Sentences with phrase «valuable than the rating»

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One employee, who gave a two - star rating, wrote on April 3 that their advice to management was, «Remember that human capital is valuable rather than allowing great talent to leave.»

«The world is telling us that our energy is more valuable than it used to be, and it's telling us to invest more in that and less in areas that are highly exchange - rate dependent with small margins,» Poloz said in the late summer of 2014, when I interviewed him for The Globe and Mail.

Indeed, these more immediate benefits may ultimately prove to be more valuable than the tax deferral obtained from saving for retirement should pressures on fiscally strapped governments result in higher tax rates and reduced retirement benefits in the years ahead.

To Joe, landing a sponsor means more than simply putting a logo on a truck — even though that exposure is increasingly valuable since Truck Series television ratings are up significantly, especially among millennials.

I have ignored reasons that might justify lower discount rates or higher GDP adjustments for China mainly because the purpose of this essay is to explain why the U.S. multiple is so much higher than China's, and of course these reasons exist, but I think whatever the correct ratio should be, there is no question that advanced economies always justify higher multiples than developing economies because they tend to be economically more diversified and politically more stable, and they usually have institutions, including clearer legal and regulatory frameworks, more sophisticated capital allocation processes, less rigid financial systems, and smaller state sectors (which make smooth adjustment, one of the most valuable and undervalued components of long - term growth, more likely).

This ability to generate returns on each new dollar of capital they invest at rates of up to 10x better than the average company while growing at rates approaching 3x the average public company makes these businesses very valuable.

When the current market rate for mortgages is six percent, a home that comes with a four percent assumable mortgage is significantly more valuable than one without such financing.

Dividend stocks currently yield more than government bonds in major markets such as Canada and may remain a valuable source of income even as interest rates slowly begin to rise south of the border.

Companies also are likely to continue to locate valuable intellectual property overseas to pay a lower rate than what they would face in the United States, likely to be around 20 percent, analysts said.

The long U.S. economic expansion of the 1990s has done more than lower domestic unemployment rates (which was especially valuable during a time of welfare reform, because it enabled large numbers of recipients to move off welfare into jobs).

The Wildcats entered Sunday with an absurd 60 percent effective shooting rate, a stat that weights three - pointers as 50 percent more valuable than twos.

By staying away from big favorites -LRB--150, -175, -200) and focusing on valuable plus - money dogs (+120, +140, +160), bettors can win at a less than 50 % rate but still turn a profit based on the plus - money payouts.

«I'm pleased to share the Land Bank's success with the Councilors and continue to discuss operational improvements,» Wright said, «The Land Bank is providing a valuable public service at a scale previously not attempted in Syracuse — maintaining abandoned properties more cost effectively than the City has been able to and returning them to productive use at a faster rate than was previously possible.

We contend, however, that evaluations based on observations of classroom practice are valuable, even if they do not predict student achievement gains considerably better than more subjective methods like principal ratings of teachers.

In that time, we have seen more than 250 «steps» made by participating suppliers as they have moved up through the quality ratings of Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, making their data more valuable to their customer base and creating more sales.

Many of the best no annual fee cash back credit cards like the Capital One ® Quicksilver ® Cash Rewards Credit Card or Fidelity Investment Rewards will get you better rewards rates and offer you cash back which is much more valuable than loyalty points.

Dividend stocks currently yield more than government bonds in major markets such as Canada and may remain a valuable source of income even as interest rates slowly begin to rise south of the border.

When your supermarket bills are lower, the overall 2 % Fidelity Amex rewards rate you earn on other buckets of spending proves more valuable than the Blue Cash Everyday ® Card from American Express 1 % rate on all other.

Combining your Chase Sapphire Preferred ® Card with other Chase cards is valuable because it allows you to cover more categories at rates higher than 1x.

The bonus is usually significantly more valuable than normal purchase reward rates with a payout of up to 25 % (for some cards) compared to the normal 1 % or 2 % reward rates on all purchases.

Your Roth account starts out 25 % smaller than the traditional account, and that means the traditional account can end up being more valuable if your tax rate in retirement is below 25 %.

A deep ITM currency option (FX option) where the strike currency has a lower interest rate than the currency to be received will often be exercised early because the time value sacrificed is less valuable than the expected depreciation of the received currency against the strike.

Part of what makes Starpoints more valuable is the fact that they can be exchanged for frequent flyer miles, at a much more competitive rate than HHonors bonus points.

Your Roth IRA starts out 24 % smaller than the traditional IRA, and that means the traditional IRA can end up being more valuable if your tax rate in retirement is below 24 %.

Wealthy taxpayers will now find capital losses more valuable than ever because of the capital gains rate increase for those in the top two brackets.

This fist - cut screen provoked a lot of further analysis because I have begun to see that Consistency of growth is a valuable attribute, as much or more than the rate of growth.

The latter can be hugely valuable — and losing the tax credit could make the effective tax rate on a Roth conversion far higher than expected.

The rating agencies offer valuable information; the problem is that their ratings are less than golden.

If the current market rate for mortgages is six percent, a home that comes with a four percent assumable mortgage is just more valuable than its competition.

Besides, while bonds certainly seem risky in that at their current low yields they're especially vulnerable to rising rates, viewed from another angle they may be a lot more valuable than many investors realize.

That means that you can wait as long as Oct. 15 to see if Congress and the President get their acts together and keep taxes low, and if it ends up making sense to wait rather than lock in 2012 rates, you can get a valuable do - over.

If there is growth over the inflation rate, a trill would be more valuable than TIPS, and at equivalent interest rates, people would pay more for trills.

The result of this is a threefold whammy: 1) unlicensed activities continue at the same rate (or increase as the human population increases); 2) a significant number of pet owners who want to be law - abiding citizens give up banned breeds, quit feeding neighborhood cats or terminate valuable breeding programs rather than operate illegally or cope with unreasonable laws and increased fees; and 3) because demand for many beloved breeds does not decline when a law is passed, people who know little about breeds or breeding move into the void to fill demand.

Point transfer is one of the most valuable uses of American Express membership rewards, because the points transfer to other travel programs at a high rate of 1:1, and you can often find better values for your points on a partner website than on the American Express Travel website.

The card has good earning rates, but remember that Hilton points are not the most valuable, usually slightly less than 0.5 cents per point.

Perhaps valuable for shoppers who spend a lot through Walmart.com thanks to the 3 % bonus cash back rate, the 1 % rewards rate for in - store purchases makes the Walmart Credit Card less - than - ideal even for regular shoppers.

Though American charges a late booking fee and relatively hefty change fees, it has pretty reliable availability booking in advance or close - in (except for big holiday seasons like Christmas) and incredibly low off - peak award rates internationally, so your American Airlines miles can be more valuable than those of other domestic carriers.

Combining your Chase Sapphire Preferred ® Card with other Chase cards is valuable because it allows you to cover more categories at rates higher than 1x.

Not necessarily at a good rate of return, but still things that are more valuable and especially to those who have more miles than what they know what to do with.

This isn't a huge loss for Citi cardholders as Hilton points are generally considered much less valuable than Citi ThankYou points even at the bonus 1:2 rate.

Keep in mind that if you live near an airline hub, that airline's dining program is likely to be more valuable to you than one with a higher rewards rate, because you'll be more likely to actually use the miles.

just got back... - Nosara / Playa Guiones is a good spot for a surf getaway HOWEVER do expect to lock up your valuables (duh), don't expect empty lineups, don't expect great waves (maybe it was an off week but I would rate the waves no better than mediocre / inconsistant: closeouts), expect pushy surf schools invading your space (one young buck paddled up near me and invited his students «into this empty area», douce!).

That may be one reason Venture is more generous with miles - per - dollar rewards than airline reward cards with similar annual fees and interest rates: Simply put, the miles may not be as valuable.

With a 5 percent bonus rate on gas purchases and a 3 percent bonus rate on groceries for the first 6 months of card ownership, the Sears Shop Your Way Mastercard offers one of the most valuable sign - up offers among no - annual - fee cards, though the rewards only apply to merchandise at participating stores, and the regular rewards rate is less than impressive.

However, before you spring for a card with a higher general rewards rate, you need to consider that Chase Ultimate rewards points are probably more valuable than the other card's points.

Points redeemed for a Points + Cash award are inherently more valuable because they are elite qualifying and may be better compared to the cash rate than the traditional free night award.

When your supermarket bills are lower, the overall 2 % Fidelity Amex rewards rate you earn on other buckets of spending proves more valuable than the Blue Cash Everyday ® Card from American Express 1 % rate on all other.

Part of what makes Starpoints more valuable is the fact that they can be exchanged for frequent flyer miles, at a much more competitive rate than HHonors bonus points.

The results revealed that wildlife loss outpaced the rate of deforestation, and that large, commercially valuable wildlife such as Sumatran tigers, rhinos and elephants declined faster than small primates and deer, which are only hunted as crop raiders or for subsistence.

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