John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (H.R. 5515) – Introduced by Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), this bill increases the size of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Naval and Air Reserve and Air Guard; fully funds a 2.6 percent pay raise for troops; and extends special pay and bonuses for service members in high-demand fields. The legislation increases funding for training for each branch of the Service, such as flying hours and other training operations, and to improve and modernize major combat range and test facility bases, including advanced threat radar systems. Other allocations for the.
Read MoreEvery year we experience new challenges in the world of computer hacking – as well as new solutions. Cyber hackers have become aggressive, and so business owners must be more vigilant. Because clients are the source of your revenue, it is critically important to ensure their data never gets into the wrong hands.According to a recent survey conducted by the Better Business Bureau, more than half of small business owners reported they would no longer be profitable just one month following a data breach.According to Bill Fanelli, the chief security officer for the Council of Better Business Bureaus and co-author.
Read MoreAccording to Dr. James Levine, an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic, sitting is the new smoking. In his study that spanned 15 years, it was determined that spending more than six hours a day on your behind contributes to unhealthy blood pressure, obesity, depression and some types of cancer. And that’s just for starters. Here are a few simple things you can do every day to combat these potentially life-threatening conditions.Set a timer. When you’re engrossed in your work, time can slip away. You glance at your watch and you’ve been sitting for two hours. This can take a toll.
Read MoreThe longer people live, the greater the chance they will need assistance in old age. And today, people are living longer than ever. As if providing for one’s own retirement isn’t hard enough, now we must factor in the cost of providing long-term care.Health insurance – including Medicare – is designed to cover only expenses related to acute care, such as a trip to the hospital. It does not cover the cost of assistance over a long period of time – and certainly not for the rest of your life. Unless you qualify for government benefits or purchase some form.
Read MoreInvestment banks can be a good predicator for the health of the market in the near future. Investment banks make the bulk of their money on mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and financing activities (bond issuances and syndicated loans). As a result, we can look at investment bank fees and performance as a proxy for the strength of the economy and markets in general. Strong performance means there is a lot of activity – and since this activity is almost always reliant on financing, it also can hint at a strong lending environment and good overall liquidity. Together, these.
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