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Friends,For nearly two decades, major corporations have touted principles known as E.S.G. (short for environmental, social, and governance factors), ostensibly by focusing their businesses on these concerns as well as on profits.But now Republicans are taking aim at this approach, calling it “woke capitalism” and using it to demonstrate that Democrats and progressives are trying to impose their views on the rest of society.In other words, the fight over E.S.G. is extending America's culture war into the C-suites of big American corporations. On Wednesday, Senate Republicans, helped by two Democratic defectors, voted to block a Labor Department rule allowing retirement plan managers to include E.S.G. considerations in their investment plans. The vote is likely to draw President Biden's first veto.Republicans are right about E.S.G. — but for the wrong reason. The problem with E.S.G. isn't woke capitalism. It's corporate capitalism. Corporate money has corrupted American politics so much that our democracy cannot effectively deal with environmental and social concerns.CEOs and pension fund managers who tout their records on E.S.G. are engaged in a kind of social greenwashing — designed to burnish their brands and attract investors (including retirees) who want to believe they're doing good while they're also doing well. But most of this is baloney. Investors don't want to do good at the expense of doing well. They're unwilling to sacrifice shareholder returns to advance their environmental and social values. They want high returns and they want environmental and social goals. But they can't have both. They'd do more good by donating to nonprofits seeking to protect the environment and advance the social causes in which they believe. Corporations and institutional investors won't deviate from maximizing short-term profits and shareholder returns unless they are required to do so by law. And even then, only when the penalty for violating the law multiplied by the probability of getting caught is higher than the profits from continuing with the illegality.When I was secretary of labor, big corporations would violate laws on worker safety, wages and hours, and pensions whenever doing so was cheaper than obeying the law. And they'd fight like hell against such laws to begin with, all the while telling the public what wonderful citizens they were.The soothing corporate and Wall Street talk about E.S.G. is designed to forestall such laws by creating the false impression that corporations are already doing what needs to be done for the environment or social issues, so there's no need for more laws or regulations.In 2019, the Business Roundtable — one of Washington's most prestigious corporate groups — issued a widely publicized statement expressing “a fundamental commitment” to the wellbeing of “all of our stakeholders” (emphasis in the original), including employees, communities, and the environment. The statement was widely hailed as marking a new era of E.S.G.Since then, the Roundtable and its members have issued jejune statements about all they've done to reverse climate change and alleviate poverty.Not incidentally, these were priorities in President Biden's “American Families Plan” and “Inflation Reduction Act.” But the Business Roundtable didn't lobby for these bills. It lobbied against them. Hypocrisy? Only if you believed the Roundtable rubbish about corporate social responsibility and E.S.G. in the first place. The pressures on companies to maximize their profits and share values — social responsibility and E.S.G. be damned — are coming from shareholders, top executives (whose pay is linked to stock performance), and retirement plan managers, even those who tout their commitment to E.S.G.It's tempting to chalk this up to “greed,” but neither corporations nor retirement plans are capable of such emotions. They aren't people, no matter what the Supreme Court says. They're bundles of contracts. The specific people who enter those contracts on behalf of corporations, shareholders, and retirees have no interest or expertise in the environment or in any particular social issues. They're simply doing what they understand to be their jobs — maximizing shareholder value.If we want these transactions to be better aligned with public needs rather than private profits, laws must demand this, and penalties for violating laws must be increased. Corporate taxes must rise to fund public investments in non-fossil fuels and social safety nets. Regulations must be strengthened to protect the public.But laws and regulations won't do any of this if corporations continue to spend vast sums on politics.The most telling trends over the last three decades have been the growing share of the economy going into corporate profits — generating ever-greater compensation packages for top executives and ever-higher payouts for investors — and the declining share going to most Americans as wages and salaries.Much of the reason is the vast increases in corporate and Wall Street money flowing into the campaigns of lawmakers who cut corporate taxes, enact corporate subsidies, and block or dilute regulations.The divisive blather over E.S.G. is simply masking these trends.The most socially responsible action pension plans and corporations can take to allay environmental and social problems is to refrain from putting money into politics and to support campaign finance reform.What do you think? This is a public episode. 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In this episode of The Embracing Only podcast Joyal Mulheron talks about her traumatic experience that led to her purposeful vision of creating a Global system that supports anyone who has lost a loved one. Death is an affliction that will affect us all. Joyal's purpose is to provide support to those who need it most, when they need it most. In this episode she shares with us the startling statistics around death and the impact it has on the living. She dissects this often unspoken affliction and helps us understand why we need to focus on bereavement. She also shares with us tips on how to execute on our goals. She has three key takeaways: Be Brave, Be Defensible, Keep Going. We celebrate all the work she is doing especially most recently garnering bi-partisan support in 2020 and advancing a bereavement care provision to the US FY21 United States budget. Most notably, in 2021, she led a coalition that successfully included paid bereavement leave in President Biden's American Families Plan. Her work has been featured in Good Morning America, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, USA Today and others.
This is Gabriel Rench with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, May 14, 2021. Have you signed up for our Magazine? Next issue ships in early June. Our magazine is a quarterly, mini-book-like experience that includes the best of authors and topics for a theological roundhouse kick to the face of our cultural gods. Read your magazine like you drink your scotch, and let the kick warm your belly. We don't water down our theology, why would we water down our scotch? Annual subscriptions are $60 – that's for four issues. So sign up and enjoy our Fight Laugh Feast theme park. Colonial Pipeline reportedly paid $5M to hackers: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-13/colonial-pipeline-paid-hackers-nearly-5-million-in-ransom?srnd=premium Knox brought this story to our attention on Monday and Tuesday's Daily News brief, and look at us keeping you updated. “Colonial Pipeline Co. paid nearly $5 million to Eastern European hackers on Friday, contradicting reports earlier this week that the company had no intention of paying an extortion fee to help restore the country's largest fuel pipeline, according to two people familiar with the transaction.” Colonial Pipeline Said to Pay Ransom to Hackers Who Caused Shutdown https://www.wsj.com/articles/colonial-pipeline-expects-to-fully-restore-service-thursday-following-cyberattack-11620917499?st=x5h1zrjmulsr7e9&reflink=article_imessage_share “The company, which estimates that it provides 45% of the East Coast's fuel, shut down the pipeline last Friday after being hit by a ransomware attack. U.S. officials and cybersecurity experts have linked the attack to a Russian-speaking criminal gang known as DarkSide, believed to be based in Eastern Europe. DarkSide, which has said it has broken into networks on more than 80 companies dating back to August 2020, claims to be an experienced team of ransomware creators that previously made millions of dollars infecting victim networks. DarkSide also claims to engage in extortion, threatening to publicly publish data belonging to its victims if they don't pay the ransom. The hackers have said they are willing to sell inside information about publicly traded companies if these companies refuse to meet their ransom demands. Ransomware is a type of cyberattack that locks up a victim's computer systems and demands payment from a victim to have the files released. Payments are usually made with cryptocurrency. Good news! People vaccinated against Covid-19 can go without masks indoors and outdoors, CDC says https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/10/politics/hhs-transgender-healthcare-protections-biden-administration/index.html Play video clip. Play this clip and start at the 3:58min mark: https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/05/12/cdc-director-cant-give-data-showing-its-unsafe-for-vaccinated-people-to-unmask-says-guidance-will-be-updated-very-soon/ Biden Tweet regarding Uber and Lyft: “We're working hard to ensure transportation is less of a barrier when it comes to getting a COVID-19 vaccine. And I'm excited to share that starting May 24th, Uber and Lyft will offer everyone in America free rides to vaccination sites.” Inflation Concerns Grow as Biden and the Democrats Don't Understand Basic Math https://dailycaller.com/2021/05/12/joe-biden-spending-inflation-hidden-tax-everything-purchase-coronavirus/ According to the Daily Caller: “President Joe Biden's relief package may not be the primary contributor to the rise in prices witnessed in recent weeks, experts say, his administration has proposed a $2.3 trillion American Jobs Plan and $1.8 trillion American Families Plan, which could pump an unprecedented $6.1 trillion into the economy in under two years.” But here is the thing. Within 12 months Congress passed $5T in stimulus packages. And this was because the government told you to stop working. Now math-ignoraumous Biden is proposing $6T in more spending this year. Here is how inflation works. Inflation is basically the result of having more dollars in the economy than goods. More cash to play with and fewer goods to purchase, price will inevitably go up. But what we have done this last year is self-inflicted inflation. The government told everybody to stop working, killing supply chains, and then the dumped a bunch of money into businesses they shutdown and into our bank accounts, and then add that to the long term unemployment benefits that everyone is getting to not go back to work, and we get the perfect formula for the spike in inflation we are seeing. It could be short term, but having the Biden economic incompetence in the drivers seat, I dont think it is going to be short term. Don't get me wrong, Republicans are to blame just as much as the Democrats in all this. Closing This is Gabriel Rench with Crosspolitic News. 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Congress is considering two major pieces of legislation, The American Jobs Plan and The American Families Plan both contain many tax changes for individuals and business owners. In this week's episode our guest, Lloyd Ippolito, CPA, MBA, and member of Tom Wheelwright's WealthAbility Network discusses several of the potential changes and explains what implications that may have on your planning needs for 2022. Enjoy this week's episode. Resources Contact Lloyd- Calendly Link: https://calendly.com/mts-lippolito/30min Phone Number: (631) 840-0095 Schedule your Discovery Call with Anthony or Cameron here http://bit.ly/iwc15YT We use affiliate links. If you decide to buy something, we may receive compensation from those companies Check our online course at www.InfiniteWealthCourse.com Nelson Nash documentary http://bit.ly/NelsonDoc Buy Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash http://bit.ly/BYOBbookIWC
Biden tax plan is getting updated, but will it even pass?In this episode, Trishul and Aaron discuss updates to the Biden tax plan as it makes its way through Congress. Most of the changes target the top 1% of income earners. For example, there's talk of increases to income taxes, capital gains taxes, corporate taxes, and even estate taxes. But will any of this even make a dent in the pockets of billionaires? While Biden is trying to target income inequality, his plan does little to address wealth inequality. So Trishul outlines one radical idea that could change everything.Episode ReferencesMMS #67: Biden Tax Plan proposalMMS #77: Mega Backdoor Roth 401kMMS #86: True Tax Rate of wealthiest AmericansMMS #37: How the rich never pay a dollar in taxesMMS #38: The US tax system is screwing you overKitces.com: Analyzing Biden's New "American Families Plan" Tax ProposalProPublica: Peter Thiel's $5B Roth IRAProPublica: How the Wealthy Avoid TaxesAmerica's Billionaire's Pay an Average Income Tax of 8.2%WSJ: What Peter Thiel's Roth IRA Means for YoursBiden Backs Tax on Billionaires Unrealized GainsThermal RunawayDemocrats Seeking $3.5T DealTax BracketsHead of HouseholdPodcast DescriptionWelcome to The Mind Money Spectrum Podcast where your hosts Aaron Agte and Trishul Patel go beyond traditional finance questions to help you explore how to use your money to achieve the freedom you want in life. Aaron is a Financial Planner from the Bay Area, and Trishul is a Wealth Manager on the East Coast. For more information about Aaron, check out GraystoneAdvisor.com. And for more information on Trishul check out InvestingForever.com. We thank you all for listening, and stay tuned for our latest episode on our website, MindMoneySpectrum.com.
ANOTHER new piece of tax legislation has been proposed. While nothing is set in stone, it's really important to see what tax changes may be on the horizon. Changes to capital gains rates, income taxes rates, and the potential death of the backdoor Roth IRA are all on the table. Learn more about what is in legislators crosshairs and what you can do to begin planning for potential tax changes. For more information and show notes visit: https://bwmplanning.com/episode9 Connect With Us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BrownleeWealthManagement/?ref=py_c Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brownlee-wealth-management/ Disclosure: This information is for informational purposes only. Nothing discussed during this video should be interpreted as tax, legal, or investment advice. If you have questions pertaining to your specific situation, please consult the appropriate qualified professional.
If they give something to you, they want something in return, and the American Families Plan is showing us what they plan to grab first! Always keep in mind how to keep yourself out of their reach. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.
Teacher TakeawaysAdvocacy: building a sense of boldness and finding allies.” - AnnaAdvocates set goals and make commitments.Constantly educate yourself:Subscribe to credible sources and social media -NAEYC (policy page) Find networks of people that also care about what you do (your field)!Put out “a call to action!” Senators, congressmen— they all need to hear from teachers!SAY: “Hi ______, we need _______ and want to thank you for ________.”ResourcesReferenced in the InterviewLinks for finding local legislatures:https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/mapReach out here for one-click to write to all your reps about ECE funding! https://fyff.quorum.us/campaign/34126/Shma Koleinu (Hear Our Voices): Click the link to learn more and join the group!The Paradigm Project Facebook GroupAmy O'Leary Resources:VIDEOSLIDE DECK American Family Plan:In May, President Biden shared with the country his vision for an American Families Plan. Like the American Rescue Plan that passed in March, this new plan is revolutionary in the ways it will support families (free tuition for three- and four-year-olds, wraparound care, and tax cuts) and invest in early childhood education (teacher preparation programs and wages increases). In the months ahead, the actual text of a bill will be drafted and proposed in the Congress. This bill text will be the result of behind-the-scenes negotiations by the Biden administration, various congressional offices, and assorted advocates. We expect that the text of the plan will mirror what the White House has already proposed and that it may, as well, include select details from other ECE and families plans that have been proposed, such as the Childcare for Working Families Act, the Childcare as Infrastructure Act, and the Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act. CCDBG - fact checks + summary:Federal Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funding allows states to provide child care subsidies for low-income families with children under 13.The majority of funds serve children under 5, with the remainder supporting care for children ages 5-13 while they are not in school. These subsidies help remove barriers to affordable, high-quality child care—whether in the center- or home-based settings. Further, the law allows states to pair state and federal funds to improve access and quality of child care available to families within existing state and local systems. In this way, CCDBG plays a critical role in ensuring young children are accessing the high-quality early learning experiences that support their healthy development and prepare them for kindergarten while their parents work or attend school.Check out our sponsor, American Jewish University to find out how you can get the credentials you need to go farther in your ECE career!
On September 13, the House Ways and Means Committee and the Joint Committee on Taxation released drafts of proposed tax legislation and estimated budget effects of taxes under the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill. Many of the provisions in the draft legislation are familiar from President Biden's American Families Plan and American Jobs Plan and Treasury's Green Book released earlier this year. In this session, Cherry Bekaert's Tax Beat hosts, Brooks and Sarah, walk through highlights of the draft legislation including proposed tax rate changes and the taxpayers who may be impacted. They also discuss surprises in the draft bill that were not mentioned in the earlier proposals from President Biden, and the effective dates for various provisions. To close out the discussion, Brian Dill, partner and leader of the Firm's International Tax Practice Team, joins in for a discussion of the proposed legislative changes to FDII, GILTI, foreign tax credits and other tax provisions impacting companies operating within and outside of the U.S. Chapter Marks:01:30 Background – legislative process - $1.2 T infrastructure08:02 Tax rate changes (effective for tax years beginning after 12/31/2021)11:13 Capital gains (generally effective for transactions on or after September 13, 2021) 14:42 Taxing income from a pass-through business (effective for tax years beginning after 12/31/2021)20:01 Estates and trusts (generally effective for estates and gifts arising after 12/31/2021)22:25 Mega-IRAs (generally effective for tax years beginning after 12/31/2021)24:39 Other Selected Provisions26:30 International Tax Provisions
Tax changes would be potentially catastrophic for farm families, and it's an issue that affects every American. National Cattlemen's Beef Association Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs Danielle Beck talks to Chrissy Wozniak about the developments. Last week NCBA released a letter to House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committee urging them to consider the implications that changes to federal tax policy will have on family-owned agricultural businesses.Nearly 330 trade associations representing family-owned food, agriculture and related businesses agree that, when drafting legislation to implement President Biden's "Build Back Better" agenda, it is critical that the “American Families Plan” must also support family farms and ranches. “Congress must consider the complex structure of family-owned agricultural businesses that serve as the backbone of rural economies; therefore, understand how changes to long-standing provisions in the tax code could be detrimental to the financial viability of these businesses as they transfer to the next generation,” said Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs Danielle Beck.“This is not a partisan issue; in fact, it's an issue that affects every single American. With more than 370 million acres expected to change hands in the next two decades, preserving long-standing provisions in the federal tax code is a win-win situation for producers and consumers alike. Whether their family has preserved the land for generations, or they are a beginning, veteran or minority farmer getting their start in the industry – without federal tax policy that supports a viable business climate for the next generation of producers, building on the environmental and economic contributions of today's producers is impossible and risks compromising our nation's ability to produce a safe, abundant and affordable food supply. The consequences of taxing family farms and ranches out of business completely undermines the 'Build Back Better' agenda.”To learn more visit the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's website at https://www.ncba.org.This episode is sponsored by GAPS Ontario, your phosphorus solutions partner. To learn more visit https://gapsontario.caThe Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit annually convenes over 800 of the country's female agribusiness decision-makers. The 2022 WIA Summit, September 26-28 in Dallas, TX includes presentations from Cargill's Corporate Senior Vice President, Animal Health & Nutrition, Ruth Kimmelshue; Marco Orioli, VP of Global Grain & Processing for EMEA, CHS; and Brooke Appleton of the NCGA. Learn more at https://agr.fyi/wia_register. FIRA USA 18-20 OCT. 2022 (FRESNO-CA): The only 3-day event dedicated to the California and North America market for autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.Learn More at https://agr.fyi/fira
During the 2021-22 school year, every child across the U.S. will have access to free school meals, a result of flexibilities issued through the USDA. Yet for years, students have been served tons of foods that are loaded with excess, added sugars—things like chocolate milk, cereal, and condiments. Even more concerning is that some of the foods can exceed a child's entire day's worth of added sugars. In this episode, I sat down with Colin Schwartz, MPP, Deputy Director of Federal Affairs at the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Schwartz works on nutrition policy and advocacy and has conducted research about school meals and added sugars in school foods. We talked about what parents can expect this year with school meals, how much sugar kids are actually consuming, what parents need to know about “copycat foods,” and what they can do to advocate for healthier options. Welcome 3:18 Now that we're heading into the new school year, are many of the COVID-19 waivers still in place and what should parents expect? 4:33 What work are you and the Center for Science in the Public Interest doing to move Universal School Meals forward? 7:03 This year, California and Maine decided to offer free school meals. Do you think in the next few months other states will follow suit? 8:30 Will Universal School Meals happen? 9:13 Are the Trump era rollbacks still in place? 11:23 Are schools allowed to serve strawberry and chocolate milk? 15:05 Discussions around the nutrition of school lunch in the U.S. are often focused on sodium, saturated fat, and whole grains but what about added sugars? 18:55 What are the most common school foods that are high in added sugars? 21:13 What are “copycat foods” in school cafeterias? 26:23 Are there groups working to reduce the amount of added sugars in school meals? 27:23 What can parents do if they want—or need to—get school meals and avoid or reduce added sugars? 32:12 What can parents do to advocate for healthier school meals? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Colin Schwartz talks about President Biden's American Families Plan and the proposed new nutrition standards. Colin Schwartz talks about how California adopted universal free school meals and Maine passed a law to provide free school meals through 2023. Colin Schwartz mentions the 2021 study he co-authored that showed 9 out of 10 schools exceed added sugars in their meals. Colin talks about The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 recommendations of less than 10 percent of added sugars per day. To learn more about the Center for Science in the Public Interest and find out how to advocate for healthier school meals, visit CSPInet.org FROM OUR PARTNERS Kids Cook Real Food eCourse The Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, created by a mom of 4 and a former elementary school teacher, is designed to build connection, confidence, and creativity in the kitchen. The course includes 30 basic cooking skills, 45 videos including several bonuses, printable supply and grocery shopping lists, and kid-friendly recipes. The course is designed for all kids ages 2 to teen and has three different skill levels. More than 18,000 families have taken the course and The Wall Street Journal named it the #1 cooking class for kids. Sign up now for the Kids Cook Real Food ecourse and get a free lesson for being a “Food Issues” listener. Thrive Market Thrive Market is an online membership-based market that has the highest quality, organic, non-GMO, healthy, and sustainable products. From groceries, clean beauty, safe supplements, and non-toxic home products to ethical meat, sustainable seafood, clean wine, and more, Thrive Market is where members save an average of $32 on every order! Through Thrive Gives, every paid membership sponsors a free one for a low-income family. Join Thrive Market today and get 25% off your first order and a free gift. Vitamix Unlike other blenders, the Vitamix blends everything up into a super-smooth ...
In this episode of Commitment Matters, Mary speaks with Steve Gottheim, General Counsel for ALTA, whom you can contact via email at steve@alta.org. As a reminder, as with all our podcast episodes, this interview should not be considered as legal advice. During their conversation, Steve or Mary mentioned:In May of 2020, ALTA conducted a survey covering various digital closing options and adoption. Here is a recap of their findings. Plus, this November, 2019 ALTA survey indicates a growing interest in offering digital closings throughout the industry.Steve mentioned his article unpacking why you can't “just slap an eSignature on a pdf…”Remember back when the CFPB first debuted the idea of a “whack the stack” initiative?ALTA offers an informational pdf on the Secure Notarization Act and here is its official summary on the Congress website. Several articles, like this one from DLA Piper and JDUSPRA, offer more on its reintroduction in 2021.Steve and Mary touched on how creative title agencies had to become to conduct closings in the early days of COVID-19. Here are two great episodes from agents on the front line about this very thing; listen to Erin Tracy Jenner and Brad Jones tell of their experiences back in season one!Check out this industry brief from Docusign to learn more about its benefits.Freddie Mac has created this helpful checklist to implement eClosing and Fannie Mae has developed this learning center on the topic. Plus, as Steve and Mary noted, the GSE's have issued new guidance on RON. The ALTA Title and Settlement Agent Registry now offers a RON-ready self-identifier icon for agents!Mary and Steve reminisced on the readiness of the title industry during the run up to TRID. Were you active in the ALTA TRID Forum?Keep an eye out here for future ALTA Advocacy Summit information.Steve speaks of two goals playing in tension with the new administration: a desire for bipartisanship versus a democratic, progressive push. This article indicates most voters believe Biden wants bipartisanship but there's some question as to how it's defined.Meet Marcia L. Fudge, the newest United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Janet Yellen, United States Secretary of the Treasury.Here is a bit more on President Biden's initial remarks on the bipartisan infrastructure deal. The White House also offers these fact sheets on the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan.Steve mentioned the National Defense Authorization Act “always passes” in a bipartisan move. Here's a quick overview of this series of laws. And, here's a look at the latest authorization of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021.The LA Times offers this look at the “tight rope act” for the widely-varied democratic caucus. Steve and Mary talk about the possible elimination or capping of 1031 Exchanges. To learn more about this issue, check out our episode with Ted C. Jones, Chief Economist – Senior Vice President at Stewart Title Guaranty Company, plus this article originally linked in that episode's show notes.As noted, after a 50/50 vote, the confirmation of current director nominee, Rohit Chopra to the CFPB was first stalled because of an FTC vacancy and then due to allegations of partisan employment practices.Steve noted the Supreme Court ruled last June the structure of the CFPB was unconstitutional.Want to read what ranking Senate member, Patrick Toomy asked in his letter to Rohit Chopra?The acting CFPB director, David Uejio outlined priorities and announced plans for more aggressive enforcement and supervision.Here's more on the outlook of fair homeownership opportunities for all.Steve quotes this forecast from the Pew Research Center, which states there will not be ethnic majority in US by 2055.Steve notes block chain can't replace Title Agents. This Bisnow.com article agrees!Get to know Chief Justice John Roberts, whom Steve praises for his institutional concern against partisan ruling.Here's more on the Supreme Court's ruling of No Concrete Harm, No Standing and the two cases mentioned in this episode: Spokeo, Inc. v Robins and TransUnion LLC v Ramirez.Read up on OFAC Sanctions.Former CFPB Director, Kathy Kraninger is credited for creating these RESPA FAQs. Join the Title Action Network (TAN) to participate in ALTA's advocacy actions.Learn more about the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation!Steve recommends connecting with ALTA's SVP of Public Affairs Christopher Morton, or VP of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser and ALTA's Director of Grassroots and Political Affairs, Leah Shimp Vass for industry political actions.If you'd like to contact the Commitment Matters podcast, email podcasts@ramquest.com. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit RamQuest.com/podcast to download the latest episode. Lastly, we love to see when and how you're listening. Share our posts, or create your own and tag them: #CommitmentMattersPodcast
In this special episode of the "Voices for Human Needs" podcast, we continue our last discussion on the fight against child poverty, but with a focus on creating greater equity both before, and after a child is born. Our featured speaker is Joy Spencer, the Executive Director of Equity Before Birth, a nonprofit in Durham, North Carolina, and a member of MomsRising. Co-hosts Abigail Alpern Fisch and Leo Nguyen from the Coalition on Human Needs speak with Joy about how she channels her lived experiences as a single mother navigating limited paid leave policies and the lack of child care infrastructure into her professional and community advocacy work on behalf of positive health outcomes for all children and families. Joy's story not only highlights the need to pass critical proposals within the American Families Plan that would expand infrastructure for paid family leave, medical leave, and child care, but also, how such policies will promote greater equity and support all families across the socio-economic spectrum, especially BIPOC parents. Last, but not least, Joy advises listeners on how to connect with other advocates in their communities and utilize storytelling to inform the elected leaders on these needed policies. Read more about this episode, and actions you can take now, at the Voices for Human Needs Blog: https://www.chn.org/voices/episode-3-podcast-paid-leave-child-care The full transcript of this podcast episode is available here. To learn more about the work being done by Joy and the organizations mentioned in this episode, please see below: Joy Spencer, Equity Before Birth: https://www.equitybeforebirth.com, Moms Rising: https://www.momsrising.org Joy Spencer's Full Testimony before the House Ways & Means Committee April 21, 2021: https://waysandmeans.house.gov/sites/democrats.waysandmeans.house.gov/files/documents/Joy%20Spencer%20Testimony.pdf Full House Committee Hearing: “In Their Own Words: Paid Leave, Child Care, and an Economy that Failed Women” April 21, 2021: https://waysandmeans.house.gov/legislation/hearings/full-committee-hearing-their-own-words-paid-leave-child-care-and-economy-failed National Partnership for Women and Families Report on Paid Family and Medical Leave: A Racial Justice Issue and Opportunity: https://www.nationalpartnership.org/our-work/resources/economic-justice/paid-leave/paid-family-and-medical-leave-racial-justice-issue-and-opportunity.pdf This podcast was produced by the Coalition on Human Needs: http://www.chn.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voices-for-human-needs/message
How does the American Families Plan affect you and your business? Lindsay Kline is joined by Tony Harmon, CPA and attorney, to dive deep into the proposed legislation. Contact Lindsay: info@sakline.com / 214-785-8489 (Dallas), 210-964-8414 (San Antonio) & 866-266-5738 (toll-free) / sakline.com Contact Tony: anthony@harmonkangcpa.com / 214-715-6995
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This episode of the Tax Beat is part two of reviewing the U.S. Treasury's “General Explanations of the Administration's Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Proposals” (the “Green Book”). The Treasury report was released on May 28, 2021, and provides details of the tax provisions introduced with the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan. Following up on our Green Book, Part One conversation, we discuss what happens next in Congress and what other competing needs must be addressed within a limited number of days that Congress is in session. We also touch on the G7 agreement regarding a minimum tax rate. Finally, we turn our conversation to some good news in the Green Book – new and enhanced tax incentives and credits. Ron Wainwright, Cherry Bekaert's Credits and Accounting Methods Leader joins hosts Brooks and Sarah for this episode.The conversation includes: 4:12: Legislative Update13:30: G7 Agreement for Minimum Tax Rate15:58: Business Incentives20:18: Energy Incentives31:21: R&D Tax Credit Proposed Legislative Changes
In this episode, we dive into what Biden is proposing with the new tax plan, how it may affect business owners, and how you can begin determining what actions make sense for your situation.While nothing has been passed yet, President Biden has proposed the American Families Plan, which would substantially change tax rates for high-income individuals. One aspect of that reform includes increasing the long-term capital gains rates (for those with income over $1 million). Historically, long-term capital-gains (assets held for more than a year) have had preferential tax treatment. Depending on your income, LTCGs are taxed at either 0%, 15%, or 20%. For those lucky enough to have over $500k in income (roughly), Long-Term Capital Gains are taxed at 20%, which is much lower than the Ordinary Income Tax Rates for people at that income level, which could be around 35-37%.So What Is Biden Proposing?The American Families Plan would eliminate the preferential LTCGs rate for those with income over $1 million. Meaning, LTCGs over $1 million would be taxed at their Ordinary Income Tax rate, which could be as high as 39.6% under the new proposal (since Biden is proposing increasing the highest rate from 37% to 39.6%).Find the blog version of this podcast at LuminaryWealth.comOr check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channelFollow us on Instagram @luminary.wealthLet's connect on LinkedInDisclaimerThis podcast is not intended to provide financial or tax advice. The information, services and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your tax, investment or other financial professional regarding your personal financial situation.
The latest large proposal of the Biden administration is The American Families Plan. The debates in creating this large tax plan are huge, everchanging and cross party lines. Patti meets with Bill Cass, the Director of Wealth Management for Putnam Investments to discuss the implications of the proposal as it looks now in the summer of 2021. They discuss the tax law changes that will most likely get passed later this year, as well as the proposed changes that are rumored to be eliminated from the final proposal of the bill before it is passed. Patti and Bill share how high net worth individuals, corporations and anyone with an estate plan that involves gifting and Trusts will learn a few surprises that may come with the President's new tax proposal.
Rep. Levin hosts a virtual town hall with Boys and Girls Club of Oceanside CEO Jodi Diamond to discuss the challenges around child care and the need for investments in caregiving through the American Families Plan. Rep. Levin also provides other updates and answers questions on voting rights, infrastructure, and more.
This episode of the Tax Beat is part one of two reviewing the U.S. Treasury's “General Explanations of the Administration's Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Proposals” (aka, the “Green Book”). This report was released on May 28, 2021 and provides details of the tax provisions introduced with the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan. This episode focuses attention on proposed tax rate increases for corporations and individuals, and capital gains – both realized and unrealized. Tax Beat hosts Brooks and Sarah welcome back Cherry Bekaert tax professionals, Mike Kirkman, Leader of the Firm's Estate Gift and Trust practice, and Barry Weins, Director, specializing in corporate tax and transactions tax services. Both Mike and Barry participated in the Tax Beat episode covering the American Families Plan. Topics Discussed:4:15 Proposed tax rate increases for corporations11:37 Proposed tax rate increases for high earning individuals18:05 Proposed tax on unrealized gains with gifts and estate transfers29:30 Proposed tax on active income from pass-through entities33:56 Proposed tax changes to close “loopholes”
This episode features a conversation with Mt. Hood Community College student Bakr Alkarawi, who shares how his own experience as a student facing housing insecurity has propelled him to take action and work with college leadership, policymakers and community partners towards a bill in the Oregon legislature that would fund services and support for students facing houselessness. Bakr offers helpful perspective on what resources and staffing support have assisted him while taking GED and college-level coursework at Mt. Hood including the STEP grant, MHCC Foundation scholarships, and guidance from key faculty and staff along the way. Mt. Hood Community College President, Dr. Lisa Skari, discusses different strategies the college has taken to address student basic needs insecurity integrating student voices in this work. Lastly, Katie Brown, Director of Government Relations, at the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), talks about the current federal policy landscape related to community colleges and addressing students' unmet financial need. This community college priorities document from ACCT (and AACC) for the American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan legislation is a helpful summary and guide from the conversation with Katie.
On today's episode, I'm joined by Pam Prine, co-founder of Keystone Capital Management Group, an investment and retirement planning firm. Her company manages hundreds of millions of dollars for their clients. In this episode, we discuss how to manage money, including how to identify an investment strategy that is connected to your financial plan and goals, as well as your unique personality. We also chat about how to plan for early retirement when running a small business. Finally, we touch on the proposed American Families Plan. Enjoy! To get in touch with Pam and Keystone Capital Management Group: -Check out their website at www.keystonegroupaz.com -Call them at 623 299 9710 -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeystoneCapitalManagementGroupLLC -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keystone-capital-management-group/ Pick up a copy of Chase's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1082783188
This week we're joined by Dawn Huckelbridge, director of Paid Leave for All, to talk about the importance of paid family and medical leave and President Biden's American Families Plan.Find Paid Leave for All:Website: https://paidleaveforall.org/Follow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this week's episode, Rachel Greszler joins to discuss what President Biden's Infrastructure Plan and American Families Plan mean for women and children. We specifically focus on whether funneling hundreds of billions of dollars to things like childcare and paid family leave help or harm American families. Rachel is a Research Fellow in Economic, Budget and Entitlements in the Institute for Economic Freedom and Opportunity at the Heritage Foundation, where she focuses on retirement and labor policies such as Social Security, disability insurance, pensions, and worker compensation. Rachel also provides research and commentary on workplace issues, including federal employee compensation; women's issues; and labor policies such as the minimum wage and paid family leave. Before joining Heritage in 2013, Greszler was a senior economist on the staff of the Joint Economic Committee of the Congress for seven years. She completed her graduate studies at Georgetown University, where she earned master's degrees in both economics and public policy.--She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today's news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts. You don't have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us. We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let's face it, you're in control of your own life and can think for yourself. You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you're equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/connect. Independent Women's Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women's issues. IWF promotes policies that aren't just well-intended, but actually enhance people's freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn't just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women's Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Subscribe to IWF's YouTube channel. Follow IWF on social media: - on Twitter- on Facebook- on Instagram#IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Six months from now, what will your business's tax position be? (Talk about a literal million-dollar question!)President Biden has proposed new federal tax plans affecting both businesses and individuals. And while the specifics remain up in the air, the time to start preparing your business to adapt is now. In this episode of The Wrap, Lisa Billings, CPA, and William Dow, CPA, join our hosts to discuss the possibilities of future tax changes under the Biden Administration and what implications they could have for businesses. After listening to this episode, you'll be able to:Understand where the American Families Plan stands in the legislative life cycleDifferentiate the Made in America Tax Plan from the American Families PlanGrasp what economic impact these plans may have and how it may influence decisions made by business owners and leadersKnow what provisions have been proposed as part of these plansUnderstand what impact the federal tax plans may have on state taxesConsider how your business can start anticipating future tax changes nowThis episode reflects our views at the time it was recorded. Information within should be used as reference only. We recommend that you talk to your Warren Averett advisor, or another business advisor, for the most current information or for guidance specific to your organization.
Beyond seeing history repeat itself time and time again, people advocating for the quality and affordability of childcare has been occurring since the early 1900's.Instead of childcare, the idea of mother pensions came about so that women could stay at home with their children. It quickly gained popular support because it did nothing to challenge traditional gender roles. By the 1930's, every state in the union passed some level of a mother pension law, but by doing this, childcare was pushed further into the shadows. However, most mothers found themselves ineligible for pensions and had no choice but to find work and some form of care for their children.The Children's Bureau worked to strengthen mothers' pensions instead of shifting the focus to childcare. At the urging of prominent early childhood educators, programs were established called emergency nursery schools (ENS) because more women were being recruited to do defense-work due to WWII. Nonetheless, several thousands of these schools closed down because teachers left for better paying jobs. As ENS's closed, women had no choice but to leave their children alone at home or allow them to sleep in cars while they worked night shifts. The media capitalized on these situations and reported "selfish-wage earning mothers" and "children in group care may suffer the effects of maternal deprivation."By 1946, the Maternal and Child Welfare Act was proposed and not passed. It would have allowed the continuing of federal funding for daycares. Instead, the government allotted a Child Tax Deduction. No government administration has been able to push through a universal childcare policy.In the 1980's, for-profit childcares began to emerge as more women began to re-enter the workforce, however there were issues with quality and affordability. This is the underlying theme to this day.So, what does good childcare reform look like? Employing teachers who have knowledge in early childhood education and seeing education and care as a necessary combination is essential. Care providers are early educators.Even if policies are passed on a federal level, each state can take that legislation and alter it accordingly, which excludes specific socioeconomic classes and limits the ability for it to truly be universal. It also perpetuates the achievement gaps between people from high and low income families.Ashley and Kimberly have an extensive discussion on where we go from here, including an overview of the American Families Plan proposed by the Biden administration. They review the facts from a bipartisan perspective with bipartisan resources.Resources:The History of Child Care in the U.S. by Sonya Michel, Ph.D.What does good child care reform look like? By Elise Gould, Lea J.E. Austin, and Marcy Whitebook Childcare AwareFact Sheet: The American Families Plan
Ohio's senior senator, Sherrod Brown, joins Crain's Cleveland for a discussion on all things government, locally and nationally. We touch base on "going big" with President Biden's focus on infrastructure, and Brown's work on the American Families Plan, which he calls "the highlight of my career." Plus, Brown talks about public policy, the economy, plans for the next generation of Americans and of course, Indians baseball.
(Originally aired 5/6/21) President Joe Biden’s has touted the proposed American Families Plan as an investment in our children, our families, and our economic future. Like the American Rescue Plan, which passed in March, and the American Jobs Proposal, currently on the table, the Families Plan has a huge price tag. As you might expect, this is getting a lot of mixed reaction from lawmakers. But we wanted to get Behind the Headlines and take a deeper look at where Utah families are struggling, and what impact the President’s proposal might have. To watch the full video version and see the full transcript, go HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host Teri Barr is talking with Kelly Anne Smith, Consumer Finance Reporter with Forbes Advisor, to learn more about the new "American Families Plan" proposed by the President. Highlights include everything from support for paid family and medical leave to changes in the cost of child care and paying for community college. Could it become reality? Teri and Kelly Anne discuss the time-line, and more. Support the show: https://omny.fm/shows/pennywise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode we talk about the culture war Republicans are launching against Joe Biden's American Family Plan and specifically how it's related to the ongoing War on Women. Overall, women have lost a net of 5.4 million jobs during the pandemic-induced recession compared with 4.4 million lost by men.
The American Families Plan would cost significantly more than the Biden administration's estimate of $1.8 trillion according to a new analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. But the plan's proposals for free education would help to offset some of those costs in the long run. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mark Schoeff - Politics and President Biden's Tax Plan - 1:00-20:30Biden tax plans and the ensuing adviser/client obsession around planningFinancial advisers' take on the plansA sign of changing demographics among the adviser community?Possible effects - The inflation risk and hastening M&A activity in the RIA sectorNico Marais - 21:00-40:45Benefits of private equity ownershipHow Reverence works with its firmsPlans for WFAM - Rebranding? ETFs? Work from home vs. return to office?How the future WFAM fits into the marketCover Story: Heeding tax winds, advisers chart new financial tactics for clientsGuest Bio: Nico Marais is CEO of Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). Nico leads a team of more than 1,400 including more than 400 investment professionals, and offices around the world. He serves as a member of the Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) Operating Committee and is based in San Francisco.
Beginning the new season of The Black Swans podcast is Megan Gorman, who breaks down the latest tax proposals in Biden's American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan, which cover child tax credits, capital gains rates, and more. Gorman found her passion for taxes after leaving her small hometown in New Jersey for college; today, she's a founder and managing partner of Chequers Financial Management in San Francisco, with clientele ranging from entrepreneurs to those with inherited family wealth. Hear her also explain the ins and outs of a career in estate planning in this episode. Megan Gorman is the founder and managing partner of Chequers Financial Management, a female owned high net worth tax and financial planning firm in San Francisco, California. Megan's clientele ranges from entrepreneurs to corporate executives to inherited family wealth. An attorney by training, she is passionate about the problem-solving required to work in the world of complex financial planning. Megan spent the first part of her career as a Vice-President at Ayco, A Goldman Sachs Company and BNY Mellon Wealth Management. She has a B.A. in History from Bryn Mawr College and a JD from Rutgers School of Law. She is a Senior Contributor at Forbes and writes on personal finance and income tax. She is frequently quoted across prominent financial media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, CNBC and US News. Megan also speaks on topics including taxes, retirement and estate planning. Her recent engagements include Schwab Impact, Tory Burch Foundation, Chief and Better Place Forests. She can be heard weekly on the panel of the Money Tree Investing Podcast discussing trending topics in the investment world. She is also appearing regularly on WealthManagement.com's Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous Podcast where recent episodes include discussions on the estate plans of Tom Petty, Prince and Luke Perry. Megan is currently serving on the Rutgers Law School Alumni Board and on the Board of Trustees for the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). She is an adjunct professor of law at Golden Gate School of Law. Connect with Megan on Twitter @megan_e_gorman https://www.thewealthintersection.com/
Join Health Affairs Insider.Last month, the Biden administration unveiled the $1.8 trillion American Families Plan, which includes $45 billion to enrich federal nutrition programs for families and children. The plan builds on the expansion of the Pandemic-EBT program from March 2021.Research has shown that summer EBT programs decrease food insecurity among children but some children have yet to benefit from the COVID-19 pandemic food aid program due to administrative challenges.Listen to Health Affairs' Leslie Erdelack and Jessica Bylander discuss food insecurity and President Biden's latest efforts on federal food aid.Related Links: How COVID-19 Threatens The Safety Net For US Children (Health Affairs) Biden Proposal Will Make Free School Lunch Available To 29 Million Children Every Summer (CNBC) Low-Income Families Left Waiting For Billions In Food Aid As Children Go Hungry (Politico) The Effect Of Pandemic EBY On Measures Of Food Hardship (Brookings) Subscribe: RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castro | Stitcher | Deezer | Overcast
This week Howie and Angela talks about Biden's American Families Plan and takes viewer questions ranging from the COVID vaccine distribution to Biden's imperialism to Green campaigns. 00:00: Intro/Biden's Climate Plan: A Promise He Can't Keep 04:00: American Families Plan 17:25: Vaccine distribution 21:15: Biden bombing Syria 22:50: What if a progressive wins the Dem nomination in 2024? 27:30: Mike Gravel's plan for direct democracy 29:30: COVID and Capitalism 32:00: Force the Vote 34:15: Talking points to progressive Democrats 37:20: First Green Representative in the House? 41:35: Ending Credit Score System 43:33: 2024 Green Nominee 44:30: Global Vaccine Rollout 46:00: Prison Abolition 48:05: Biden in cigarettes vs cannabis 51:25: New fairness doctrine 55:00: 3D printing homes 56:10: Housing crisis, homelessness, and evictions 59:45: Effective alternative communication 1:01:30: Closing Remarks Streamed on 5/4/2021 Watch the video at: https://youtu.be/tyQlBDcU5ak Green Socialist Notes is a weekly livestream/podcast hosted by 2020 Green Party/Socialist Party presidential and vice presidential nominees, Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker. Started as a weekly campaign livestream in the spring of 2020, the streams have continued post elections and are now under the umbrella of the Green Socialist Organizing Project, which grew out of the 2020 presidential campaign. Green Socialist Notes seeks to provide both an independent Green Socialist perspective, as well as link listeners up with opportunities to get involved in building a real people-powered movement in their communities. Green Socialist Notes Podcast Every Tuesday at 8:00 PM EDT on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Twitch. Every Thursday at 7:00 AM EDT on most major podcast outlets. Music by Gumbo le Funque Intro: She Taught Us Outro: #PowerLoveFreedom
This week, Kaleb, Torence, and Terrell react to President Biden's first address to a joint session of congress and discuss Biden's new plan: The American Families Plan. Weekly episodes every Thursday. Text us your questions and comments at 208-918-3809 and dangerouslylikely@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram (@Dangerously_Likely) and on Twitter (@DngerouslyLikly).
Danielle Douglas-Gabriel from the Washington Post joins The Student Loan Podcast to discuss President Joe Biden's recent American Families Plan announcement and its impact on higher education costs and student loans. Capture everything that was covered in today's episode by visiting the show notes at: https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode27 Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo to learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, President Biden unveiled his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. This plan has a goal of fully funding expanded education, childcare, paid leave, and other items. In order to pay for this plan, Biden has proposed additional taxes for the top 1% of earners in America. In this episode, I break down all of the details of the plan, as well as discuss whether or not it will work as intended. Enjoy! Pick up a copy of Chase's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1082783188
Nonprofit News for the week of May 4th, 2021 Democratic Nonprofit Sues Ahead of Potential Redistricting Fight Off the heels of a contentious and troublesome 2020 census, the next political fight shaping up with substantial impact might be redistricting. Acknowledging these tense political battles yet to come, a lawsuit filed by the nonprofit National Redistricting Action Fund, associated with the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, is filing lawsuits in an attempt to make the results of any political impasses fair. While the specifics of the case or complex, nonprofits and advocacy groups should know that redistricting can significantly impact both national and local politics for a decade. Redistricting alone could mean the difference between a Democrat and GOP - controlled House of Representatives, according to experts. The politics of redistricting are such that in most cases, states themselves decide who ends up in a particular district, actively franchising and disenfranchising communities in the process. Read more ➝ Atlanta Girl Scouts Left With $3 Million In Unsold Cookies For local Girl Scouts, the fundraising gap left by nearly 700k+ unsold boxes of cookies could mean the difference between affording to be able to partake in scout-related activities and not being able to do so. The decrease in efficacy of door-to-door selling and other more commercial fundraisers should be a warning to nonprofits that so heavily rely on typically in-person fundraisers, especially during the pandemic. Read more ➝ The Summary... Having trouble reading these articles with popups? Use the Feedly Boards linked at the bottom to quickly go through curated articles. Independent Sector Statement on the American Families Plan and 28% Deduction Cap CHERP builds first nonprofit solar panel factory | Claremont Courier Organ-donation nonprofit Mid-America Transplant plans $10.5M development in Dogtown New York Life launches $1 billion impact investment initiative 145 House members call for $360 million in nonprofit security grant funding Nonprofit hopes to resettle refugee families in Va. town
Mandy abandons the show this week for something actually impactful. Meanwhile, Alex and Jim do the news. Topics include: Joe Rogan being an anti-vax moron, Joe Biden's big ole' American Families Plan proposal, his dem-brain means-tested attempt at tuition-free college, Bernie's College for All plan (which is, of course, a million times better), Mark Zuckerberg evicting native Hawaiians from his newly purchased beach, and India's coronavirus woes. Then we talk something many vets are thinking about: the War-That-Will-Not-End in Afghanistan. While Biden blows off the May 1st troop withdrawal date, and the Taliban prepares to attack coalition bases in reprisal, veterans of Afghanistan are back home trying to make sense of it all. Timothy Kudo captured this sentiment in a bottle with a NY Times opinion piece called "I Fought in Afghanistan. I Still Wonder, Was It Worth It?" Though he hasn't quite figured out yet that WAR IS A RACKET, he still works through his own Hurt Locker Moment, like we all have (or will). Link to the article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/14/opinion/afghanistan-war-biden-veterans.html If you want to reach out to us the best way is to send a note to pillowscreamradio@protonmail.com. One of us will respond. Being frustrated together is better than being frustrated alone. #You'reNotTheOnlyOne -Jim & Alex
On this edition, we update on recent and potential developments surrounding tax policy, break down for you the components of the proposed American Families Plan and more. Featured is Shane Lieberman, Federal Affairs Manager, UBS US Office of Public Policy. Host: Daniel Cassidy
EPISODE GUIDEOpening Statement - 5 minLHAC w/ Rachel Gonzalez - 14min 20 secTalkin' Politics - 41min 30 sec Bill 952 article (1619)HB 952 textAmendment via TwitterBiden Approval
Hoy es lunes 3 de Mayo, ya en el quinto mes del año!Y hoy te traemos el mejor episodio de todos:Como taco de la semana, te platicamos sobre el American Families Plan presentado por Biden la semana pasada, en la celebración de sus primeros 100 días como Presidente de EEUU.Te contamos cómo impacta esta propuesta a las familias hispanas en Estados Unidos, debido a que somos una población más joven y de ingresos medios y bajos, y te contamos sobre los impuestos que quiere subir Biden para financiar estos proyectos.Antes del episodio, te contamos sobre recientes reportes de millones de personas que no se han puesto su segunda dosis de la vacuna contra el covid-19. No dejes de vacunarte!Te dejamos los links con los que te puedes registrar para recibir la vacuna:Houston, click AQUÍ.Los Ángeles, click AQUÍ.Chicago, click AQUÍ.Nueva York, click AQUÍ.Como taco de pilón, sobre las big tech y cómo, a un año de la pandemia, siguen rompiendo récords de ventas y de ganancias.No olvides seguirnos en redes sociales y ponernos 5 estrellas! Nos ayudas mucho a crecer esta comunidad y llegar a más paisanos.Estamos en Instagram, Facebook y Twitter!
In today's episode of compounding lifestyle, Vegas Vacation, Joe Biden Addressed Congress, CNBC Stock Draft, and Stock Market Earnings Beats. Joe Biden's first address to Congress, Biden spoke about how taxing the rich will help fund his ambitious plans to help low- and middle-income families. The S&P 500 rose to a record high of more than 4,200 just after the aftermarket open. The Dow recovered intraday losses to trade higher by more than 200 points. The Nasdaq also advanced. Traders considered Biden's address to a joint session of Congress late Wednesday, during which he declared that "America is back on the move again" after a pandemic that devastated the U.S. economy and killed hundreds of thousands of individuals across the country. The address also served as a forum for him to tout his $2 trillion infrastructure plan and officially unveil a $1.8 trillion proposal aimed at supporting children, students, and families, and which will be funded in part through tax increases on wealthy Americans. Total federal spending will reach $6 trillion in the coming years with Biden's American Families Plan, the American Rescue Package, and plans to improve the country's infrastructure. The $1.8 trillion American Families Plan includes federal funds targeted at low- and middle-income families, aid to students, and tax cuts. The annual CNBC Stock Draft was held on Thursday. Ten professional investors, athletes, and celebrities each chose two picks from a list of 60 investment ideas. The contest will crown the winner as the team with the highest average return from April 29, 2021, to Feb. 11, 2022, the Friday before the Super Bowl. The list of 60 investments to choose from includes stocks, the Ark Innovation ETF (NYSE: $ARKK), Bitcoin, oil, and gold. Contestants in the 2021 CNBC Stock Draft included Tim Seymour, Stepanie Link, Kevin O'Leary, professional poker player Maria Ho, Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy, Twitch streamer, Mentalist Oz Pearlman, model Petra Nemcova, TikToker Josh Richards, and NBA All-Star Andre Iguodala. The annual CNBC Stock Draft was held on Thursday. Ten professional investors, athletes, and celebrities each chose two picks from a list of 60 investment ideas. The contest will crown the winner as the team with the highest average return from April 29, 2021, to Feb. 11, 2022, the Friday before the Super Bowl. The list of 60 investments to choose from includes stocks, the Ark Innovation ETF (NYSE: $ARKK), Bitcoin, oil, and gold. Contestants in the 2021 CNBC Stock Draft included Tim Seymour, Stepanie Link, Kevin O'Leary, professional poker player Maria Ho, Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy, Twitch streamer, Mentalist Oz Pearlman, model Petra Nemcova, TikToker Josh Richards, and NBA All-Star Andre Iguodala. The strong results from the mega-cap tech names add to a parade of companies that have so far exceeded expectations this earnings season, with a pick-up in economic activity and consumer confidence driving a surge in corporate profits over the doldrums of last year. As of early Wednesday, companies comprising nearly half of the S&P 500's market capitalization had reported earnings results, with 83% of these corporations topping estimates, and by an average of 21.7%. Companies including Amazon (AMZN) are poised to report results on Thursday. $ARKX $XOM $TSLA $AAL $BNGO $MARA $O $CRWD $FB $AAPL $FCEL $MGM $GOOGL $EZGO $SHOP $MTCH $DIS $PDD $ $TWTR $AMZN $EBET $PLTR $BFLY $ENZC $GM $ABNB $BUZZ $PTON $TDOC $DDD $U Bitcoin Ethereum, Stellar Control the Cash balance today and position yourself accordingly. Let's GO!!!!! Research Links: www.Finviz.com www.Nasdaq.com Jim Cramer Stock Draft: https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/04/20878618/20-picks-from-the-2021-cnbc-stock-draft-bitcoin-amazon-ark-lead-the-way Learn more about options: https://tinyurl.com/Compounding-Lifestyle Music-Footprints-Playglenthomas Voice Mail link, show us some love, call in to ask questions: https://anchor.fm/comp
Before President Biden gives his address to Congress and the country, Frank and Alex discuss some of the early released information from his 1.8 trillion dollar American Families Plan.
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#042 – On this special episode, I pinpoint important elements of the $1.8 trillion plan that president Biden presented today to help American families. There are many elements of this plan that will positively affect high school students who will begin their college careers in the near future. The plan proposes free tuition for the first two years of college, increases to the amount of funds that students will receive through the Pell Grant, and a number of new important services to be offered to students enrolled in community colleges. I will talk about the requirements students need to meet to receive these benefits. Additionally, I will uncover what the plan will do for students eligible for assistance in Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions. My hope is that this information gives you a clear idea of the many benefits and advantages you may be presented with soon. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://collegemetropolis.com/42. Please help us reach more high school students and their parents by giving our show a 5-star rating, and by leaving us a positive review on the platform you used to download the show. Thank you!
President Biden tonight will address a joint session of Congress, during which he will try to sell legislators and the country on his third $1 trillion-plus plan since taking office just three months ago, the American Families Plan. Dan is joined by White House Council of Economic Advisers member Heather Boushey to dig into the plan, Biden's speech and what a path through Congress could look like — including when tax changes could go into effect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The White House is releasing details of their American Families Plan and Farm CPA Paul Neiffer takes us through some important details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Biden proposed a 1.8 trillion dollar package to fast track Americans straight into poverty and socialism. Like all other government plans, on the surface it sounds good, but in reality it's trash. As the Patriot Act ended our Fourth Amendment protection against illegal search and seizure, this will end our financial freedom. Tune in as we tear this foolishness apart.