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☆ Here are the 2 very different execs in contention to be CEO of Morgan Stanley
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

James Gorman announced that he will step down as Morgan Stanley CEO in the next year. The three executives in contention are co-presidents Ted Pick and Andy Saperstein, as well as Dan Simkowitz, head of investment management at Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley declined to comment. But the long-time Morgan Stanley executives have distinct leadership styles and backgrounds. Do you work for Morgan Stanley?

☆ IRS Will Offer Free Online Tax Prep for Some Taxpayers in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Richard Rubin | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Tax lingo isn’t always intuitive. To help explain your tax return, WSJ breaks down some key terminology—from gross income to above the line deductions—and explains how each connects to one important number: your adjusted gross income. Illustration: MacKenzie CoffmanWASHINGTON—The Internal Revenue Service will begin a pilot program next year to help some taxpayers fill out and file their income tax returns for free online, taking the first step toward building a government-run competitor to TurboTax and H&R Block . The trial run will be welcomed by Democrats and consumer advocates who have been urging the government to give Americans a public tax-prep option. Republicans, meanwhile, have questioned whether the IRS should develop a new tax-filing system.

☆ These 22 top reality TV companies making hits like 'Love Is Blind' and 'The Kardashians' could see a boom if the Hollywood writers' strike drags on
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Lucia Moses | Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Hollywood writers' strike could drive an increase in demand for unscripted programming. Insider identified companies dominating the genre, producing reality content for top networks and streamers. Check out 22 companies making top titles including "90-Day Fiancé," "Real Housewives," and more. Even if the writers' strike is resolved more quickly than pundits generally are predicting, reality TV's future looks bright. Reality shows are also a way for streamers to grow their international audience as much of it translates globally.

☆ 22 red-hot reality TV companies producing shows like 'The Kardashians' and 'Queer Eye' that could grow amid Hollywood's writers' strike
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Lucia Moses | Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Hollywood writers' strike could drive an increase in demand for unscripted programming. Insider identified companies dominating the genre, producing reality content for top networks and streamers. Check out 22 companies behind top titles including "The Kardashians," "Queer Eye," and more. Even if the writers' strike is resolved more quickly than pundits generally are predicting, reality TV's future looks bright. Reality shows are also a way for streamers to grow their international audience as much of it translates globally.

☆ Wendy's customers could soon order from an AI chatbot at its drive-thru that's been trained to recognize customer lingo like 'biggie bags' and 'JBC'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Wendy's is automating its drive-through service and introducing an AI chatbot to take orders. The chatbot has been trained to recognize common abbreviations and lingo that customers use. The chatbot has been trained to recognize customers' lingo when they order items like burgers and fries from Wendy's menu. A spokesperson for Wendy's told Insider in a statement that because customers can fully customize their orders at Wendy's, it leads to multiple different order combinations. Since OpenAI launched its AI chatbot ChatGPT in November and became the fastest-growing consumer app in internet history, businesses have been deploying AI tools to streamline work and complete tasks more quickly.

☆ PacWest Bank shares fall more than 50% on report that it could be the next regional bank to collapse
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( David Goldman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

“Exploring strategic options” is Wall Street lingo for “please help.” The last bank to announce it was exploring strategic options was First Republic Bank. That regional bank failed Monday, and JPMorgan purchased most of its assets. PacWest Bank did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment. PacWest Bank is reportedly considering splitting up the company or trying to raise capital to support itself, Bloomberg reported. Like many other regional banks, the value of PacWest’s loans and bond holdings have crumbled as interest rates have surged.

☆ What the Hollywood writers' strike could mean for your favorite TV shows, from 'Abbot Elementary' to 'Saturday Night Live'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Sindhu Sundar | Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Topical shows relying on actively scripted material, including late night, will be the most immediately affected. The strike — which was authorized by nearly 98% of Writers Guild of America members who voted last month — will most immediately impact shows that rely on active writers' rooms working on current material, including "Saturday Night Live" and late night shows. The moment may be an opportunity for reality TV producers as well as non-union productions. Some celebrities on shows likely to be impacted have addressed the possibility of the impending strike on the late night circuit. Davidson acknowledged a writer's strike might mean his "SNL" episode doesn't happen as planned and said he gained a new perspective working on the production as a prospective host.

☆ ‘Renfield’ Review: Nicolas Cage Dons the Count’s Cape
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( Amy Nicholson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

In an era prone to pop psychology, here lies “Renfield” on the therapist’s couch. Now, Renfield ( Nicholas Hoult ) is a co-dependent in a toxic relationship with a narcissist—that’s his master, Dracula. Not to be outdone, the vampire ( Nicolas Cage ) weaponizes the lingo of martyrdom as sharpened in feuds on “The Real Housewives.” “I’m the real victim here!” he snarls. Renfield joins a support group, brandishes a self-help book like a protective crucifix and, during a makeover montage, swaps his gothic rags for khakis. Do we believe for one second that a mass murderer would frame an inspirational poster that reads “YOLO”?

☆ These organizations are trying to tackle plastic pollution and poverty at the same time
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( Katie Brigham | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

"All the plastic we've ever produced since the inception of the material is still here," said David Katz, CEO of Plastic Bank, a company that's trying to implement plastic recycling systems in developing nations. It's usually because it's not economically feasible to collect, clean and sort plastic waste — at least not in the U.S., where new plastic is cheaper. Asis Wijayanto and his wife Atmawati support themselves and their daughter by collecting plastic with Plastic Bank. Plastic creditsBut only about 20% of Plastic Bank's partners are actually buying recycled plastic for use in new products. The other 80% are buying plastic credits, meant to help offset their new plastic production by funding recycling efforts in the countries where Plastic Bank operates.

☆ Why fans say trips to Disney World are now 'incredibly complicated' to pull off
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

But some travelers aren't thrilled about what it takes to pull off a trip to Walt Disney World these days. He said he goes to Disney World about "once a month." They will leave thinking food at Disney World is a "cheeseburger and a hot dog … which could not be farther from the truth," he said. Walt Disney World comprises four theme parks, two water parks and dozens of themed hotels, plus a shopping and entertainment area called Disney Springs. He called Disney World an "amazing spa destination" and said Disney Springs, formerly known as Downtown Disney, has shopping, live music and fantastic restaurants.

☆ Do You Speak Real Estate? Take Our Home Buyer’s Quiz.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Debra Kamin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The process of purchasing a home, particularly for first-time buyers, can be stressful and confusing. And buyers in today’s market may feel the odds are stacked higher against them. There are also more all-cash buyers purchasing homes now than ever before, so even well-qualified buyers with excellent credit are finding it difficult to compete. Along the way, you’ll encounter real estate jargon that can be difficult to understand. The stronger your grasp, the better prepared you’ll be to conquer (or at least navigate) the housing market.

☆ If you want a side hustle reselling clothing on Poshmark, start by learning the important lingo
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Reselling clothes and items on Poshmark can be a lucrative job or business for some users. For example, sellers can gain higher statuses as stylists or ambassadors when they promote other sellers' listings. Poshmark members, or "poshers," use a lot of phrases you may not understand if you're new to the community. ClosetA closet is a Poshmark seller's online store where they list items for sale. Users can share images and 15-second videos with their followers, similar to other apps like Instagram and Snapchat.

☆ I'm a Gen Z who just entered the workforce 2 weeks ago. Here are 3 things I want my future bosses to know about managing me.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( Reena Koh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Gen Z will make up a third of the workforce by 2030, but there's uncertainty about how to effectively manage them. Gen Z, who came of age during the pandemic and now faces geopolitical crises, is misunderstood and exhausted. I'm a Gen Z who recently joined the workforce — here are three things I want my future bosses to know. Typically defined as anyone born between 1997 and 2015, Gen Z will soon make up a third of the workforce. Here are the three things I would want my future bosses to know about managing me as a Gen Z employee:1.

☆ Read the 27-page deck a creator with 300K TikTok followers uses to pitch himself as a consultant for brands
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Here's the deck he uses to pitch services like content strategy, headhunting, and influencer marketing. Offering brands services beyond traditional influencer marketing can unlock many opportunities for creators, Barnett said. Like many creators and agencies alike, Barnett uses a deck to pitch potential clients and highlight case studies. While he often uses his website as an alternative, Barnett shared the latest version of the pitch deck he uses for BarnettX and CreatorX. Read the 27-page deck content creator and advisor JT Barnett uses to pitch consulting opportunities to brands:

[1/2] AI chip startup Rebellions co-founder and chief executive Park Sunghyun works at the company headquarters in Seongnam, South Korea February 2023. SEOUL Feb 13 (Reuters) - South Korean startup Rebellions Inc launches an artificial intelligence (AI) chip on Monday, racing to win government contracts as Seoul seeks a place for local companies in the exploding AI industry. "But it's not set in stone because AI chips can carry out different functions and there aren't set boundaries or metrics." A100 is the most popular chip for AI workloads, powerful enough to create - in industry lingo, "train" - the AI models. Rebellions declined to give a forecast for its AI chip venture.

That number includes both rocket launches and capsule reentries, and has been steadily climbing. A Falcon Heavy rocket launches the USSF-67 mission on January 15, 2023 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. "Air space is going to be a critical, critical issue," Isom said, calling on new industries to contribute to the cost of air traffic control. A graph of FAA-licensed or permitted commercial space launches (excludes launches licensed by other U.S. government agencies, such as NASA or the Department of Defense). Together they create a moving target for space launches and the commercial airlines eyeing the same air space.

☆ Want to sound smarter at work? Avoid these 10 pretentious phrases
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

One in five professionals say they dislike corporate jargon, according to the e-learning platform Preply, which surveyed 1,551 Americans working in-office or remotely. John Bowe, a public speaking expert and journalist, says that professionals should avoid using certain office lingo to sound smart. Instead, professionals should opt for brief and straight to the point words, such as "now" or "currently." Phrases like "30,000 foot view" and "out of pocket" can also be confusing, according to Bowe. Ultimately, Bowe says using simple and easy-to-understand jargon will take you much further when it comes to sounding smart at work.

☆ 10 corporate buzzwords that show up in job listings the most—and how to use them to land a role
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

SimpleTexting compiled 45 buzzwords — sourced from Forbes and Inc. articles and the subreddit "r/recruitinghell" — and then analyzed over 6.6 million U.S. LinkedIn job postings to find out which of the buzzwords are used the most per every 1,000 job ads. Based on the findings, these are the top 10 most common corporate buzzwords recruiters use in job postings:1. DynamicNumber of job ads (per 1,000): 59.283.Team-playerNumber of job ads (per 1,000): 36.764. EmpowerNumber of job ads (per 1,000): 30.716.Thought leaderNumber of job ads (per 1,000): 29.047. ScalableNumber of job ads (per 1,000): 14.94When it comes to submitting applications, job seekers are often advised to include words from the job listing.

☆ Roth IRA 'five-year rule' can trigger an unexpected tax bill: Here's what you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Taxes on investment earnings are at "ordinary income" tax rates, not the preferential tax rates for capital gains. Roth IRA owners must have their account for at least five years to avoid paying income tax on any withdrawn investment earnings. Here's a simple example: Let's say a 60-year-old contributed $6,000 to a Roth IRA in January 2020. It's the saver's only Roth IRA and the first time they've contributed money to such an account. Who will 'never need to know the 5-year rule'Of course, not everyone is eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA.

☆ I've been selling my clothes on Poshmark for 7 months. Here's how the algorithm works and how to get sales and followers.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Some Poshmark sellers can make six figures in sales on the platform. I started selling on Poshmark in June to get rid of clothes I didn't wear and make room for my thrift-shopping habit. Getting likes, followers, and sales on Poshmark is just as addicting as it is on social mediaA screenshot of the author's Poshmark closet. Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins/ScreenshotAs soon as I started listing my clothes on Poshmark, I got a wave of followers on the app. Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins/InsiderOthers are time-consuming, like sharing your listings 5,000 times and sharing other sellers' listings 5,000 times.

☆ Take Five: The Bottom Line
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Australia and India's central banks are navigating the shifting sands of data and markets are digesting what the world's top central banks have to offer. The question is what impact this will have on bonds and stocks markets after a stellar January? Reuters Graphics4/ RUN RALLY, RUNIt was a stellar start to 2023 for markets - stocks and government bonds enjoyed one of the best Januaries on record, fuelled by optimism that the worst is over. That's not good for a central bank, nor is the idea that their communication is ineffective. Policy rate hikes and cuts by central banks overseeing the 10 most traded currencies.

☆ A 6-figure Fiverr freelancer shares 3 tips for landing lucrative gigs amid company layoffs and budget cuts
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Alexandra Fasulo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Alexandra Fasulo is a freelance writer who made made $271,000 in revenue on Fiverr in 2021 by 'drop-servicing' her work. They aren't necessarily going to know the lingo, the general workflow process, or how to properly work with freelancers. In order to support its current freelancers, Fiverr should consider reevaluating their flat 20% fee applied to all orders completed on the site. But it's possible a recession could shift Fiverr out of the top spot if they continue to apply unfair fees. With more readily available digital tools and software that can automate a big chunk of any freelancing business, freelancers are poised to emerge from the recession at the top of the global economy.

☆ Tax credits vs. tax deductions: How they differ, and what to know before you file
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-31 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Tax credits offer a dollar-for-dollar reduction in liabilityA tax credit offers a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your taxes. For example, let's say you get a $1,000 tax credit and have a $5,000 tax liability. It's therefore a more indirect way of cutting your taxes relative to tax credits, which directly lower your actual tax liability. On the other hand, a $1,000 tax credit would shave $1,000 off their actual tax bill total. Tax deductions are a lot more valuable [for people] in the 37% tax bracket than someone in the 10% tax bracket.

☆ Grammy-winning artist Ne-Yo on a Kennedy Center event honoring his career in music
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Insider spoke to Ne-Yo in an interview tied to a Kennedy Center event for his music with the National Symphony Orchestra. The Grammy-winning artist reflected on his career in music, film, and TV, and his hit songwriting for other artists. So I'm developing a love for it that I don't know if it'll ever equal my love for music. That's love, bro. And that's kind of what my music has always been, you know, letting it be known to the people listening, "Yeah.

☆ How 'Real Housewife' Jen Shah's fabulous life came crashing down
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Stephanie Clifford | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +43 min

The woman wrote to the judge overseeing Shah's case that she'd had to remortgage her house, almost divorced, and "thought about ending my own life." The couple decided that he should get his degree while Jen Shah dropped out of college to work. (Shah told a judge at her 2022 plea hearing that she had been treated for "alcohol and depression" two years prior. Koa Johnson, Jen Shah's former fashion designerWhen Sharrieff Shah did participate in filming, he quickly became a fan favorite, calm and sensible. Once the show aired and Jen Shah developed a fan base, her behavior became more dramatic, Johnson said.

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