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The best use of generative AI for office workers so far could be relieving a massive productivity drain: meeting overload

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Man at a meeting — Many workers think having too many meetings can hinder their productivity. AI tools could save them some time.
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A California restaurant owner says he'll 'absolutely' have to put up wages to compete with fast-food chains now paying $20 an hour

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 05:43

Tech Insider : Economy

Lexington, Minnesota, Now hiring sign at McDonalds, July 2021 — Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

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Why saving for retirement has never felt scarier — or more confusing

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 05:27

Tech Insider : Economy

An empty savings jar with a label that says — Instead of a golden sunset to look forward to, retirement has become anxiety-inducing for many Americans.
iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BI

economy, Discourse, finance, 401k-account, Pensions, social-security, Retirement

The 'misery index' often predicts who'll win the White House — but it may be broken

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 05:10

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics, Economy

Joe Biden — Joe Biden looks set to battle Donald Trump for a second time in November.
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The Jamie Dimon manifesto

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 05:04

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Jamie Dimon — AP Photo/Alex Brandon; iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BI

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Zimbabwe just introduced a new gold-backed currency in an attempt to fight inflation and wean off the US dollar

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 03:39

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

John Mushayavanhu, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, presents the new national currency Zimbabwe Gold, or ZiG. — John Mushayavanhu, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, presents the new national currency Zimbabwe Gold, or ZiG.
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Spain is about to make it much harder for wealthy foreigners to buy their way into residency

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 02:12

Tech Insider : Economy

Barcelona skyline at sunrise — Barcelona and other Spanish cities are facing an affordability crunch, especially for young people.
Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images

economy, Visas, Expats, american-expats

25 million student-loan borrowers could get up to $20,000 in debt wiped out under Biden's new debt relief plan

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 11:34

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics, Economy

Joe Biden — President Joe Biden.
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A famed recession indicator is flashing red even as financial markets price in zero chance of a downturn in the coming year, economist says

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 11:08

Tech Insider : Economy

Recession outlook, going out of business, economy — The economy is flashing a number of warning signs it could soon see a recession, according to David Rosenberg.
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The odds of a US recession in the near year have dropped to a 2-year low

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 10:40

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Chances of a recession are — Chances of a recession are "vanishingly low"
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