Category: Finance and Banking

Brexit Take 4: January 31

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Brexit Take IV? Yup! We thought this would be gone too, but the mess commonly known as Brexit is projected to continue into 2020 as deadline after deadline gets pushed back and Prime Ministers step down....

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Citizen United Decision by Supreme Court (...

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Today is the 10th anniversary of the landmark Citizens United decision, which was upheld by the US Supreme Court in 2010. The court stated, in 2010 that corporations, like people, have a constitutional...

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Customs Day, World: January 26

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International Customs Day or World Customs Day (WCO) is organized to honor the customs agents and processes governing world trade between nations and combating fraud for 98% of all global trade. Each yea...

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Economic Forum, World (CH): January 21-24

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The World Economic Forum meets once a year and is attended by leading politicians, policy makers and business people from around the world. Its primary goal is promoting Public-Private Cooperation in init...

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Energy, Cut Your Energy Costs Day, Ntl. (C...

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National Cut Your Energy Costs Day occurs in the US and Canada each year. It is an education and awareness outreach program designed to help citizens reduce their energy usage and save money by replacing...

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Energy, Decade for Sustainable Energy for...

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Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) empowers leaders to broker partnerships and unlock finance to achieve universal access to sustainable energy, as a contribution to a cleaner, just and prosperous worl...

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Euro Day (EU)(2002): January 1

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On this day in 2002, the twelve countries of the European Union signed an agreement to adopt the single currency, the Euro. Today, 19 states within the European Union use the Euro. These are: Austria, B...

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Financial Wellness Month: January

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National Financial Wellness Month is observed in January each year and encourages people to set personal goals about their finances. There are currently over 196,000 personal financial advisers in the...

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First Foot Day (UK): January 1

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First Foot Day, Scottish in origin, celebrates the first-foot (the first dark haired gentlemen), to cross the threshold of a home on New Year’s Day. This person is seen as the bringer of good fortune for...

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Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (US-TX): Jan...

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First held in 1896, the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is the original indoor extravaganza of carnival shows, entertainment, competitive riding and premium stock competitions. 45 acres under one roof.

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Make Your Dream Come True Day: January 13

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Make Your Dream Come True Day is the day to focus on the steps you need to take to make your dream come true. Nearly everything is possible if you’re willing to do the work to get it. What do you really...

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New Year's Resolution (Business) Month, In...

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At the beginning of the year, make a resolution to be more successful and profitable in business throughout the coming year. This is the month in which people are filled with enthusiasm and energy. Intern...

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New Year's Resolution Week: January 1-4

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Make resolutions for your success and glory during this week. Fill yourself with enthusiasm and energy. It is the opportunity to begin a new life and look forward with optimism. This week offers the per...

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Poverty Eradication, 3rd Intl. Decade: 201...

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Hunger, malnutrition, lack of education, lack of opportunity, poor health, and discrimination are just some of the results and stigma associated with poverty. <br><br>If you've ever experienced a period o...

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Poverty in America Awareness Month, Ntl.:...

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National Poverty in America Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness about the 46 million Americans currently living in poverty. This event is supported by U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Cathol...

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Quality of Life Month, Intl.: January

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International Quality of Life Month falls in the first month of the year, a time of new beginnings and reflection. The primary objective of International Quality of Life Month is to encourage people to f...

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Seed Swap Day, Ntl.: January 25

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Seed swapping is an ancient tradition going back thousands of years. It allows farmers to diversify their crops and saves money. Throughout the nation, seed swaps take place. See the website for a Seed Sw...

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Social Security Check Day (1940): January...

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Social Security Check Day marks the anniversary of the first Social Security check issued in the United States on January 31, 1940 to Ida May Fuller in the amount of $22.54. Its number, 00-000-001, reflec...

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Sticker Day, Ntl (1907): January 13

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Today is the birthday of Ray Stanton Avery, January 13, 1907. Avery invented the first self adhesive labels for pricing, known as the Kum Kleen Pricer Stickers. This single invention grew into the company...

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Stock Exchange Holiday (NYSE Closed): Janu...

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Stock Market Holidays are days in which the stock exchange is closed and no trading occurs on this day.

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