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Dutch minister of Finance makes offer for compensation due to the nationalisation of SNS REAAL

The Dutch minister of Finance makes an offer for compensation due to the expropriation of shares and subordinated debt of SNS REAAL and SNS Bank. The offer amounts to €0,- for both the expropriated shares as well as the subordinated debt. Source

State of the Netherlands nationalises SNS REAAL

The Minister of Finance, in close consultation with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), has nationalised SNS Reaal. Savings deposits of clients are secure and the service provision of SNS REAAL has been safeguarded. The intervention has averted grave threats to financial stability and the economy. Source

So Trustworthy: 8 Qualities That Say She’s A Woman You Can Trust Your Heart With

Image Source: 123rf.com I’m a lucky guy. My wife is extremely trustworthy, someone you can share anything with. However, if you are in the beginning stages of a relationship, it can be hard to tell if you’ve encountered a woman you can trust your heart with, especially if

7 Reasons Your Car Might Be Struggling To Start and Some Common Fixes

Image Source: 123rf.com No one wants to turn the key (or press the button) to start your car and hear a clicking sound, or even worse… no sound at all. It’s beyond frustrating and can throw a wrench into your plans for the day. That said, there are

5 Best Robinhood Brokerage App Alternatives

This isn't a list of any old brokerages, we looked at brokerages that are true alternatives to Robinhood: They must offer free trades No account maintenance fees Preferably a nice little sign-on bonus Did not restrict the trading of any stocks (before being required to by their clearinghouse)

Canadian expat tax guide: “If I work abroad, where do I pay taxes?”—and other questions answered

Figuring out where and how to pay taxes as an expat from Canada is just one of many things you must do if you move abroad for work. Statistics Canada estimates that 4 million working, retired and studying Canadians live outside of Canada. But before packing your bags,

Why Lululemon is seeing more ‘modest’ growth in the U.S.

Lululemon Athletica Inc. is expecting modest growth in its U.S. business this year, with consumers pleased with the clothing retailer’s fresh offerings but cautious about the economy. Chief executive Calvin McDonald told a quarterly conference call Thursday that the company has done some polling with Ipsos that suggests

Is investing gambling?—and other real-life money lessons for teens

Oliver, Who Learned to Ask for What He Needs AGE: 16 SIBLING STATUS: Only child INCOME SOURCE: Has a regular allowance REGULAR INCOME: $150 a month from allowance CURRENT SAVINGS: $500 in an online chequing account; an RESP for university (ifhe gets in); a stock simulator account with

6 Ways to Create a Stylish Home Office on a Budget

Flexible scheduling and the beauty of technology in the workplace has allowed for more opportunities than ever to work from home — either part or full-time — rather than hanging out in the office seven days a week. That being said, just any space won’t usually do for

The Middle Class, The Top 10% and the Bottom 50%

Here’s a crazy stat from Bloomberg: Half of American households account for 97.5% of the wealth in this country. This is the breakdown from Federal Reserve data: On the one hand these numbers — 2.5% of wealth — seem almost impossible for the bottom 50%. On the other

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