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There’s Only One Rule for Prediction Markets — Ignore It and You’re the Sucker
Picture a poker table. You’re playing your hand straight. But the guy across from you can see your cards — not because he’s clever, but because somebody’s holding a mirror behind you. That’s a prediction market. If you haven’t run into these yet, you will. They’re websites where you bet real money on what’s going to happen: elections, wars, what…
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3 Methods for Highlighting Multiple Positions at the Same Company on Your Resume
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. To list multiple positions at the same company on a resume, group your roles under one employer and format them based on how your responsibilities changed using stacked titles, separate roles, or separate entries. There’s no single “right” way to do it. The best approach depends on how your roles evolved, how…
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Who Knew? Gen Z Is Cashing in on the Lost Art of Snail Mail
Young adults are turning their dining room tables into fulfillment centers for a decidedly low-tech product. They are stepping away from strictly digital platforms to send physical letters, prints of original artwork, and handmade zines directly through the postal system. This analog resurgence is proving remarkably profitable for a new wave of creators. For many Gen Z entrepreneurs, these subscription-based…
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Getting a Raise? 7 Ways to Turn It Into Lasting Wealth
Three years ago, you were getting by on $60,000, and today, you’re earning $90,000. By every measure, you should be saving like crazy. You’re not. You moved into a nicer apartment. Replaced the car. Started getting groceries delivered. Added a few subscriptions. Started ordering DoorDash three nights a week instead of one. The gym membership got upgraded to the boutique…
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General Motors Lays Off Hundreds of IT Workers Globally
General Motors is laying off 500-600 information technology workers in Michigan and elsewhere to reorganize around different skills and reduce overlap, the company confirmed May 11. The IT roles include jobs across GM’s global operations, according to spokesman Kevin Kelly. But GM would not confirm other specific locations for the layoffs outside of the Global Technical Center in Warren. It…
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Apple May Owe You up to $95 If You Have an iPhone. Here Are 5 Things to Know Before You File
Apple just got caught making promises it couldn’t keep, and now it’s writing a $250 million check. If you bought the right iPhone in the right window, some of that money has your name on it. The tech giant has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing it of false advertising. The plaintiffs say Apple sold the iPhone 16 by…
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How to Tailor Your Resume in 10 Steps and Double Your Interview Chances
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. A targeted resume is a customized resume tailored to a specific job, highlighting the skills and experience that directly match the role. Instead of sending the same generic resume everywhere, a targeted approach helps you show employers exactly why you’re a strong fit for the position. What Is a Targeted Resume? Definition…
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9 Stealthy Ways to Prepare for a Career Change After 50 (Without Tipping Off Your Boss)
The average job search takes nearly five months, but for high-earning professionals over 50, that timeline can stretch significantly longer. You are certainly not alone in looking for the exit; about a quarter of adults 50-plus recently surveyed by AARP reported they planned to switch roles, a massive jump from the previous year. However, broadcasting your intentions too early is…
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3 Ways to Supplement Your Income While Living Abroad
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. Often, people move abroad at the request of their employer, and, just as often, the opportunity to be placed overseas for work is given to younger folks, those in the middle of their careers. But for many, that is not the situation. You might be in retirement and looking…
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The Vast Majority of Grads Fear AI Is Reshaping the Entry-Level Job Market (and Not in Their Favor)
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Artificial intelligence is already shaping how graduates learn, work, and search for jobs. But for many entering the workforce, excitement about AI is paired with uncertainty. If you’re asking, “Is AI replacing entry-level jobs?”, you’re one of many. According to new research from Monster, nearly 9 in 10 graduates (89%) are concerned…
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