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Davos:  Almost 40% of CEOs ‘Fear Their Multinational Companies will be Unviable within 10 Years

Davos: Almost 40% of CEOs ‘Fear Their Multinational Companies will be Unviable within 10 Years

The Guardian | Larry Elliott and Graeme Wearden | Jan 16, 2023 Almost two in five of the bosses of global companies fear their businesses will be unviable within a decade because of the struggle to find talented workers and the need to adapt to technological change. As the World Economic Forum got under way


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Meta Agrees to $725 Million Class Action Settlement in Cambridge Analytical Scandal

Meta Agrees to $725 Million Class Action Settlement in Cambridge Analytical Scandal

CPO Magazine | Scott Ikeda | Jan 4, 2023 The 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal was perhaps the biggest single event to move online data privacy into mainstream conversation, and Facebook spent 2019 being fined by various government regulatory bodies over it. The Cambridge Analytica scandal centered on the firm’s work for the 2016 presidential campaign


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Evictions are picking up across the U.S. Here's what at-risk tenants can do

Evictions are picking up across the U.S. Here's what at-risk tenants can do

With most pandemic-era eviction protections having expired and rents rising, the number of tenants coming home to find notices on their doors is picking up.

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Smartphones, used cars and bacon: 10 things with the biggest price drops in 2022, despite inflation

Smartphones, used cars and bacon: 10 things with the biggest price drops in 2022, despite inflation

Overall inflation in 2022 peaked at its highest levels since the early 1980s. Here's why consumers saw some items deflate.

3 years ago
A debt ceiling standoff may trigger 'serious' fallout for Americans, warns economist. Here's what it means for you

A debt ceiling standoff may trigger 'serious' fallout for Americans, warns economist. Here's what it means for you

The U.S. will likely hit its $31.4 trillion debt ceiling Thursday. A default could follow, would have far-reaching negative impacts for consumers and investors.

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Amid inflation, more middle-class Americans struggle to make ends meet

Amid inflation, more middle-class Americans struggle to make ends meet

Financial well-being is deteriorating overall but middle-class households have been particularly hard hit.

3 years ago
Ahead of Davos’ Cooperation in a Fragmented World:  In Data We Trust

Ahead of Davos’ Cooperation in a Fragmented World: In Data We Trust

Devex | Adrian Lovett | Jan 13, 2023 This year’s Davos theme, Cooperation in a Fragmented World, seems particularly apt. Indeed, these issues feature heavily in the WEF’s own predictions of the greatest global risks over the next decade. Since the last Davos meeting, a series of alarms have been sounded. The World Bank has said that the goal


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3 years ago
More student loan borrowers may have $0 payments under Biden's new plan. What you need to know

More student loan borrowers may have $0 payments under Biden's new plan. What you need to know

In the student loan repayment plan rolled out this month by the Biden administration, certain borrowers could see their monthly payments drop significantly.

3 years ago
Deloitte 2023 Sustainability Report:  Most Organizations Have Increased Investment but Tough to Move the Needle

Deloitte 2023 Sustainability Report: Most Organizations Have Increased Investment but Tough to Move the Needle

Deloitte | Release | Jan 16, 2023 75% of CxOs said their organizations have increased their sustainability investments over the past year Deloitte built upon past research by surveying more than 2,000 CxOs across 24 countries to gauge concerns and actions from business leaders on climate change and sustainability. While every CxO surveyed responded that


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3 years ago
Don't forget about your old 401(k) if you quit a job or are laid off. What departing workers need to know

Don't forget about your old 401(k) if you quit a job or are laid off. What departing workers need to know

While not everyone participates in a 401(k), those who do should know what their options are for their retirement savings if they leave their employer.

3 years ago
More than 1 in 4 checking account holders are paying fees. Here’s how to avoid them

More than 1 in 4 checking account holders are paying fees. Here’s how to avoid them

Even with plentiful free checking options, some consumers are still paying fees, a new survey finds. Here's how much you stand to lose and how you can save.

3 years ago
There's still time to avoid a penalty for fourth-quarter estimated taxes — but the clock is ticking

There's still time to avoid a penalty for fourth-quarter estimated taxes — but the clock is ticking

There's still time to avoid a penalty if you didn't pay enough taxes in 2022. The deadline for fourth-quarter estimated tax payments is Jan. 17.

3 years ago
Businesses Must Check These Key Financial Indicators

Businesses Must Check These Key Financial Indicators

Guest Post | Jan 17, 2023 In the face of macroeconomic pressures, running a business appears riskier. Ensuring viability and sustainability can be more challenging amidst the skyrocketing prices. So entrepreneurs must study the historical performance of their business to know what aspects to improve. The marketing and technical aspects point to the actual production


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3 years ago
4 key money moves in an uncertain economy, according to financial advisors

4 key money moves in an uncertain economy, according to financial advisors

The new year could bring more economic uncertainty and volatility, but there are still plenty ways to shield yourself from potential headwinds, advisors say.

3 years ago
Davos: Cooperation in a Fragmented World:  In Data We Trust

Davos: Cooperation in a Fragmented World: In Data We Trust

Devex | Adrian Lovett | Jan 13, 2023 This year’s Davos theme, Cooperation in a Fragmented World, seems particularly apt. Indeed, these issues feature heavily in the WEF’s own predictions of the greatest global risks over the next decade. Since the last Davos meeting, a series of alarms have been sounded. The World Bank has said that the goal


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3 years ago