Employee stock purchase plans offer 'free money' — but also carry complexity and risk, experts say


by CNBC

CNBC— If you work for a publicly traded company, you may have access to discounted company shares via an employee stock purchase plan, or ESPP. Here's what to know.

The Washington Post—DEA plans to reclassify marijuana as a lower-risk drug, officials say. The measure, if enacted, would not instantly legalize marijuana at the federal level but could broaden access to the drug for medicinal use.

BBC News—Government cancelled plans to test free childcare rollout, says watchdog. The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.

Cornwall Live—Cornwall planning: Airport says risk of birds attracted by unlawful lake could be 'catastrophic'. More than 4,400 people have signed a petition against the development in the Cot Valley which the landowner says will benefit wildlife and the landscape