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Work from home and cut frivolous journeys: What countries are telling people to do as oil prices spike

The AAA said that pricesDan Kitwood/Getty ImagesNations across the world are taking steps to mitigate the impact of oil price spikes.These include flexible working arrangements and reducing non-ess...

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A Major Change May Be in the Works for Your 401(k)’s Oversight

Ending ‘regulation by litigation’ may erode some protections for workers. Most people likely think their employer’s role in providing a 401(k) stops at choosing the provider, match rate, and...

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Inside the relationship of Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance, who are expecting their fourth child

TOPSHOT - US Vice President JD Vance and US second lady Usha Vance watch the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the San Siro stadium in Milan, northern Italy, on Fe...

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For some Gen Z consultants, the hottest new exit opportunity is TikTok

Some young consultants are leaving the industry are turning towards content creation instead of the traditional exit opportunities.Courtesy of Joe Fenti; Courtesy of Kelly He-Sun; Courtesy of Jack ...

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I've been job hunting for 7 months since being laid off from my consulting job. I cashed out my 401(k) to stay afloat.

Aaron LaniewiczAaron LaniewiczAaron Laniewicz has been looking for full-time work since Booz Allen Hamilton laid him off in August.He said he's cashed out his 401(k) and collected unemployment to p...

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I always wanted to live in Europe, so I bought a tiny home in the Netherlands when my son moved out. Now, I'm leaving.

Sidra Gifford moved from the US to the Netherlands.Courtesy of Sidra GiffordSidra Gifford, 52, is from the US but wanted to live elsewhere since she was a teenager.In 2025, she moved from the Bay A...

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JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon ripped into remote work again. WFH gurus say 5 days in the office is overkill.

Jamie DimonAndrew Harnik/APJamie Dimon issued a scathing critique of remote work at the Hill and Valley Forum this week.The JPMorgan CEO said young employees learn best in person, and workers mess ...

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I made $37,000 assembling Ikea furniture last year. It gave me the flexibility to run my own business and farm.

Sandra Navarro said she has carved out a niche on Taskrabbit, assembling dressers from Ikea.Sandra NavarroSandra Navarro works on Taskrabbit and runs her own handyman business in Arizona.She has a ...

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I was a Meta HR manager before getting laid off. If I could speak to my younger self, here's what I'd tell her.

Chikara Kennedy founded her own company after being laid off from Meta.Courtesy Chikara KennedyChikara Kennedy worked at Meta for nearly five years before getting laid off.Kennedy said to lean on y...

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Uncertainty Around Social Security, Taxes, and Healthcare Is Bad for Households – and the Economy

Workers and retirees are anxious when faced with unpredictable policies. Planning for a secure retirement is a major challenge; the plan must cover all of a person’s remaining years and beyo...

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Dad won’t talk about estate planning. How can I avoid being blindsided?

Q. I am an only child but my d...

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Welcome to the Gen Z career squeeze

Thomas Barwick/Getty ImagesManagers are taking on broader responsibilities amid organizational flattening and efficiency pushes.This means less time for training junior employees — and an emphasis ...

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Why Swedish vibe-coding startup Lovable rejects candidates who want rigid structure — and hires for 'founder DNA'

Lovable's People chief Maryanne Caughey says the startup rejects structure and hires for "founder DNA."Courtesy of LovableLovable is planning to grow to about 400 staff this year, its people chief ...

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Disagree with CRA’s notice of assessment? Make sure to file your objection by the deadline

After you file your 2025 tax return, you’ll soon receive a Notice of Assessment (NOA) from the ...

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BlackRock CEO reveals a harsh truth about your Social Security returns

You have paid into Social Security for years, possibly decades, trusting that every dollar deducted from your paycheck was being put to productive use. The head of the world’s largest asset manager...

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As middle managers thin out, companies hand sales training to AI simulations

An AI sales coach can take over repetitive training work.Tashi-Delek/Getty ImagesAI sales coaches are improving sales pitches by simulating buyer interactions.ServiceNow said its AI coach helps red...

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When helping a young adult out with the rent can do more harm than good

By their mid-twenties, many young adults are eager for independence, but the realities of an uncertain job market, high housing costs, daily expenses and student debt mean the transition to full...

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Nebius CEO Arkady Volozh explains why his blockbuster Meta deal isn't the endgame

Arkady Volozh, CEO and founder of Nebius.Toby Melville/REUTERSIn the Tech Memo Interview, I quiz technologies about the industry's top trends.For this edition, I spoke to Nebius CEO Arkady Volozh w...

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From panic buying in Chile to $8 gas in California, photos show how people around the world are grappling with a growing energy crisis

A worker refuels a vehicle at a gas station in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Chile's government will hike fuel prices by as much as 54% on Thursday, stoking expectations for a steep ...

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MrBeast is drawing political heat after buying a banking app aimed at teens and young adults

Jimmy Donaldson, a.k.a. MrBeast, is facing scrutiny over his acquisition of a banking app.: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty ImagesSen. Elizabeth Warren is questioning MrBeast's recent acquisition of the...

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Microsoft makes sweeping overhaul of HR organization, internal memo shows

Microsoft Chief People Officer Amy ColemanMicrosoftAmy Coleman, who took over as chief people officer in March 2025, is overhauling her team.The overhaul includes a series of promotions and some de...

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