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How to Make the Most of Your Home Office Renovation Project

Now is a great time to roll up your sleeves and finally renovate your home office. Here are a few tips for keeping your sanity while renovating during a pandemic.

How to Buy and Sell a Home During COVID-19: 5 Tips for Each

Were you in the middle of buying or selling a home when the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic first struck the US? In the wake of social distancing, lockdowns, job losses, and a dwindling economy, you may have looming questions about where to go from here.

How Aging Affects the Immune System

Growing older is unavoidable. Each year that passes brings joys like greater freedom and wisdom—even more reason to keep our bodies active and healthy. We are living longer, fuller lives than ever before. And healthy aging is top of mind—not just for older adults, but for anyone looking to live their best, most-fulfilled life. Age effect on the elderly immune system is of increasing concern. The immune system is our primary defense, constantly guarding against foreign or harmful substances that threaten our body’s intricate balance. One of the most recognized health consequences of aging is a decline in immune function. Luckily, strategies exist to counteract a weakened immunity.

Here's How To Plan For A Post-COVID-19 Future & Buy Your First Home

Buying your first home can be a daunting experience for just about anyone during any time, let alone during a pandemic.

What Are the Alternatives to Avoid New Overdraft Costs?

Many overdraft users are bracing themselves with the introduction of new rules that have come into force on fees and charges in the UK. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) presented new guidelines that significantly reduced the amount of interest those who use an unauthorised overdraft will pay. The changes that came into effect on 6 April, mean banks can only charge a simple, annual interest rate without any additional fees and charges.

Feel anxious? Have trouble sleeping? You may be traveling for business too often

People who travel for business two weeks or more a month report more symptoms of anxiety and depression and are more likely to smoke, be sedentary and report trouble sleeping than those who travel one to six nights a month, according to a latest study conducted by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and City University of New York.

LVMH takes control of Christian Dior in mammoth deal

The French luxury group gains full control of the 70-year-old Parisian fashion house Christian Dior in a mammoth deal worth around €12.1 billion.

Burberry posts ‘lackluster’ results

UK luxury fashion retailer Burberry posts lackluster set of results for its second half following an impressive result in the third quarter, a retail analyst stated.

Media Reports Say Roger Ailes Negotiating Departure Terms At Fox News

Fox News, Ailes slapped with another sexual harassment lawsuit, advertisers pulling out from top-rated show

A lawsuit has been filed by a Democratic political consultant and Fox News contributor on Monday alleging, among others, that Roger Ailes denied her of a permanent hosting job after she turned down his sexual advances.

North Korea's 'Lazarus' hackers attack global banks, stolen money will fund its nuclear programs

North Korea's 'Lazarus' hackers attack global banks, stolen money to fund nuclear programs

What seemed like a perfect hacking operation turned out to be a failure as Kaspersky has spotted a mistake on the part of the Lazarus hackers. It found a brief connection that came from North Korea - proving their identity and origin.

Uniqlo head showed he didn't like being given an ultimatum by Trump

Uniqlo to leave US if Trump insists the retailer makes all its clothes in America

The US president has long promoted a change on how foreign businesses should run their operations - and that is to revive American manufacturing. Uniqlo head showed he didn't like being given an ultimatum by Trump.

H&M to launch new brand Arket this year

Arket, which means 'sheet of paper' in Swedish, will cater to a modern-day market with products for men, women, children and the home.

Qatar offers loaner laptops in response to the electronics ban

Qatar Airways to offer loaner laptops in response to the US' electronics ban

Qatar also promises to provide a one hour free Wi-Fi access with a $5 charge to stay connected the whole flight. The loaner laptops, a workaround over the electronics ban, will only be available to the airlines' business class passengers.

Amazon to collect state sales tax marking the end of a tax-free shopping experience

Amazon to collect state sales tax marking the end of tax-free shopping experience

Amazon was one of the leaders in keeping online purchases tax-free. As the company moves to offer faster deliveries, it expanded its distribution centers and started collecting sales tax in more states.

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Why You Need an Emergency Fund and How to Build One

Following the pandemic, natural calamities, and major employment shifts, a startling new study on the online news site News Nation shows that 1 in 4 Americans don't have an emergency fund.

Myths You Have Been Told About Generational Wealth

Generational wealth is a facet of wealth management that is often misunderstood. Labeled trust fund babies, rich kids, and lucky breaks, those who receive an inheritance from families are rare.

HighKey on BitClout: The Social Media Network of the Century

Social media has successfully made it to the mainstream consciousness of over half the global population. DataReportal's latest study shows that over 4.33 billion people worldwide are using some form of social networking site this year. That's why it's no wonder many tech companies are interested in investing or forming the next Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube to capture the hearts and minds of the general population.

How to Make Good use of Consumer Credit?

Ease of access, freedom to choose in which to invest the money and lines of credit designed according to the needs of consumers, are some of the characteristics that have made consumer credit one of the most important financing products in the world’s market.

Can Money Buy Love or Friendship?

While researchers have suggested that individuals who base their self-worth on their financial success often feel lonely in everyday life, a newly published study by the University at Buffalo and Harvard Business School has taken initial steps to better understand why this link exists.

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Study: Millennials and Generation Z More Sustainability-Orientated -- Even When It Comes To Money

The younger generations are willing to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to sustainable living.

Scientists Develop New Magnetic Nanomaterial For Counterfeit Money Prevention

An international research team led by NUST MISIS has developed a new iron-cobalt-nickel nanocomposite with tunable magnetic properties. The nanocomposite could be used to protect money and securities from counterfeiting. The study was published in Nanomaterials.

Loan Applications Processed Around Midday More Likely To Be Rejected

Bank credit officers are more likely to approve loan applications earlier and later in the day, while 'decision fatigue' around midday is associated with defaulting to the safer option of saying no.

Researchers Find Optimal Way To Pay Off Student Loans

After graduating or leaving college, many students face a difficult choice: Try to pay off their student loans as fast as possible to save on interest, or enroll in an income-based repayment plan, which offers affordable payments based on their income and forgives any balance remaining after 20 or 25 years.

Language Used On Credit Card Websites The Hardest To Understand

New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals how easy it is for consumers to understand the language used on personal finance websites.

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