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Died: June 20, 2021. BRIGADIER Richard Rothery, who has died aged 86, was a distinguished member of the military, serving in troubled areas that often required sound judgment and diplomatic understanding, especially Northern Ireland. On retiring, he was appointed bursar of The Edinburgh Academy, where he is fondly remembered for his gracious manner and ability to overcome all problems. When he retired in 2000, his achievements at the Academy were recognised by the rector of the time, Jo...

New Legislation Could Allow You to Use 401(k) Money for Emergencies June 3, 2021 The 2020 CARES Act passed in response to the coronavirus pandemic allowed workers to access retirement savings locked up in vehicles like 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) for pandemic-related emergencies without triggering the 10% levy on early withdrawals. In a rare act of bipartisanship, Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) and Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) recently introduced legislation providing for...

It would allow retirement plan participants and IRA holders to take money out of their accounts tax-free.

One of the pressing issues the pandemic brought into greater focus is many Americans’ lack of emergency savings.

The bill would encourage retirement plan participation by giving people penalty-free access to funds in the event of an emergency.

The insurance company is playing a major role in the Economic Empowerment Day event on June 1 in Tulsa, which can be accessed virtually.

Oklahoman A day-long event as part of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commemoration will focus on economic empowerment and closing the wealth gap between Black and other Americans. Taking place June 1 at Tulsas Cox Convention Center and online for those who cant make it in person, Economic Empowerment Day was designed to create a collective focal point for the national conversation on the racial wealth gap and inequality in access to capital. The event will include interactive sess...

SECURE Act 2.0 aims to improve American’s financial security At Nationwide, we have historically served as an advocate for the retirement security of American workers and investors. We remain committed to supporting efforts to improve the existing retirement savings system through regulatory changes that help more people achieve secure retirement outcomes. For financial professionals and advisors, that task has become more difficult due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last 12 months, many ...

John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth Announces 2021 Public Service Announcement Winners WAKEFIELD – The Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is proud to announce the winners and honorable mentions of this years Public Service Announcement (PSA) Project. For immediate release North Reading High School’s Social Activism Club won the high school division of the Public Service Announcement Project. North Reading High School juniors, from left: Jackie M...

A Pensacola law firm has fired back at Rep. Matt Gaetzs (R-Fla.) claims accusing one of its attorneys of extortion. According to MyNBC15, Beggs & Lane Law: Attorneys and Counselors at Law released a statement in defense of its partner David L. McGee, also a former prosecutor with the U.S. Attorneys Office located in the Northern District of Florida, who has been accused of extorting the Florida lawmaker for millions of dollars. As reports of Gaetzs sex trafficking allegations were made public...