Keurig Green Mountain is undergoing a leadership change following a major multi-billion-dollar acquisition by JAB Holding. Now, Keurig will be part of a group of coffee brands owned by JAB, including Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Stumptown Coffee Roasters, and Caribou Coffee. JAB is paying $92 per share, which is 78% higher than Keurig’s closing price…
A lot of us moan about taxes – it’s a task we all have to handle. Especially during tax season, we might be tempted to put it off, but this can cause a lot of unnecessary stress. It’s really not a good idea. If you need more tax info, look up IPVA 2018. Procrastinating on…
A Home Equity Line of Credit, or HELOC, lets homeowners use the equity in their homes as collateral for a line of credit. This works like a second mortgage, with the primary mortgage having the first claim on the property. Are you unsure about going for a HELOC or a home equity loan? A home…
If you’re stepping into the online business world, it’s important to hire top-quality designers to build a solid website. This site will be the go-to place for customers to buy your products and services. With the growing demand and competition in web design, your site’s design needs to be flawless to attract and convert potential…
Surprised by how consumer loans are piling up in the UK? Check out how fast UK residents are accumulating debt with our live debt tracker. Presented by QuickQuid, this visual tool gives you a clear picture of the current situation.
High-quality TVs are becoming more common in homes around the world, but their costs are starting to climb steeply. Ultra High Definition TVs, also called 4K TVs, can show images with four times the detail of the standard HD screens we’re used to. However, these new 4K TVs use about 30% more energy than regular…
### Understanding the Value of Life Insurance When I was 16, my father unexpectedly died after a short illness. My parents didn’t have life insurance, so we had to rely on help from the Department of Veterans Affairs because my father was a disabled veteran. They provided around $2,000, but my father’s funeral cost about…
In a significant security breach, cyber attackers accessed millions of federal employee files from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), including over 1.1 million fingerprint records. This breach could have serious consequences, affecting 21.5 million individuals. While the culprits remain unidentified, American intelligence suspects that China may be involved. The stolen fingerprints could be used…
John Hancock uses a distinctive ‘Manager of Managers’ method that truly defines how they do business, offering great value to savvy investors. This approach, often called MOM, involves having multiple experts handle different parts of large projects. It’s commonly used in big systems like insurance, education, and most importantly for us, investment strategies. The vastness…
Paying for insurance can sometimes feel like a hassle, but it’s truly important. Life can hit us with unexpected events like severe weather, sudden illness, car accidents, or even house fires. When these things happen, you’ll be glad you have insurance. I didn’t fully appreciate the importance of insurance until I found specialized coverages from…