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Chicago car care owner forced to pay up to $799K in damages to employees
Due Inc. - Sat Sep 28, 3:18PM CDT
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Sat Sep 28, 3:18PM CDT
The owner of a Chicago car care business must pay $799K in back wages and damages to disgruntled employees to settle a labor dispute. Mariusz Lekarczyk owns our Chicago-area We Wash Hand Wash and Car Detail Centers and has been subject to a Department of Labor investigation into an ongoing...
Florida tax preparer charged for $3 million tax shelter fraud 
Due Inc. - Sat Sep 28, 3:18PM CDT
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Sat Sep 28, 3:18PM CDT
A Mississippi grand jury has charged a man from Florida for his part in stealing clients’ funds and profiting from an illegal tax shelter. According to court documents and the Justice Department, Stephen T. Mellinger III was a trusted financial advisor with many clients throughout the United States. He is...
Understanding investing: Beyond individual stocks
Due Inc. - Fri Sep 27, 9:08AM CDT
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Fri Sep 27, 9:08AM CDT
Investing in the stock market is a labyrinthine journey that demands a profound comprehension of financial markets, economic trends, and the performance of individual companies. It’s a game of strategy, patience, and knowledge. Yet, there’s a common misconception among investors that purchasing individual stocks is a guaranteed path to profit....
The 200 Envelope Challenge: A Money-Saving Odyssey
Due Inc. - Fri Sep 27, 6:12AM CDT
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Fri Sep 27, 6:12AM CDT
Are you struggling to save money? You’re not alone. According to Bankrate polling, 27% of U.S. adults had no emergency savings in 2024. This is the highest percentage since Bankrate asked the question in 2020. But what if there was a way to make saving fun and engaging? Enter the...
Former oil and gas trader convicted for million-dollar money laundering
Due Inc. - Thu Sep 26, 5:24PM CDT
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Thu Sep 26, 5:24PM CDT
A Former oil and gas trader, Glenn Oztemel has been convicted for million-dollar money laundering by the federal government. The scheme allegedly ran for eight years and involved bribing Brazilian government officials, laundering funds, and securing business for two Connecticut-based commodities trading companies. The FBI Los Angeles Field Office’s International...
Acadia Healthcare to pay $19.85m after false Medicare and Medicaid claims
Due Inc. - Thu Sep 26, 4:52PM CDT
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Thu Sep 26, 4:52PM CDT
Acadia Healthcare Company Inc. (Acadia) has agreed to settle a lengthy court battle and pay a $19.85m financial penalty after false Medicare and Medicaid claims. The monetary fine resolves allegations that Acadia knowingly violated the False Claims Act by billing federal healthcare programs for unnecessary inpatient behavioral care. Acadia Healthcare...
Tips from an Expat Tax Expert: Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Taxes as an Expat
Due Inc. - Thu Sep 26, 6:08AM CDT
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Thu Sep 26, 6:08AM CDT
Digital nomads — people who travel the world or live abroad while working (sometimes remotely) –  may dream of watching the sunset from an ancient castle in Santorini, Greece, while knocking out a report. Or they may seek the enchanting beauty and serenity of Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Grove after finishing...
Annuity Investing: The Smart Way to Save for Retirement
Due Inc. - Wed Sep 25, 11:42AM CDT
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Wed Sep 25, 11:42AM CDT
Although annuities aren’t technically investments, such as stocks, they can still be effective savings tools. There is a longer life expectancy and unpredictable expenses always come into play. As such, retirement has become a big concern for people. As such, a retirement annuity might be a good idea if you’re...
Time is Your Most Valuable Asset: Don’t Waste It on Bad Advice
Due Inc. - Wed Sep 25, 11:10AM CDT
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Wed Sep 25, 11:10AM CDT
We have unprecedented access to information. Everybody seems to have a life-changing tip, from self-help gurus to fitness influencers in TikTok. Navigating this information ocean can be overwhelming, and a lot of bad advice is out there. But here’s the thing: your time and energy are precious. You might end...
Decoding the Federal Reserve’s unemployment forecast
Due Inc. - Wed Sep 25, 9:18AM CDT
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Wed Sep 25, 9:18AM CDT
The Federal Reserve’s recent forecast on unemployment trends has sparked a significant debate among economists and financial analysts. The Fed’s prediction that unemployment will continue to rise until the end of the year then abruptly stop, flatline, and eventually decrease, has been met with skepticism. This article aims to delve...