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Activist Meister eyes up another possible conglomerate break-up to unlock value

Corvex was founded in 2011 by Keith Meister, Carl Icahn's former lieutenant who served as CEO and vice chairman of Icahn Enterprises.

3 years ago

Entrepreneurial Spirit: How Does Business Education Affect Personality?

Charlie D. Kenney | Aug 13, 2022 For anyone who is studying business in college, personality development is essential if you want to succeed in any area of life. Personality development does not revolve around enriching an individual’s outlook or getting good grades. It is something that is made out of a lot of things.


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3 years ago

26% of job switchers regret joining the Great Reshuffle, survey finds: 'They’ve sobered up'

Nearly 48 million Americans quit their jobs last year. Now, some are starting to have second thoughts.

3 years ago

26% of job switchers regret joining the Great Resignation, survey finds: 'They’ve sobered up'

Nearly 48 million Americans quit their jobs last year. Now, some are starting to have second thoughts.

3 years ago

Offline and Internet-free CBDCs

IMF | John Kiff | Aug 6, 2022 In many regions, internet-free access may be a make-or-break feature for central bank digital currencies As the world’s central banks rush to develop digital currencies, almost all the research and trials focus on internet-based technology. What will happen when the web goes down in a war or


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3 years ago

Analysis: Into the Eye of a Tornado | Sanctions Compliance Best Practices for Crypto Businesses

TRM Labs | Aug 8, 2022 Key insights The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) sanctioned Ethereum-based cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, which has been used by North Korean cyber-criminals and other threat actors to launder the proceeds of hacks and other illicit activity Tornado Cash is a favorite money laundering tool for


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3 years ago

Intro to Fund Investing

Investment funds operate on a “one-to-many” strategy, where a single investment is distributed across multiple companies, industries, or growth stages. This strategy can help provide a level of diversification for investors as the investment is not made in one company, … Continue reading

3 years ago

The OCC is Facing Calls to Pull Guidance Currently Allows Banks to Do Some Crypto Business

Protocol | Brian Deffenbaugh | Aug 11, 2022 A group of progressive senators including Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are calling on a federal banking regulator to pull Trump-era guidance that gives banks limited clearance to engage in crypto-related business. In a Wednesday letter addressed to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the


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3 years ago

8.2 million people may soon get health insurance rebates up to an average $155 per person

If you qualify for the rebate, you should either receive a check in the mail by Sept. 30 or a discount on your premium.

3 years ago

5.2% of job ads offer a signing bonus — but 8 fields have the most. Here's how workers can negotiate one

Employers are offering signing bonuses at a rate three times higher than pre-pandemic levels. Workers can use their leverage to sweeten the deal.

3 years ago

The OCC is Facing Calls to Pull Guidance That Allows Banks to Do Some Crypto Business

Protocol | Brian Deffenbaugh | Aug 11, 2022 A group of progressive senators including Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are calling on a federal banking regulator to pull Trump-era guidance that gives banks limited clearance to engage in crypto-related business. In a Wednesday letter addressed to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the


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3 years ago

U.S. workers lost about $28 billion in wages during Covid-19 due to lack of access to paid leave, report finds

The U.S. is one of the few countries without a national paid leave program. Gaps in worker access to paid leave were exposed during Covid-19, a report finds.

3 years ago

Investors are piling into high-yield bonds. What to know before adding 'junk' to your portfolio

With a recent influx of money pouring into high-yield bonds, financial experts urge caution before piling in. Here's what investors need to know.

3 years ago

A Super Useful Step-By-Step Guide That’ll Help You Create a Professional Invoice

Aug 12, 2022 Do you need to create professional invoices for your business? Are you struggling to figure out how to format them correctly? If so, then this step-by-step guide is for you! In this post, we will walk you through the process of creating an invoice that looks great and is easy to understand.


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3 years ago

Back-to-school shopping takes 'a major financial toll' amid high inflation. Here's how to save on supplies for the fall

Top tips to save on school supplies as back to school shopping takes a bigger bite of the budget this year.

3 years ago