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Why Worry Wednesday - Terrorism Doesn't Matter?
I think it's amazing. They caught the Brussels bomber (the one that didn't blow himself up) and there was an extra bomb, so he could have killed more people - yet the markets in Europe are UP this...
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What Is the Perfect Small Business for You?
Many people want to be entrepreneurs, but often I get asked: what business should I start? Too often people desire to be in business, but have no clue what they should be selling. Entrepreneurship is...
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Fitbit: Time to Get Fit?
Co-authored with Ryan F. Blake Over the last ten years silicone wristbands have become synonymous with major movements. From famous athletes, to sports teams worldwide, individuals have used these...
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How To Retire Despite Low Interest Rates
by Doug Carey, Owner and President, Wealthtrace Interest rates are extremely low, which is bad news for those who have been planning to have a fixed income in retirement. Ten years ago, the yield on...
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New Biofuels Alternative Could Upend Oil Markets
Before solar power, electric cars, and even fracking the hot topics in energy were ethanol and other biofuels, which were touted as a way to help get oil prices under control. In 2007 and 2008 as WTI...
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Why I Stopped Angel Investing (and You Should Never Start)
I started angel investing almost by accident, which sounds strange to say. Who "accidentally" invests tens of thousands of dollars into highly speculative ventures? Well, I did. A friend introduced me...
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5 Habits of Incredibly Successful Millennial Entrepreneurs
There's no clear-cut path to being a successful entrepreneur. If there were, wouldn't we all carefully follow it to the mythical Promised Land? However, while there may not be a defined path for your...
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How China Is Changing Africa
In their new book "Continental Shift: A Journey Into Africa's Changing Fortunes," South African authors Kevin Bloom and Richard Poplak embarked on 14-country odyssey across two continents over a span...
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How to Look Like a Leader
We all know the statistics way too well. Less than five percent of the Fortune 500 CEOs are women; 19.2 percent of public company board seats are held by women. We continue to try and push through the...
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How to Ask for a Favor
Here's the deal. I don't normally do this. This is kind of weird. But will maybe do something for me? Can you possibly find time to read this and maybe email me back some thoughts? What? No? Crap. I...
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Why Women Still Need to Fight for Equal Pay
Over 5,000 businesswomen (and a few brave men) gathered this week in San Francisco for the 27th Annual Conference for Women in Business conducted by Professional Business Women of California (PBWC), a...
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You DO Have the Time
"But David, I'm already working 70 hours a week. I just don't see how I can fit in the suggestions you're making." I was talking with Bob, owner of a successful industrial products company in the...
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Sanders Is Fighting to Raise the Wages for Most Black and Latino Workers
Corporate profits are booming, and U.S. workers remain some of the most productive in the world. Yet tens of millions of workers still earn hourly wages that fall below the federal poverty line. These...
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Where Is the Diversity? Florida Government Spending Bypasses Minority Businesses
Co-authored by Torey Alston Gender and racial bias -- intentional or not -- in the process of awarding contracts in construction, architecture, engineering and professional services is a major...
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DOL Rule Change Sheds Light on Anti-Union Tactics
It is clear to most people that corporations hold numerous advantages over everyday Americans when it comes to power in the workplace. But thankfully, the Obama administration just took a step to close...
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Falling Thursday - Futures Down and Our Hedges are UP $7,300
This is what hedging is all about! In yesterday's morning post, we listed our shorting line for the Futures saying: "Meanwhile, we're STILL shorting at those same lines we laid out Monday and this...
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How My Friend Hustled to Get His Dream Job
When most people are turned down for a job, they just apply for another one. You've prepared extensively and went through every scenario in your head. But what if you had an off day? What do you do if...
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Texas Mothers Jailed 5 Days in Louisiana Over 2 Hot Dogs
Two Texas mothers, who police said had no criminal record, spent five days in a notorious Louisiana jail over charges they ate two hot dogs, milkshakes and an Icee at a convenience store. The women...
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The Political Maneuvering of Income Inequality
Isn't the presidential political season fun? You get to learn new things, issues that have been simmering in the background come storming out in angry bursts, explosive rhetoric, and dramatic societal...
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The Hottest New Trend in Marketing
I've been a fan of Scott Galloway and his company L2 Digital for awhile. The business intelligence they offer and the artful way in which they deliver that content is one of many reasons I rarely miss...
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