Shareholders Shape Corporate Votes Through Proposals and Proxies
Socially and environmentally conscious investors can influence policy by attending annual meetings voting by proxy or mail and submitting shareholder proposals. Proxies must disclose top executive pay and stock performance while large holders push board oversight and policy shifts. Bondy at The Gazette invites inquiries.
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Money fund seven day yield slips in latest week
The seven day average yield on money market mutual funds dropped to 0.77 percent for the week ended Tuesday from 0.74 percent the prior week. The average tax exempt yield held at 0.79 percent. Yields on one year CDs at LAI and two year CDs eased slightly, while five year CDs fell to 3.08 percent. Total assets across retail money market funds stood near 1.038 trillion dollars.
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New York
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Arade
Payroll cards spread as paydays shift from checks
Sharon Baker and others are switching to payroll cards that pay workers via Visa branded accounts rather than issuing paper checks. Banks and employers say the system cuts costs and speeds access to wages, but consumer groups warn of fees and overspending risks. Coca-Cola and MasterCard back the move with Citiunit. First Tennessee National plans to waive Baker’s $5 fee, and about 7,000 users are already enrolled.
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Associated Press
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Baker
Memphis
Tenn
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U.S
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First Tennessee National
Cash back credit cards grow easier to find says expert
Consumers who pay balances in full can earn perks from many cards including cash back, gas savings, or rebates on cars. Bankrate and CardRatings guide buyers to terms, with thousands of user reviews and direct search options for rebate and mileage cards. Experts note cash-back offers flexible value, but often deliver the lowest percent rebate.
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Cardratings.com
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