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Automation is likely to leave some local economies behind

Nov 6, 2019
Without intervention, the disparity between thriving and lagging economies will worsen.
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Where does Twitter's decision to ban political advertising leave its peers?

Oct 31, 2019
Twitter's Jack Dorsey says the ban is designed to fight misinformation. Will other CEOs join him?
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How undiagnosed Alzheimer's can impact personal finances

Oct 25, 2019
Early-stage Alzheimer's linked to unwise financial decision-making and vulnerability to financial exploitation.
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Before the glass ceiling, women face "broken rung" on corporate ladder

Oct 15, 2019
For every 100 men, only 72 women are promoted to manager positions.
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How finances keep people in abusive relationships

Oct 11, 2019
For domestic violence survivors, economic abuse can have lasting effects.
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Charles Schwab on how low commissions became zero commissions

Oct 9, 2019
The brokerage firm has a history of lowering trading fees, says founder Charles Schwab.
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Supreme Court considers LGBTQ rights in the workplace

Oct 8, 2019
The court considers whether employers can discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on October 8 as the court hears oral arguments in three cases concerning workplace discrimination against LGBTQ employees.
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Candidates are hoping you'll buy their rhetoric — as well as their merchandise

Hats, tees, totes and hoodies are big business in political fundraising. More and more, the same salesmanship is being applied to policies.
Democratic presidential candidates on stage at the second round of primary debates in July in Detroit.
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