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Why ‘Free' Shipping Isn't Free
The big carriers such as FedEx, UPS and Amazon make lots of deliveries, and none of those packages are being shipped for “free.”
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Why Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Could Spark a NATO Defense Spending Spree
NATO countries across Europe have done an about-face on defense spending in the immediate wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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This 27-Year-Old Went From Making $45,000 a Year to Bringing in Over $350,000 With Her Online Business
In 2019, 27-year-old entrepreneur Maya Portorreal decided to start her own side hustle selling jewelry that wouldn’t make her skin rash. Last year, she pulled in over $350,000 in total sales.
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This 30-Year-Old Helps Run New York's Most Popular Ukrainian Restaurant: ‘There Is a Line Standing Out' From 10 a.M. to 10 P.M.
Vitalii Desiatnychenko helped navigate Veselka, New York City’s most popular Ukrainian restaurant, through a pandemic. Now, the restaurant is trying to help troops in Ukraine.
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How This Risky Strategy Can Leave Retail Investors Vulnerable
Options contracts can be a useful investment tool to hedge risk, but they can also be incredibly risky without the proper strategy and execution.
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The Second Cold War Is Already Beginning, Experts Say, and Many of the Battles Are Being Fought With Economic Weapons
A new Cold War will pose a new challenge to a market that is still recovering from the uncertainties of the pandemic.
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This Mom Was Frustrated With the Lack of Options for Buying Used Baby Gear, So She Launched a Business. She Has Four Tips for Entrepreneurs.
Kristin Langenfeld founded GoodBuy Gear in 2016. She has four tips for turning a personal pain point into a successful business opportunity.
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ASML Is the Only Company Making the $200 Million Machines Needed to Print Every Advanced Microchip. Here's an Inside Look
ASML is the only manufacturer of EUV lithography machines, which revolutionized semiconductors. Here’s an inside look at the company relied on by chipmakers.
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How the Stock Market ‘Fear Index' Works
The VIX can spike when investor concerns are heightened by events like the raising of interest rates by the Federal Reserve or the Covid-19 pandemic.
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How the US and Allies Cut Off Russia From the Global Economy
After Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. and its allies imposed some of the harshest sanctions ever devised to pressure President Vladimir Putin to change course.
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The Federal Reserve Is Shrinking Its $9 Trillion Bond Program. Here's What That Means for Your Portfolio
The Federal Reserve sent $9 trillion into U.S. bond markets amid recent emergencies. Reducing the balance of this portfolio could spark a recession.
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This Entrepreneur Started a Successful Start-Up by Putting Employees First
Alina Vandenberghe started Chili Piper in 2016 and now has 220 employees in 40 countries with clients like Spotify and Airbnb. Here are the keys to her success.
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Less Than 1% of All FDIC-Insured Banks Are Black-Owned, According to the FDIC
Between 1888 and 1934, there were 134 Black-owned banks. Today, there are only 20 Black-owned banks that qualify as Minority Depository Institutions.
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Meet the 43-Year-Old ‘Genius' Behind $2.79 Billion Language App Duolingo
By the time Luis von Ahn founded Duolingo, he had already sold two companies to Google and received a MacArthur Fellowship. Today, Duolingo has a market cap of $2.79 billion.
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Why Health-Care Costs Are Rising in the U.S. More Than Anywhere Else
Health-care spending is rising in the U.S. more than anywhere else around the world.
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What the Blockbuster Microsoft and Sony Deals Mean for the Future of Gaming
Microsoft and Sony just shelled out tens of billions of dollars in deals that could shake up the video game industry in a big way.
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On the Job: What It Takes to Earn $85,000 a Year as a Doula in Washington, D.C.
Samantha Griffin is a doula and owner of DC Metro Maternity, an agency specializing in labor and postpartum support for women of color.
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Black Upward Mobility Strongest in Diverse Neighborhoods With Mentorship Opportunities, Says Census Bureau
Many African-Americans face an uphill battle when it comes to building wealth. A small group of neighborhoods and entrepreneurs are bucking this trend.
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How Americans Can Save Money When Choosing a Health Insurance Plan
A large study of a Fortune 100 company found that more than 60% of participants chose the wrong health insurance plan for their needs.
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How Black Women Entrepreneurs Are Finding Their Niche in Spirituality-Inspired Businesses
For many Black women, the current spiritual boom is not only a way to connect to one’s higher self, but also a means of making money.