By Ian Sheldon | May 30, 2019 Soybeans may not seem all that useful in a war. Nonetheless they’ve become China’s most important weapon in its ever-worsening trade conflict with the U.S. China, the world’s biggest buyer of the crop, has reportedly stopped purchasing any American soybeans in retaliation for the Trump administration raising tariffs… Read More »
By Richard Brody | May 30, 2019 If we had workable, crystal balls, wouldn’t it be easier to predict trends, and what, the future, would bring? However, since most have not found, their personal version of a reliable form of these, it might make sense, to better understand, some of the signs, and omens, which… Read More »
(NewsUSA) | May 29, 2019 How much will I need for my kid’s college education? And how the heck will I pay for it? With the cost of a four-year degree rising nearly eight times faster than wages since the 1980s, those two questions are enough to give today’s parents a serious case of night sweats.… Read More »
By Linda Cattelan | May 28, 2019 You may be a great manager, yet not a great leader. And if you are aspiring to elevate yourself and your career, regardless of your current job level, you need to be a great leader as well. So, let’s begin by looking at some of the differences between “leadership” and “management”:… Read More »
(Family Features) | May 28, 2019 After they leave the military, veterans often look to start a second career. For many, owning a business is an attractive career path because they have honed many of the skills needed to be successful entrepreneurs, such as ambition and a drive to succeed, during their time in the… Read More »
By Anne Fleming | May 28, 2019 Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez want to cap consumer interest rates in an effort to curb “sky high” credit card charges and other forms of predatory lending. While that sounds nice in principle, in practice their plan would hurt some of the people it’s intended to help… Read More »
By Tarik Dogru | May 24, 2019 Airbnb has grown exponentially since its founding in 2008 and is expected to soon go public in an initial public offering that would rank it among the world’s most valuable hotel companies. In fact, U.S. consumers spent more money on Airbnb last year than they did on Hilton… Read More »
(Family Features) | May 24, 2019 There’s more to managing your money than paying your bills and successfully avoiding overdraft charges (although those are definitely steps in the right direction). Effectively managing your money takes time and planning, but the payoff may be a stronger financial future. Create a budget. Some people avoid making a… Read More »
By David Cortright | May 23, 2019 Many are worried about the risk of war with Iran after the Trump administration leaked discussions of a troop deployment in response to claimed threats to U.S. warships in the region. And in recent days, the rhetoric has only gotten more heated, with President Donald Trump saying a… Read More »
By Penelope B. Prime | May 21, 2019 Relations between the U.S. and China have deteriorated sharply in recent days after trade negotiations broke down, leading some to suggest we are on the cusp of a new “cold war.” President Donald Trump blames the resumption of hostilities on China. Specifically, he and his negotiators say their… Read More »