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ICYMI: #MilitaryFamilies often face tighter budgets around the holidays, especially if PCS expenses are thrown into the mix. But you’re not alone: resources like budget tools, holiday programs, and discounts can help! ❤️Read more: https://loom.ly/q9i36xI

A significant proposal aimed at offering terminated employees in both the government and private sectors the option to continue pension contributions until they reach retirement age or secure new employment has been presented. The proposal, spearheaded by five MPs and led by Strategic Thinking Bloc member Bassema Mubarak, seeks to ensure that Bahrainis do not lose pension benefits or service period calculations due to gaps in employment. Read: https://lnkd.in/dkExF9WY

The article provides a list of public holidays in Monaco for the year 2025 and explains the payment and compensation rules for working on these holidays. More information here: https://lnkd.in/g_tPTK45

The festive season is a time for celebration, and creating cherished memories with loved ones. However, it’s also a period when financial discipline is more important than ever. At Pioneer Debt Solutions, we understand the excitement that comes with the holidays, but we also know how easy it can be to lose track of your financial commitments, especially with salaries being paid early in December. Receiving your salary early can be tempting, but it’s important to remember that your financial obligations don’t take a holiday break. Missing or delaying payments can disrupt the progress you’ve made toward becoming debt-free. That’s why we’re here to help you stay on track without compromising your festive plans. Reach out to us today to make payment arrangements. 👉WhatsApp 𝟬𝟲𝟮 𝟳𝟬𝟲 𝟬𝟬𝟵𝟮 #DebtFreeFestive #HolidayBudgeting #FinancialFreedom #PioneerDebtSolutions #StressFreeHolidays #DebtReviewExperts #StayOnTrack #FestiveSavings

The CWC conference is less than two weeks away, and we're putting a spotlight on Labour and worker capital responses to the growing role of private markets in the economy. Join Paddy Crumlin, Bert Blundon and Randi Weingarten for this panel that will review how trade unions and pension funds in countries like Australia, Canada and the USA are seeking better workforce management practices in those assets and putting guardrails against investments that fuel the privatization of public sector assets.  See the full conference agenda and register here: https://lnkd.in/gD7Jui6V

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) Salary • Gross Monthly Salary: €10,377.43 • Net Monthly Salary: €8,089.63 after EU taxes and insurance contributions, additional national taxes may apply based on the MEP’s country of origin. Allowances General Expenditure Allowance (GEA) • Monthly Allowance: €4,950 • Purpose: Covers office management costs including telephone, postal charges, and equipment maintenance. Daily Allowance • Amount: €350 per day • Conditions: Requires signing an attendance register and participating in the majority of roll-call votes during plenary sessions; allowance is reduced to €175 per day if participation is below half. Travel Expenses • Reimbursement: MEPs are reimbursed for business-class air travel, first-class rail, or €0.58 per km for car travel up to 1,000 km. • Additional Travel: Up to €4,886 per year for non-official meeting travel expenses. Pensions and Transitional Allowance • Pension: Begins at age 63, with 3.5% of the salary for each full year of service, capped at 70%. • Transitional Allowance: Equal to one month’s salary per year of service for up to two years, unless receiving another pension or salary. Medical Reimbursement • Coverage: Two-thirds of medical expenses reimbursed. Staff Budget • Monthly Budget: €29,557 • Purpose: For hiring assistants for administrative and policy work. Additional Income • Side Jobs: MEPs can engage in side jobs, often earning significantly beyond their parliamentary salaries. Summary • Total Monthly Earnings: €56,000 • Total Yearly Earnings: €672,000 #euparliament #salary #leadership

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government announced an increase in the minimum basic salary from Rs. 32,000 to Rs. 37,000 in the 2024-25 Federal Budget. This move aims to boost the financial stability of government employees. The federal cabinet, led by PM Sharif, approved a 25% salary increase for employees in grades 1 to 16, a 22% raise for officers in grades 17 to 22, and a 15% pension increase for retirees. These measures are designed to enhance financial security for government employees in the upcoming fiscal year. #FederalBudget2024 #SalaryIncrease #FinancialStability #GovernmentEmployees #ShehbazSharif #PakistanBudget

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government announced an increase in the minimum basic salary from Rs. 32,000 to Rs. 37,000 in the 2024-25 Federal Budget. This move aims to boost the financial stability of government employees. The federal cabinet, led by PM Sharif, approved a 25% salary increase for employees in grades 1 to 16, a 22% raise for officers in grades 17 to 22, and a 15% pension increase for retirees. These measures are designed to enhance financial security for government employees in the upcoming fiscal year. #FederalBudget2024 #SalaryIncrease #FinancialStability #GovernmentEmployees #ShehbazSharif #PakistanBudget