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Activist Starboard takes a stake in Vertiv, and an opportunity to boost margins is in sight

Activist investor Starboard has taken a stake in Vertiv. There’s a chance to boost margins – and do it amicably.

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'Your loved ones will already be in a state of trauma.' The ramifications of dying without a will

Two-thirds of U.S. adults have no will, and their dying intestate has serious implications for grieving family members and other potential heirs.

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'Millionaire tax' plans are on the ballot in California and Massachusetts. Here's what that means for taxpayers

Voters in California and Massachusetts will decide whether to enact a "millionaire tax" on top earners in November. Here's what that means for taxpayers.

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Smart Investing Tips While Working a 9-5

Roni Davis | Oct 29, 2022 Do you hope to get away from the 9-5 lifestyle sooner rather than later? If you dream of having control over your schedule and the financial freedom to not be tied to a traditional working schedule, investing your money to build your wealth is a great way to guarantee


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IRS ‘fully committed’ to better customer service as agency hires 4,000 new workers

The IRS said it has hired 4,000 new customer service workers as the agency prepares for the 2023 tax filing season.

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Prepare your finances for a recession despite strong GDP report, warn financial advisors: 'Plan for more disruption'

The U.S. economy grew at a strong pace in the third quarter. But there are signs of weakness under the surface.

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Top ranked advisors say these are the 3 biggest investing mistakes people make during recessions

These are some of the biggest investing mistakes from past recessions, according to top advisors. Here's how to avoid the same blunders.

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What is Web3

Web 3.0, or Web3, may be a new topic for many, but as more people advocate for the technology and even invest in Web3 startups, it can be important to understand how it works and how it can be used. … Continue reading

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Neal Stephenson Doesn’t Give a Damn About Meta’s Snow Crash

FastCompany | Jesus Diaz | Oct 25, 2022 Like much of the world, Neal Stephenson doesn’t give a damn about Meta’s Metaverse. Stephenson coined the term Metaverse in his seminal sci-fi book Snow Crash. Stephenson is tired of people asking him about Zuck’s Snow Crash-turned-train crash, and I can’t blame him. Zuck’s Metaverse may be


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Demand for Series I bonds crashes TreasuryDirect site ahead of key deadline as investors try to secure 9.62% rate

A record 9.62% rate on the Treasury bonds expires after Oct. 28. High volume has made the I bond website "one of the most visited" in the federal government.

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Kickstarter’s New CEO on Blockchain, Decentralization, and the Future of Crowdfunding

TechCrunch | Brian Heater | Oct 4, 2022 Everette Taylor is jumping in with both feet. It hasn’t been a full week since Kickstarter appointed the former Artsy CMO to the chief executive role, and from the sound of it, he hasn’t wasted a moment. Lots to work on:  The past few years have been rough


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Elon Musk Owns Twitter Now –> What’s Next?

CBC News | Oct 27, 2022 Dismissal of company's CEO, CFO among his first moves and what happens next is anyone's guess Leadership fired:  Elon Musk completed his $44-billion US acquisition of Twitter late on Thursday.  Within hours, he had fired CEO Parag Agrawal, head of legal Vijaya Gadde, chief financial officer Ned Segal and


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Demand for Series I bonds crashes TreasuryDirect ahead of key deadline to secure 9.62% rate

A record 9.62% rate on the Treasury bonds expires after Oct. 28. High volume has made the I bond website "one of the most visited" in the federal government.

2 years ago

54% of adults say they have stopped or reduced their retirement savings contributions due to inflation, study shows

If you're among the retirement savers who has had to reduce your contributions or dip into your account early, here are some tips for getting back on track.

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Auto Transport Guide For The Business Owner

Guest Post | Oct 28, 2022 As a business owner, you must try your best to make all the right choices for your enterprise. Maybe you need to ship some cars due to business expansion or possible relocation. The wrong selection could cost you a lot of money. Even though it can take time to


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