Image Source: 123rf.com We all know the financial world can be complicated—but what many people don’t realize is how often shady money practices slip under the radar. Some unethical financial behaviors have become so normalized that people barely question them anymore. From sneaky bank fees to misleading credit card offers,…
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The Three States That Are Especially Stuck if Congress Cuts Medicaid
If congressional Republicans go through with some of the deep Medicaid cuts they are considering, three states would be left in an especially tight bind. South Dakota, Missouri and Oklahoma have state constitutions requiring that they participate in Medicaid expansion, the part of Obamacare that expanded the health program for…
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Unrivaled’s first-year player contracts included a very important detail
Unrivaled’s inaugural season is in the books, with more than 40 WNBA players participating in the professional women’s basketball 3-on-3 league in Miami. First, many wondered if star players would be willing to spend their offseasons in Unrivaled — a concern that was quickly quelled when big names like Angel…
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A Closer Look at Intuitive Surgical’s Options Market Dynamics – Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG)
Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Intuitive Surgical ISRG, and it’s something market players shouldn’t ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ISRG usually suggests something big is…
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Do These 5 Things to Retire Early
To retire early, you’ll need a nest egg that is large enough to cover your expenses for the rest of your life. The general rule is that you’ll need to save 25 times your annual expenses. To make this happen, you’ll need to plan ahead and the earlier you start,…
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Who Should Pay & How Much
To run the country smoothly, the government needs a steady flow of revenue throughout the year. Since income tax is a major source of this revenue, relying on tax payments at the end of the financial year can create gaps and problems for them. To address this, the government introduced…
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Negotiate not retaliate: Philippines open to cut tariffs on US imports
Ma. Cristina Roque —ALDEN M. MONZON MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is open to the possibility of bringing down the tariffs on American goods coming to the country in a bid to strike a trade deal with US President Donald Trump, who recently announced sweeping tariffs on the rest of…
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YouTube Tops List of Platforms Where Users Forget Passwords Most Often
A recent study by influencer marketing platform Heepsy reveals that YouTube users are more likely than users of any other platform to forget their passwords and request account recovery help. The study, which analyzed password-related search queries across 35 major platforms, found that YouTube leads with the highest volume of…
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6 Reasons Why You Should Invest Heavily in High-Risk Ventures
Image Source: Pexels A venture is considered high-risk when there is a considerable chance of loss, but also the potential for high rewards. There are many factors that could make a venture high risk, such as new technology, an unproven business model, or the early stages of a start-up, among…
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Next Gen Broadcast Begins Here: Cisco and Lawo Modernize IP-based Media
Today, broadcasters that have already migrated to IP have found it much easier to cater to variable consumption models and resource requirements while scaling and adapting to modern media requirements. The ease with which production teams can work from multiple areas on campus or even from their homes, a model…