You likely know that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insures bank deposits, but what if you use a credit union? Don’t worry—your money is still insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an independent federal agency regulating credit unions. And the best ne...
In addition to sectoral privacy laws, the U.S. is experiencing a massive drive toward pushing privacy legislation at the state level. That’s because the federal government hasn’t been able to find a consensus on how to legislate broadly. Rather than wait, state lawmakers have been nudged ...
Term life insurance isn’t right for everyone. However, in the right circumstances, it can be a useful tool. “Maybe you’ve got a mortgage that you’re trying to make sure is covered in the event of your untimely death. Or maybe it comes down to cash flow and the death benefit,”...
Like traditional savings accounts, HYSAs typically allow you to access cash when you need it, sometimes with a free ATM card. And like a traditional account, your HYSA is federally insured by either theFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) or the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)...
MICE, an acronym meaning Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events is widely used in Asia and Europe but often disliked in North America and Australia where Business Events has gained currency. The UK prefers The Meetings Industry. Incentive Travel is the “I” in MICE. While corporate meetings ...
Declaring bankruptcy is never fun, but it may be preferable to debt settlement in some cases. You might be able to remove most of your outstanding unsecured debt and the process typically takes a few months. When compared to the years debt settlement can require, bankruptcy can sometimes get ...
Cash management accounts that use bank sweep programs provide FDIC insurance; the standard is $250,000 per depositor per ownership company and insured bank. However, if your cash management account is part of a money market sweep, FDIC insurance doesn’t apply. Instead, your money is covered...
The Social Security Board of Trustees’ 2023 annual report revealed that Social Security’s trust funds may fall short of money needed in 2024 unless Congress takes action. That would mean annual revenue coming into the fund through taxes would only cover 80% of benefits. Congress is aware of...