Friday Financial Five—May 31st, 2013
Quantitative easing will end at some point: Signs of strength in the economy have the bells ringing for the possible
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10 Examples Why News Media is in Chaos
In the past few weeks, media in Rhode Island, New England and across America have been rocked by layoffs, mergers and dramatic changes. The transformation of media from newspaper and 6 pm news to digital platforms, Twitter aggregation, moms on Facebook -- and the impact of mobile viewing -- has been significant. Take a look at the big deals, big layoffs and new research that shows that the consumer's behavior is moving faster than marketers may understand.
NEW: Doyle Launches New Shop
Veteran public relations professional Patti Doyle has announced she will be launching her own shop, Patti Doyle
Read MoreLEGAL MATTERS: Kids + Summer Jobs—What’s Allowable?
Is your son or daughter looking for a summer job? There are state and federal laws that restrict where, and for how many
Read MoreSmart Benefits: Employer Exchange Model Notice Released Early
The health insurance Exchange employer model notice and guidance to employees was released last week by the Department of
Read MoreFriday Financial Five—May 24th, 2013
Gina Raimondo’s office is trying to educate the public about the pension’s investment strategy. The front page of the
Read MoreRI Small Business Journal + Pat Paolino Cruz Join Forces
Southern New England WOMAN Magazine, a quarterly publication that addresses important issues aimed at helping today’s
Read MoreLEGAL MATTERS: How To Beat That Speeding Ticket
So you got a ticket for going 65 MPH in a 55 MPH zone and you’re wondering whether you can beat it in court. If you have
Read MoreValois Confirmed as EDC Director
Marcel A. Valois was unanimously approved by the RI Senate. Governor Lincoln D. Chafee’s nominee to lead the Rhode Island
Read MoreNEW: Standard & Poor’s Bumps Johnston’s Bond Rating Up To ‘A’
Standard & Poor's recently raised general obligation debt rating for the city of Johnston from an A- to an A.
CITY/STATE: How White Providence Really Is
The city of Providence is a very diverse place. In fact, it’s over 62% minority, making it a so-called “minority majority”
Read MoreSmart Benefits: Expect Double-Digit Health Insurance Hikes in 2014
Starting January 1, 2014, large employer groups in Rhode Island that are fully insured will pay much more in medical
Read MoreFriday Financial Five—May 17th, 2013
See what's new in the financial world as it applies to Rhode Island this week.
NEW: Prov City Council Calls for Economic Development Task Force
Members of the Providence City Council have called for the formation of a CIty of Providence Task Force on Economic
Read MoreLEGAL MATTERS: 6 Things To Know Before You Move In
Last week I gave you a Moving-Out Checklist to protect your legal rights when you move out of an apartment or rental
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