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I want to set aside money for my child for post-secondary education expenses, but my husband and I didn't want to assume he'll go to college. I'm Canadian, so there could be a chance my son will go to college there, meaning the 529 plan wouldn't get the tax advantages that make it so appealing. For many parents, a 529 plan seems like a logical way to go when saving for their child's education. Instead of opting for a 529 plan, we're doing a combination of a high-interest savings account and a Roth IRA (in my name, not his). But if you and your family decide that a 529 plan makes sense, do your research and good luck!

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☆ What business casual really means
▼ + stars: | 2019-07-11 | by ( Jacquelyn Smith | Samantha Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewIt's not always obvious what exactly "business casual dress" means. "They've left the 'business' out of 'business casual' and the lack of professional appearance holds them back. AdvertisementFor example, there is in fact no general agreement on the definition of the term "business casual." AdvertisementBelow are examples of appropriate "business casual" outfits. Here's an example of business casual dress.

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To cancel a debit card if it's lost or stolen, you'll need to get in touch with your bank. If your debit card is lost or stolen, you'll want to cancel it ASAP. You might also cancel a debit card if you're switching banks, but in that case you'll be closing your entire account and your debit card along with it. If your debit card is stolen, simply turn your card off, then contact customer service to get a replacement card. Cancel automatic paymentsIf you have recurring payments attached to your debit card, you'll need to cancel these so your subscriptions or memberships stay current.

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☆ 14 signs you're smarter than you think you are
▼ + stars: | 2019-04-08 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | Áine Cain | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

As it turns out, stupid people tend to overestimate their competence, while smart people tend to sell themselves short. Check out the list below and see if any of these signs apply to you. AdvertisementStupid people tend to overestimate their competence, while smart people often sell themselves short. As Shakespeare put it in "As You Like It": "The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool." Here are some subtle signs that you are considerably smarter than you think.

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☆ Sears is reportedly slashing life insurance policies for some of its 90,000 retirees as the retailer continues to scramble
▼ + stars: | 2019-04-01 | by ( Áine Cain | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Insurance expert David Paige told Business Insider that, as a result of their age and pre-existing conditions, many retirees will not be able to replace their life insurance. AdvertisementSears survived liquidation, but the same can't be said for its retirees' life insurance coverage. Insurance expert David Paige told Business Insider that the news isn't good for retirees. Unlike health insurance, life insurance has no rule stipulating that insurers can't reject applicants for pre-existing conditions like illness. AdvertisementThis isn't the first rumble of trouble regarding life insurance coverage for Sears retirees.

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☆ Inside the career of Costco CEO Craig Jelinek, who's worked with the warehouse club almost since its birth
▼ + stars: | 2019-03-17 | by ( Áine Cain | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Costco CEO Craig Jelinek has been with the company since 1984, working his way up through the retailer's operations division. In 2012, Jelinek succeeded Costco cofounder Jim Sinegal as CEO. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyCostco CEO Craig Jelinek has been with the warehouse chain since almost the beginning. The first-ever club bearing the name Costco opened in 1983. Jelinek joined Costco in 1984, just months after the first Costco opened.

☆ Inside the career of Home Depot CEO Craig Menear, who spent nearly 20 years working his way up the ladder
▼ + stars: | 2019-03-11 | by ( Áine Cain | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Home Depot CEO Craig Menear has worked at the retailer since 1997. The Home Depot CEO was selected for the top spot over current Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison, who was also a top Home Depot executive at the time. Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley — delivered daily. Loading Something is loading. He's worked at the company since 1997, steadily rising through different leadership roles before becoming CEO in 2014.

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☆ ‘The Rebel and the Kingdom’ Review: Rebel With a Righteous Cause
▼ + stars: | 2019-02-22 | by ( Geoffrey Cain | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

On Feb. 22, 2019, a man calling himself Matthew Chao knocked on the door of the North Korean embassy in Madrid, with a gift for the embassy’s highest-ranking official. The North Korean worker who answered the door escorted the visitor inside and went to fetch his boss. The North Korean captives probably thought the vigilantes were paramilitary operatives on a mission to kidnap or kill them. But “Matthew Chao” was an activist and human-rights campaigner, not an assassin. His real name was Adrian Hong Chang, and his plan was to fake a kidnapping of North Korean diplomat So Yun-suk, who had asked for his help defecting.

☆ The life of Karl Lagerfeld, the late Chanel designer whose career is being honored at this year's Met Gala
▼ + stars: | 2019-02-20 | by ( Áine Cain | Rachel Askinasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Years after Lagerfeld's death, questions still remain about the benefactors of his estate, which was estimated to be worth more than $200 million at the time of his death. French newspaper Le Parisien reported in 20202 that a group of seven people in Lagerfeld's inner circle were listed in his will, but those heirs are reportedly still in dark about what they'll receive and when, WWD reported. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP ImagesSource: WWD

☆ Tech CEO on Silicon Valley: 'They're obsessed with all the things that I think are bad business'
▼ + stars: | 2017-09-05 | by ( Libkane | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

In an interview with Adam Bryant of The New York Times, Fried told Bryant that he's mystified by some of the attitudes found in the tech world. But a lot of the tech world is obsessed with growth and revenue and not profit. They're obsessed with ego. They're obsessed with all the things that I think are bad business." AdvertisementApparently, this type of anecdote isn't unusual in the tech world — and it paints a picture of an intense work culture that could easily lead to burnout.

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☆ 12 delivery drivers reveal the weirdest deliveries they've ever made
▼ + stars: | 2017-05-05 | by ( Caroline Praderio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Driving around food deliveries might not be the most glamorous job, but it does provide plenty of memorable moments. AdvertisementA recent AskReddit thread asked workers to share weird and wild tales from delivery shifts they'd worked in the past. Out of hundreds of responses, the following 12 anecdotes stood out as some of the absolute weirdest. - Redditor Perceptions89'A 10-year-old girl opened the door and told me that I interrupted her.' A 10-year-old girl opened the door and told me that I interrupted her.

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Don't forget to include these 8 things in your resume when you're submitting applications or just keeping it up-to-date. Contact informationThis seems obvious, but candidates sometimes forget to include basic contact information, or they bury it at the bottom. "Some people will include their home and cell numbers, for example, but I find multiple contact choices to be confusing. You should still include details about these credentials in the education and professional development section of your resume, Augustine adds. This information should be grouped with your contact information at the top of your resume.

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