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16 Republican attorneys general question Big Four climate commitments

On Aug. 24, a coalition of 16 Republican state attorneys general sent letters to Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) — collectively known as the Big Four accounting firms — raising concerns that the firms' climate commitments may conflict with professional accounting standards and state consumer protection…

Ballotpedia · Sep 9

Indian banks' names keep fading from your loan documents

The landscape of retail lending is shifting as non-bank lenders swiftly embrace smaller ticket personal and consumer durable loans. NBFCs and fintech firms are not just leading originations by both volume and value; they are redefining lending opportunities as the economy continues to develop. Banks are still integral, providing necessary…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Some Parents Are Spending Nearly $1,000 Getting One Child Back to School

Back-to-school shopping used to mean pencils, notebooks, a backpack, and maybe a new pair of sneakers. In 2026, however, a complete shopping trip can easily include clothing, electronics, sports equipment, lunch gear, and other expenses that push the bill toward four figures. PwC reports that U.S. families expect average back-to-school…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 8

Your Kid’s Backpack May Say More About Your Budget Than You Think

A backpack may look like just another school supply, but the one hanging from your child’s shoulders can reveal plenty about how your family approaches money. From a $25 basic bag to a trendy $100-plus brand-name option, parents are balancing durability, social pressure, personal style, and household finances. That balancing…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 5

7 Back-to-School Expenses Parents Forget to Budget for Until September

You bought the backpack, checked off the supply list, and somehow survived the clothing and shoe shopping, so the back-to-school budget should be finished, right? Unfortunately, September has a habit of producing a second round of bills that many families never saw coming. Deloitte’s 2026 Back-to-School Survey found that parents…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 4

9 Ways to Cut Fall Spending Without Making Your Life Feel Smaller

Fall has a funny way of sneaking expenses onto the calendar. One week brings school fees and new shoes, the next brings Halloween costumes, cooler-weather clothes and a weekend trip, and suddenly the holiday season is waiting around the corner with its hand out. That pileup can make a normal…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 4

SEC moves to eliminate shareholder proposal rule, shift power to states

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

Ballotpedia · Sep 2

Deloitte sees a $566 billion lunar economy by 2050

But a market that doesn’t exist yet could yield an even larger payoff.

Fortune · Aug 28

Husband claims annual salary fell to Rs 36 lakh, cites Rs 1.7 crore home loan; court orders Rs 2 lakh monthly maintenance to wife

A Gurgaon family court ordered a husband to pay Rs 2 lakh monthly maintenance to his estranged wife and children despite a sharp income drop, Rs 1.7 crore home loan, and children’s education costs. Here's what happened.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Deloitte Will Pay $21.5 Million to Settle Federal Claims Over Hiring and Promotion Practices

Deloitte and four affiliated entities have agreed to pay the federal government $21.5 million to resolve allegations involving employment decisions based on race and sex while the companies performed work under federal contracts.

Clever Dude · Aug 26