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How to avoid bad choices
Lessons in the rational appraisal of danger may be the secret to a happier, healthier life – and they can be mastered through a few simple steps.
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Show me the money
Wage transparency is on in New York, but what will it mean for jobseekers and job postings?
Exclusive: Behind FTX's fall, battling billionaires and a failed bid to save crypto
On Tuesday morning, Sam Bankman-Fried, owner of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, caught his employees off-guard with a somber message.
There's never been such a severe shortage of homes in the U.S. Here's why
Home prices rose nearly 20% last year, in large part because the U.S. is several million homes short of demand. Builders say the pandemic is partly to blame, but the problem goes deeper than that.
COVID’s sweeping toll: New study reveals how it impacted learning math and reading
The number of weeks schools remained remote played a role in the amount of learning loss district-to-district
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Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger on crypto in 2018. Absolutely nailed it.Turns out the old guys actually know what they’re talking about… who knew.pic.twitter.com/N936RwTtzb— Stephen Geiger (@Stephen_Geiger) November 12, 2022
Life Satisfaction and Age
These life satisfaction scores might make you want to rethink life.
The U.S. and China Account for Half the World’s Household Wealth
This visualization breaks down how household wealth is distributed around the world. Just 10 countries now account for 75% of total household wealth.
Paul Allen's $1.6 billion art profits didn't outperform the stock market.
Allen would have likely made more money buying an S&P 500 index fund.
The NFL plays its first regular season game in Germany
It could have sold 3 million tickets to the game.
The Fed Is In the Red. Here's Why. | WSJ - YouTube
The Federal Reserve manages interest rates — and therefore the economy — through its balance sheet, which is filled with things that make the Fed money (asse...
For better or worse
Does combining finances make sense for today’s married couples?
Turkey Costs 17% More This Thanksgiving Than Last Year
Thanksgiving staples like turkey and potatoes are up to 17% more expensive this year thanks to inflation, according to The Balance’s analysis of the most recent data.
The 6 most popular European destinations for Americans to buy homes as the strong dollar boosts US wealth overseas
Now is the time for Americans to make their dream home purchases abroad as the US dollar is getting stronger and stronger.
Subscription Service Statistics and Costs
Subscription Service Statistics and Costs 2022
From Netflix to Stitch Fix, subscription services have changed the way consumers get their entertainment, apparel, food, etc. Convenient payment options through recurring monthly charges are one of the driving factors that attract many consumers to use subscription services.
Despite inflation worries, Americans are less likely to cancel Amazon Prime, Netflix than cut spending on food
Despite inflation concerns, Americans are less likely to cancel streaming services than cut spending on food and clothing, a recent report found.
Infographic: Streaming Price Hikes Leave Customers With Tough Choices
This chart shows the monthly subscription price and latest price increases of selected video streaming services in the U.S.
Powerball jackpot hits a record $1.6 billion—thanks in part to the Fed
Higher interest rates → higher bond yields → bigger jackpots.
4 Types of Innovators Every Organization Needs
Every company strives to be innovative, but most are missing key ingredients. How can you identify which ingredients your organization needs — and which employee styles can fill in the gaps? The authors’ research distills four key innovation styles that can lead to success — generators, conceptualizers, optimizers, and implementors — and explains how common they are across sectors. Then, they outline a four-part framework for ensuring your team or organization has all four styles represented.
State of Remote Work 2022
New data and insights on how U.S. workers feel about remote, in-office, and hybrid work, employer expectations, and navigating the workplace in 2022.
Gov Whitmer Launches Website to Help Students Apply for the Michigan Achievement
Governor Gretchen Whitmer launched a new webpage to help the graduating class of 2023 apply for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and lower their cost of college by thousands of dollars a year.
Michigan won 5 big electric vehicle projects this year – at a $2B taxpayer cost
Michigan won five multi-billion-dollar electric vehicle projects this year with the help of $2 billion in economic incentives.
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NYC companies quickly find ways around new pay transparency legislation - Gothamist
Companies are already finding ways around New York City’s brand new pay transparency law, which went into effect on Nov. 1.
Is the Economy as Bad as Political Ads Make It Sound? | WSJ
The 2022 midterm elections are being held in a strange economic environment. Inflation is high but unemployment is low. So is the economy good or bad? We go ...
Turkeys Will Be More Expensive Than Ever This Thanksgiving, and Harder to Get
With avian flu, inflation and supply-chain challenges, this could be a rough year for getting just the bird you want.