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How to write an MBA resume that’ll help you get into business school

MBA resumes are similar to traditional job resumes, with a couple of key differences. Experts detail how to write one, what to avoid—and why.

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Airlines were just put on notice over ‘surprise junk fees’: 4 new rules they will have to follow

24.04.2024 6

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ISSA vs. NASM: Which personal trainer certification will pump up your career?

Personal trainers seeking certification may end up choosing between ISSA and NASM CPT programs, and there are numerous things to take into...

23.04.2024 10

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Why an ISSA certification may be a good first step for up-and-coming trainers

The ISSA CPT certification is a signal to employers and potential clients that a personal trainer knows their stuff, and may help them grow their...

23.04.2024 9

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NYC vs. Texas? Actually, they’re both top destinations for tech talent right now

19.04.2024 9

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Startup-focused neobank Mercury launches personal banking, targeting the founder class

17.04.2024 5

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Like to lend a helping hand? Life coaching may be the path for you

Life coaches are becoming increasingly popular, and getting certified and starting a practice likely isn’t as difficult as you think.

16.04.2024 20

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DJT stock is taking another market beating today as Donald Trump’s trial begins

15.04.2024 8

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Working with robots isn’t a sci-fi career—here’s how to break into the field

Becoming a robotics engineer typically requires a degree in engineering or robotics, and some experience in the field.

21.03.2024 9

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Becoming a health coach: worth it? We talked to one to find out

If you have a tendency to help people, like goal-setting and reaching desired outcomes, then becoming a health coach may be worth the investment.

20.02.2024 3

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Computer programming: What it is and what you need to know to learn it

Computer programming involves writing programs or instructions for a computer to follow using a programming language. Programmers can also pull in...

02.02.2024 4

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Is coding difficult to learn? It isn’t a cakewalk, but it can open up a near-six-figure career

The prospect of learning to code can be intimidating, but it can open up lucrative career opportunities—and there are numerous ways to start...

01.02.2024 10

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An under-the-radar Supreme Court case could upend the tax code and derail wealth taxation

With consequential Supreme Court rulings on topics like abortion and voting rights in recent years, Americans may be forgiven if their interest...

05.12.2023 20

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How to shop small businesses without overspending this holiday season

Creating big change in local communities often means starting small—such as choosing to shop at small, local businesses around the holidays. While...

02.12.2023 6

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Workers without college degrees can climb the ladder fastest in these industries

It pays to pay people. And promote them. That’s one of the main takeaways from the 2023 American Opportunity Index, a comprehensive report focused...

30.11.2023 2

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Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao will step down in a dramatic fall for one of crypto’s most visible leaders

Changpeng Zhao (also known simply as “CZ”), the founder and CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has agreed to step down from his position and...

21.11.2023 6

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Government shutdown threats are becoming more common. Blame TV, social media, and Newt Gingrich

Shutdown averted—again! The government funding bill that was passed overwhelmingly by the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Senate late...

17.11.2023 3

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Target and Walmart have it wrong. Locking up essential products is alienating in-store shoppers

It’s an increasingly familiar sight in many U.S. retail stores: throngs of items locked up behind glass or bars in an effort to thwart thieves....

14.11.2023 3

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What the hell is happening with AMC stock?

It hasn’t been a cinematic day for AMC Entertainment, the parent company of AMC Theatres. As of late Thursday morning, AMC’s stock price fell by...

09.11.2023 6

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How H&R Block and Intuit are banking on your mistrust of the IRS to keep you as a customer

Is it a “no-brainer” or a “thinly veiled scheme”? An experimental government tax-filing program has spurred some spicy takes from the tax-prep...

09.11.2023 5

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Retirement planners might soon need to retire some of the sneaky ways they do business

Joe Biden seemingly has two things in its sights lately: Malarkey and junk fees. A few weeks after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new...

31.10.2023 5

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RTO or retire? Employers may be all too happy to push older workers to decide

With the pandemic mostly behind us, U.S. companies are slowly rolling out return-to-office mandates for many white-collar workers. In fact, 90% of...

27.10.2023 4

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5 things to know about Ted Pick, the new CEO of Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley has picked a new boss—pun intended. Edward (Ted) Pick will become the new CEO of Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street’s largest...

27.10.2023 3

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Bitcoin price rising: What’s driving the latest crypto rally?

Is Bitcoin back? It appears so—at least for now. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) edged past $35,000 this week—the highest it’s been since May 2022....

24.10.2023 6

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EV maker Next.e.GO goes public on the Nasdaq, testing investor demand for electric vehicle stocks

Electric vehicles are now a fixture on many streets in the United States, and EV stocks are also becoming increasingly common on the stock market....

20.10.2023 9

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IRS Direct File free pilot will not be open to everyone: How to know if you’re eligible

Innovation? In government? Don’t look now, but the Internal Revenue Service is making strides. On Tuesday, the IRS announced it was advancing its...

18.10.2023 2

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NY hardcore band Sick of It All just sued streetwear brand Supreme in a dragon-size logo dispute

Is it clobberin’ time in the courtroom? Last week, Bush Baby Zamagate, the company that owns the intellectual property rights associated with the...

17.10.2023 5

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What is a junk fee anyway? From hotels to concerts, the FTC targets annoying hidden charges

The Biden administration is looking to take out the trash. On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it’s proposing a new...

12.10.2023 2

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Birkenstock IPO: stock price closely watched today as the popular footwear brand debuts on the NYSE

Birkenstock has taken its final steps to become a publicly traded company and is expected to start trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)...

11.10.2023 2

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Whole Foods, USPS, and Lyft have figured out the most overlooked secret to great branding

10.10.2023 2

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The Great Mismatch: With millions of open positions, why does the job market feel so dire?

06.10.2023 2

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Intel spinoff and IPO could mean another attractive chip stock hitting the market at a future date

An old name is set to make new waves in the IPO market, although not immediately. Chipmaker Intel announced this week that it’s planning to spin off...

05.10.2023 2

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Birkenstock IPO: Price range kicks up lofty valuation as stock listing date nears

If you’ve kicked your sandals off in anticipation of a break from the recent slate of IPO news, put them back on, because footwear company...

02.10.2023 2

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IPO market sees remarkable boost in Q3 as investors embrace U.S. stock listings

29.09.2023 2

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‘Serious consequences’: SBA head says government shutdown would put small businesses in peril

28.09.2023 5

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Klaviyo cofounder Ed Hallen talks about why now was the right time to IPO

Klaviyo, a Boston-based tech company that runs a marketing and data platform built for the e-commerce industry, went public on Wednesday, pricing 19.2...

21.09.2023 2

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Instacart stock price today will be closely watched as Nasdaq trading begins in CART IPO

Update Tuesday, 6:45 a.m. Instacart has priced shares at $30, the high end of its projected range, the company said in a press release on Monday....

19.09.2023 2

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Instacart IPO update: Stock price closely watched today as Nasdaq listing nears

After a couple of down years, IPO excitement is back in the air. Last week, Arm Holdings went public in one of the highest-profile offerings of the...

18.09.2023 1

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Americans who aren’t making this minimum salary could face ‘severe’ mental health issues

While the average American may need to earn upwards of $230,000 to feel financially secure, new data shows that those comprising the lower layers of...

16.09.2023 4

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Arm Holdings stock price today will be closely watched as Nasdaq trading begins in IPO

Update Thursday, 7:30 a.m. ET All eyes will be on Arm Holding shares today as they begin trading on the Nasdaq in the British chip designer’s...

14.09.2023 9

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Arm IPO: Stock is set to be priced, begin trading on the Nasdaq. Here’s the latest

Chip designer Arm Holdings is primed to go public this week in one of the most anticipated IPOs of the year, largely due to the increased appetite for...

13.09.2023 2

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TKO Group stock price rises in NYSE debut: What to know about Endeavor’s WWE-UFC combo

Can a combination between WWE and UFC deliver a haymaker to the entertainment industry? Perhaps so—and now investors can place their bets, too. TKO...

12.09.2023 8

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Instacart IPO update: Lower valuation means stock could pop on listing day

Instacart is reducing the size of its order—significantly. The grocery delivery company, which recently filed paperwork with the Securities and...

11.09.2023 10

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AI could make it easier for companies to IPO. Is that a good idea?

If artificial intelligence (AI) could take a years-long process or task and reduce it to mere weeks or days, it would be irresponsible not to explore...

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