The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous

Author Financiarul Posted on March 24, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Featured   Leave a comment on The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous

It’s almost wedding season, and that means pockets are emptying and stress is building for many American couples. According to ATTN:, the average wedding now costs more than $30,000; in 2012, receptions alone averaged out to $13,106 in cost, and now that number is only going up. Today, if couples really want to splurge, there certainly are various “ridiculous” wedding expenses they might incur. Jen Glantz, a writer and bridesmaid-for-hire, told CNBC that she noticed a “lack of a person … Continue reading “The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous”

The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous

Author Financiarul Posted on March 24, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Business   Leave a comment on The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous

It’s almost wedding season, and that means pockets are emptying and stress is building for many American couples. According to ATTN:, the average wedding now costs more than $30,000; in 2012, receptions alone averaged out to $13,106 in cost, and now that number is only going up. Today, if couples really want to splurge, there certainly are various “ridiculous” wedding expenses they might incur. Jen Glantz, a writer and bridesmaid-for-hire, told CNBC that she noticed a “lack of a person … Continue reading “The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous”

The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous

Author Financiarul Posted on March 22, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Business   Leave a comment on The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous

It’s almost wedding season, and that means pockets are emptying and stress is building for many American couples. According to ATTN:, the average wedding now costs more than $30,000; in 2012, receptions alone averaged out to $13,106 in cost, and now that number is only going up. Today, if couples really want to splurge, there certainly are various “ridiculous” wedding expenses they might incur. Jen Glantz, a writer and bridesmaid-for-hire, told CNBC that she noticed a “lack of a person … Continue reading “The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous”

UK Announces New Tax on Sugary Soft Drinks in an Effort to Combat Childhood Obesity

Author Financiarul Posted on March 21, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Featured News   Leave a comment on UK Announces New Tax on Sugary Soft Drinks in an Effort to Combat Childhood Obesity

Nations around the world have been looking for ways to curb childhood obesity for more than a decade. Now, the UK has taken an enormous step towards this goal by imposing a tax on all sugary drinks. According to The Guardian, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has announced the UK’s plan to place a substantial tax on sugary soft drinks, starting in April 2018. The new tax is intended to combat the growing epidemic of childhood obesity in the UK, … Continue reading “UK Announces New Tax on Sugary Soft Drinks in an Effort to Combat Childhood Obesity”

The Pharmaceutical Market Took a Large Hit After Valeant Shares Fell

Author Financiarul Posted on March 17, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Business   Leave a comment on The Pharmaceutical Market Took a Large Hit After Valeant Shares Fell

On Tuesday, shares for Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. fell about 50% after the 2016 forecast was cut. Valeant experienced an unsuccessful fourth quarter, and shareholders worry they will not reach some of their debt agreements in time. According to the Financial Post, since Valeant’s market peak in August 2015, the company’s shares have lost more than 85% of their value. Although pharmaceutical sales are expected to reach $30 billion over the next two years, this will likely have an impact. … Continue reading “The Pharmaceutical Market Took a Large Hit After Valeant Shares Fell”

New Vehicle Technology Leads to New Problems

Author Financiarul Posted on March 16, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Technology   Leave a comment on New Vehicle Technology Leads to New Problems

We are just beginning to accept “smart cars,” and now we could be living in “smart cities.” As reported in Reuters, the U.S. Transportation Department is beginning a project to use wireless communication technology that would allow vehicles to exchange data to other vehicles. The main goal for this “smart city” project is to reduce congestion traffic and speed. The data exchanges would be able to travel more than a mile away and will signal drivers when there are hazardous … Continue reading “New Vehicle Technology Leads to New Problems”

Martin Shkreli is Still Causing Problems for Valeant, Pharmaceutical Industry

Author Financiarul Posted on March 16, 2016July 19, 2024Categories Featured News   Leave a comment on Martin Shkreli is Still Causing Problems for Valeant, Pharmaceutical Industry

When wunderkind Martin Shkreli famously jacked up the prices of Daraprim from $13.50 a pill to $750, he unknowingly triggered a series of events that continues to wreak havoc on Wall Street today, with Valeant Pharmaceuticals tumbling down the stock market. This March, the FDA announced new rules intended to tamp down on Shkreli-style price gouging, and soon after Valeant revised its revenue projections downwards. After the Shkreli price-gouging story first broke, the young entrepreneur became a whipping boy for … Continue reading “Martin Shkreli is Still Causing Problems for Valeant, Pharmaceutical Industry”