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Henry Bloch H&R Block

Business & Lifestyle

H&R Block co-founder Henry Bloch dies at 96

KANSAS CITY (UPI) -- H&R Block co-founder Henry Wollman Bloch died at the age of 96 on Tuesday, the company announced. The tax services provider did not disclose the cause of Bloch's death, but stated that he died peacefully surrounded by his family. "Through his honesty and integrity, Henry embodied the best of American business, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. In so many ways, he was ahead of his time and a model for today's entrepreneur," H&R Block President and CEO Jeff […]

todayApril 23, 2019 6

Midwestern flood losses farmers

Business & Lifestyle

Midwestern farmers devastated by massive, uninsured flood losses

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (UPI) -- Hundreds of millions of dollars of crops destroyed in this month's massive Midwestern flooding events were not insured, farmers say. And the losses could leave many without sufficient income to continue farming. "This uninsured grain issue is really starting to affect people," said Jeff Jorgenson, a western Iowa corn and soy grower whose farm flooded when the Missouri River broke over its banks March 12. "It could end a farming career," he said, his voice was […]

todayMarch 29, 2019 20

OfficeDepotMax Office Depot OfficeMax Support.com

Business & Lifestyle

OfficeDepotMax and Support.com to settle FTC allegations for $35 million for tricking customers into buying costly computer repair services

WASHINGTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- OfficeDepotMax and a California-based technical support software provider have agreed to settle allegations made by the Federal Trade Commission, citing the companies tricked Office Depot customers into buying millions of dollars' worth of computer repair and technical support services by deceptively claiming their software had found malware on customer computers. The parties agreed to pay a total of $35 million in the settlement. As part of these settlements, OfficeDepotMax has agreed to pay $25 million while […]

todayMarch 29, 2019 17

farming agriculture career

Business & Lifestyle

Five reasons to consider a career in agriculture

Agriculture is still one of America's primary industries, especially in the American heartland. If you considering your next career move, or have designs on starting your own business, then a career in agriculture could be the logical next step for you. Having a love of the great outdoors and a passion for the environment would be added bonuses. Agriculture is an entire industry is not simple, as there is more to it than leasing or purchasing plots of land, planting […]

todayMarch 25, 2019 27

Illinois pension

Capital Area Region

Illinois lawmakers ponder merger of local police and fire pension funds

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- Illinois lawmakers heard from municipal officials Thursday on the idea of consolidating their police and fire pensions and also giving them “first in line” privileges for local spending. Illinois currently has more than 650 local police and fire pension funds. Many of them are poorly equipped to pay their coming retiree costs. The Illinois Municipal League and others are proposing to consolidate them in an effort to save on administrative costs. “Pension boards currently are governed […]

todayMarch 23, 2019 18

service america

Business & Lifestyle

Home warranty provider Service America shutting down after 43 years

In business, some companies are so old that they seem invincible. Sears, Kodak, Toys R’ Us – their former dominance made their inevitable fall unthinkable. And yet, as of 2019, all three companies have fallen. Taken down by market forces, they are no longer a part of the consumer landscape. In 2018, the home warranty industry lost one of its own in the same fashion. After 43 years in business, Service America, a company serving many Illinois based customers, has […]

todayMarch 2, 2019 3

states business

Business & Lifestyle

Where are the best business-friendly states in America?

It’s 2019 and let’s face it, you could start a business from anywhere. You can work in your bedroom at your mom’s house with barely more than a laptop and an internet connection. Almost anyone can start a business. You could hire out your services as a dog walker and with a great website and social media presence you could take your local area by storm. But, not all businesses are equal, if you want to do more than make […]

todayFebruary 19, 2019 10

business security protection

Business & Lifestyle

Who may be considered a threat against your business?

Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone was always on the side of your business and always wanted it to do well? We could simply come up with a few good ideas, work hard and, with everyone’s support, it would go from strength to strength. This isn’t exactly the case for any company. It’s a complicated world out there, and that means that there’ll always be people who, intentionally or not, bring your company down. You Of course, you’re not going to […]

todayFebruary 19, 2019 5

Charlotte Russe bankruptcy

Business & Lifestyle

Charlotte Russe files for bankruptcy, plans to close 94 stores

SAN DIEGO (UPI) -- Women's clothing store Charlotte Russe announced Monday that it filed for bankruptcy and plans to close nearly 100 stores. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on Sunday. It plans to close 94 of its 500 stores while it looks for a buyer for the business and its assets. The company received $50 million from lenders to continue operating its Charlotte Russe and Peek stores, and […]

todayFebruary 4, 2019 12

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