Rashida Jones followed her dad's advice not to 'wait in line' for a job. Career coaches say using family connections in the workplace is fine sometimes.

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Rashida Jones acknowledges her nepo baby privilege.

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Artists in New York got $1,000 monthly through a basic income program. One participant used the money to pay bills and afford healthcare.

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Jacinta Burnell, 52, is an artist in New York and a participant in a guaranteed basic income program.

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A boomer moved from Texas to Panama for her retirement. She loved it so much she 'accidentally' started a tour company helping expats move.

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Jackie Lange started Panama Relocation Tours shortly after moving from Texas in 2010.

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China basically just admitted it's also concerned about solar panel overcapacity

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Solar panels on buildings in the Anhui province of China.

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Spouses — mostly women — could inherit $9 trillion from their partners in the next 25 years

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Women's economic power is going to change as Baby Boomers transfer their wealth to milennial women.
Women's economic power is going to change as Baby Boomers transfer their wealth to milennial women.

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Welcome back to Wall Street earnings season

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The Wall Street subway stop

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Inflation cooled off more than expected in June

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The latest trick companies could be using to pay workers less

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Dropping education and experience requirements for jobs could help some Americans find work — but also help companies pay their employees less.

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The AI chip race is minting thousands of new millionaires in Taiwan, but not everyone is benefiting

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People enjoy the view of the Taipei 101 tower.
People enjoy the view of the Taipei 101 tower.

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Young families are still fleeing major cities in huge numbers, a 'big surprise' for metros trying to escape the urban doom loop

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A row of students ages 5-7 raising their hands while standing along a chain-link fence on a playground during recess at P.S. 111, a public school in Hell's Kitchen, New York City.
A row of students ages 5-7 on a playground during recess at a public school in Hell's Kitchen, New York City.

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