Thinking about taking a trip to Disney Land? Walt Disney announced Monday afternoon that Jack Dorsey, a co-founder and executive of both Twitter and Square, is joining the board. “Jack Dorsey is a talented entrepreneur who has helped create groundbreaking new businesses in the social media and commerce spaces,” said Robert A. Iger, the chairman… Continue reading Twitter Co-founder Jack Dorsey Is Joining Disney’s Board
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How to Explain Your Job to Different People This Holiday Party Season
Do you feel like you’re answering the same questions over and over again each holiday season? The trick to surviving these holiday examinations is to learn how to leverage your answers to make the best of any conversation. And when it comes to holiday parties, the career questions are always on the menu. So whether… Continue reading How to Explain Your Job to Different People This Holiday Party Season
Three Big Purchases that Depreciate the Most
A lot of our most expensive purchases lose value as soon as the deal is signed. Cars, electronics, and timeshares are notorious for depreciating immediately. Consider the following reasons why they are worth so much less after the purchase and what you can do to combat the losses. Photo via Flickr by Tax Credits Cars… Continue reading Three Big Purchases that Depreciate the Most
Crowdtilt Raises $23M to Make It Simple to Crowdfund Everyday Things
By now you have probably heard of or contributed to one of the famous crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter or Indiegogo that have raised millions for creative works like independent films and gadgets or to help spur initiatives in local communities. But what about crowdfunding everyday things? “Only so many people have a $40,000 documentary they… Continue reading Crowdtilt Raises $23M to Make It Simple to Crowdfund Everyday Things
Amazon Strikers Take Protests to Seattle
Amazon employees in Germany and potentially the U.S. are looking to improve their working conditions in a series of wildcat strikes against the e-commerce giant. These mark the first strikes against the major online retailer anywhere in the world and involve hundreds of Amazon workers at two fulfillment centers. Now protesters are hoping to bring… Continue reading Amazon Strikers Take Protests to Seattle
Leaked Videos Could Lead to Huge Settlement for Ousted Snapchat Co-Founder
Snapchat is the hottest mobile app on the market, but that’s not the only place where things are heating up. Reggie Brown, a former classmate and fraternity brother of Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel and CTO Bobby Murphy, claims he was wrongfully ousted from the company and unfairly screwed out of his company stake and hundreds… Continue reading Leaked Videos Could Lead to Huge Settlement for Ousted Snapchat Co-Founder
U.S. Debt and Credit by State: Miami Ranks Worst Credit of Major Metropolitan Cities
As we know, credit and debt has been a sensitive issue for many in the U.S. since the recession started in 2008. In an effort to asses credit health and debt in 2013, Experian has provided us with a digestible way to visualize the average debt and credit scores in the largest metropolitan areas of… Continue reading U.S. Debt and Credit by State: Miami Ranks Worst Credit of Major Metropolitan Cities
Buy or Sell? Twitter’s Lead IPO Underwriters End Silence and Set Price Targets
Are you invested in Twitter or thinking about grabbing a few shares? The quiet period for Twitter’s IPO has ceased, allowing financial institutions to start speaking their mind about the company’s potential financial future. This “waiting period” is the time between a company’s IPO registration and the time when the SEC declares the registration statement… Continue reading Buy or Sell? Twitter’s Lead IPO Underwriters End Silence and Set Price Targets
