Unlike traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes pose little threat to cardiac function, reported Reuters, citing a statement from the European Society of Cardiology. The findings from the world’s first clinical trial on…
DetailsYou should consider making lifetime gifts, in trust or outright, in order to use your federal lifetime gift tax exemption now instead of waiting to use your federal estate tax…
DetailsDespite the improving economy, consumers are still visiting dollar stores, whether in search of a bargain, the thrill of the hunt, or because of the influx of food and beverage…
DetailsThe American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the Act), which was signed into law by President Obama on Jan.2, 2013, made permanent the $5 million exemption (indexed for inflation) for…
DetailsAs we’ve previously reported, taxes have gone up and then come down and now, at the moment, are going up again next year. The last three years have witnessed substantial…
DetailsGas prices play a significant role in how consumers feel about the economy overall, according to the results from the new 2013 NACS Consumer Fuels Report. Nearly 9 of 10…
DetailsIt’s been a hot summer, but the market for ice cream in America has got it licked. According to recent Mintel research, in 2011, the ice cream and frozen novelty…
DetailsDistilled spirits made market share gains in 2012 and now account for more than a third of all alcohol sales, a report from the Washington-based Distilled Spirits Council says. The…
DetailsSuper-premiums beers (those costing more than about $22 per case) are beating crafts and import beers in supermarket sales, SymphonyIRI Group said in its recent 2012 Mid-Year Beer Category &…
DetailsVisa has announced new liability shift dates for EMV transactions that will affect third-party acquirers of ATM transactions, Mobile Payments Today reports. The liability shift places responsibility for paying out…
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