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Bank's error turns retired man into 'billionaire'
New York Post - 28 Jan 2018 07:10
BankUnited last week reported solid fourth quarter results -- but for one customer, Robert McKinley, the bank's computer system is a bit screwy, as The Post learned. McKinley got the shock of his life when he opened his ...
Photos of raw pork carted into San Jose store lead to probe
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2018 23:02
Authorities are investigating a delivery of raw, unwrapped pork that was hauled into a Northern California grocery store in shopping carts. The Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health says …
Why I Want 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' To Fail
Forbes - 28 Jan 2018 19:01
Nothing against the cast or crew, but I seriously want it to crash and burn at the box office.
Photos of raw pork carted into San Jose store lead to probe
News Observer - 28 Jan 2018 23:02
Authorities are investigating a delivery of raw, unwrapped pork that was hauled into a Northern California grocery store in shopping carts. The Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health says …
Facing a Crisis? Here's the Surprising Thing Leaders Need to Do First
inc - 28 Jan 2018 18:44
Although quick action is essential during a crisis, here's the essential first step
A year in the life of Joe Billionaire
Business Insider - 28 Jan 2018 18:00
Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images It's difficult to understand exactly what a billionaire's spending power looks like in real-life terms. If you scale a billionaire's income down to median American income of $50,000 per year, yo...
Amazon has created a new computing platform that will future-proof your home
Business Insider - 28 Jan 2018 17:30
Amazon is in a better position than any other company to dominate ambient computing, the concept that everything in your life is computerized and intelligent. Amazon's Alexa platform continues to get better while remaini...
Trump's tax bill is besieging workers -- with cash
New York Post - 28 Jan 2018 06:51
Did you keep up with the financial Armageddon sweeping the country last week? After all, it was hard to miss. There was Home Depot giving out bonuses of up to $1,000 to most of its 385,000 employees -- joining Starbucks ...
Americans will need $1.5M to retire comfortably
New York Post - 28 Jan 2018 06:31
They've moved the goal posts for Americans hoping to score a financially-sound retirement -- and millions of workers are going to be irked. You're now going to need a minimum of about $1.5 million to retire comfortably -...
We tried everything on Taco Bell's new $1 menu and ranked them -- here are the only things worth ordering
Business Insider - 28 Jan 2018 18:45
Hollis Johnson/Business Insider The fast food value menu wars have flared back up with the release of McDonald's new dollar menu and Taco Bell's overhauled value menu. Taco Bell's "Dollar Cravings" menu has 20 choices on...
How IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad's bizarrely frugal habits and 'disagreeable' personality trait made him one of the richest self-made billionaires
Business Insider - 28 Jan 2018 18:34
Twitter/Ingvar Kamprad Swedish business magnate Ingvar Kamprad had been at the helm of IKEA, one of the world's largest furniture stores and most beloved brands, for more than 70 years when his death was announced Sunday...
Fall Out Boy And First Aid Kit Launch New Albums Inside The U.K. Top 5
Forbes - 28 Jan 2018 18:20Salary program for women takes aim at wage gap
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2018 18:16
State Treasurer Deb Goldberg is touting a new program aimed at bridging the wage gap between working men and women. The Democrat has announced that workshops on salary negotiation will …
5 traits all emotionally intelligent leaders share
Business Insider - 28 Jan 2018 18:14
Joshua Earle/Unsplash In order to be a successful leader, it is important that you are aware of your own and others' emotions. A result of this emotional intelligence is the cultivation of a meaningful working relationsh...
One of Wall Street's best stock pickers shares his secrets for crushing the market
Business Insider - 28 Jan 2018 18:12
Citywire Alex Umansky, who manages five mutual-fund portfolios for Baron Funds, saw his $199 million Fifth Avenue Growth Fund smash benchmarks in 2017 with a 40.6% return. That same fund has also destroyed the Russell 10...
NewsWatch: I built a nest egg of $1 million from nothing -- how do I make sure my kids benefit?
Market Watch - 28 Jan 2018 18:00
This man says he's done everything right, but still loses sleep over his finances.
Balancing debt and savings? Look at your finances as if you were CEO of a business
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2018 18:00
Many millennials are entering the workforce with high levels of student debt. Others have borrowed money to launch a new business, professional or technology venture. Still others find themselves slipping …
Companies like Amazon and Starbucks want to kill cash -- and it could be a huge blow to the most vulnerable Americans (SBUX, AMZN)
Business Insider - 28 Jan 2018 17:57
AP/Elaine Thompson Companies like Starbucks and Amazon are testing stores that do not accept cash. Going cashless can provide key advantages for retailers, such as boosting efficiency and preventing robberies. However, f...
The Founder of IKEA Has Died (He Was Known As the World's Thriftiest Billionaire)
inc - 28 Jan 2018 17:50
This reported multi-billionaire said he bought all his clothes at flea markets. Cause or coincidence?
$74 K available for produce safety improvements
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2018 17:38
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets says a total of $74,000 is available in a second round of grants to help growers make improvements to comply with the …
3 High-Yield Stocks That Could Crumple In A Market Correction
Forbes - 28 Jan 2018 17:3819 high-paying jobs for people who love history
Business Insider - 28 Jan 2018 17:14
Gladskikh Tatiana/Shutterstock • History might not seem like the most lucrative field, at first glance. • But according to the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), there are a number of well-paid jobs that requi...