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A pro-Hamas organization that has helped organize protests on American college campuses is a “sham charity” that fundraises for a terrorist group, the Treasury Department said Tuesday. Kates’ husband, Khaled Barakat, was also sanctioned by the Treasury Department. The Treasury Department said its actions would help protect legitimate charity organizations. Barbara McQuade, the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, said the Treasury designation will impact Samidoun’s fundraising efforts. Matthew Miller, a State Department spokesperson, said in a statement that the “United States will continue to disrupt sham organizations that function under the guise of humanitarian organizations while funding terrorism.”

Persons: ”, Charlotte Kates, Samidoun, Bradley Smith, Kates, Khaled Barakat, Barakat, Israel “, Barbara McQuade, ” McQuade, it’s, Matthew Miller Organizations: Treasury Department, U.S, Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, NBC News, Treasury, Popular Front, Liberation, Palestine, Terrorism, Financial, West Bank, “, Attorney, Eastern, Eastern District of, State Department hasn’t, State Department Locations: Vancouver, Gaza, Germany, Israel, Eastern District, Eastern District of Michigan, webinars, United States

☆ Millennials love Reddit. That combination of helpful answers and slightly cringe humor appeals to 30s and 40s.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Maybe Reddit is popular because it's text-based, and that's what millennials grew up with. And its helpful advice and slightly cringe humor hit just right for people in their 30s and 40s. Reddit is the social platform most saturated by millennials, according to an Emarketer report on US digital habits by generation. Of logged-in users on Reddit, 43.3% are millennials, compared to 29.6% who are Gen Z. Maybe Reddit is a safe space for millennials to be cringe and free.

Persons: millennials, eMarketer Daily, we're, Gen Z, Millennials Organizations: eMarketer, Insider Inc, Insider Intelligence, Service, BI, YouTube, Facebook, Google Locations: Emarketer

☆ Evangelical environmentalists push for climate votes as election nears: 'Care for God's creation'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Nidhi Sharma | Nidhi Sharma Is An Associate Producer With The Nbc News Climate Unit. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

So her group is starting to focus more on making connections between climate change and increasingly powerful storms and wildfires, she said. This spring, the class took a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains to learn about how climate change can impact forests and wildlife. And we definitely see it with the climate crisis.”Moerman views climate denialism among evangelical Christians as a product of misinformation. To combat such ideas, the Evangelical Environmental Network hosts webinars on the science of climate change and how faith connects to climate action. “Some pastors get kind of hung up talking about climate change, but to me, it’s biblical faithfulness 101,” he said in an interview.

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The sticky notes have popped up in gyms and restrooms and even on tampon boxes. Nace doesn’t wait to meet with the La Las to write her sticky notes. Sticky notes became a way for women to participate in politics “without feeling or being afraid of having any repercussions,” she said. It's not clear who started the grassroots sticky notes campaign. Kelly Callaway, 54, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, ordered sticky notes and estimates she has posted more than 200.

Persons: Kamala Harris, —, Harris, Walz, Susan Visser Saez, Donna Savage, Liz Nace, “, Harris ’, Nace, ” Nace, Kelly Johnson, ”, It's, Jill Keller, Sen, JD Vance, Visser Saez, Courtney Lane, Kelly Callaway Organizations: NBC News, Harris Facebook, Lee’s, Trump, Biden, ”, Republican, Republicans, Facebook, NBC Locations: Bella Vista , Arkansas, Tulsa , Oklahoma, Lee’s Summit , Missouri, Kansas City, Kansas, R, Ohio, Lino Lakes , Minnesota

☆ I was laid off and then got in a bad car crash. It was a dark time, but now I'm glad it happened.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Krystal Cano, a former tech recruiter who upskilled in AI while recovering from a car crash. AdvertisementI got in a bad car crash, and it would take a year to recoverWhen I returned home to Orange County, California, in March last year, I got into a bad car crash. I started watching webinars on AI to work on my personal development to prepare for future work. I'm glad I was laid offIf it wasn't for losing my job and the car crash, I don't think I would have reached this point in my life where I feel so strong.

Persons: —, Krystal Cano, I've, I'm, it's Organizations: Service, MIT, Business, NBA, Apple, Harvard Locations: DoorDash, El Salvador, Miami, Aruba, Orange County , California, Kobe Bryant

☆ Want to work for Blackstone straight out of college? Here's the best route.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Alex Nicoll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

This year, Blackstone hosted more than 150 summer interns, including summer associates who tend to come from business or law school, as well as the undergrads who make up its summer analyst program. AdvertisementCheck out our exclusive deep dive into Blackstone's 10-week-long summer analyst program below. How competitive is Blackstone's summer analyst internship program? AdvertisementA group photo of Blackstone's summer analyst class during orientation. Gray recently addressed what leads to success at Blackstone in a speech to the 2024 summer analyst class, which was posted on Linkedin.

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☆ DEI, explained: What’s the term Republicans are using to attack Kamala Harris?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Nicquel Terry Ellis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Critics say DEI programs are discriminatory and attempt to solve racial discrimination by disadvantaging other groups, particularly White Americans. These diversity training efforts emerged around the time that affirmative action began by executive order from President John F. Kennedy. Despite the backlash against DEI programs and initiatives, many companies are standing firm in their support for DEI. And 71% of people surveyed said they think DEI training is important to “creating a positive workplace culture.”What does DEI look like at work? Thrivent’s DEI training teaches employees how to understand and bridge cultural differences in the workplace, Baker said.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Tim Burchett, CNN’s Manu Raju, Joe Biden, Harris, ” Burchett, CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Susan Rice, “, ” Rice, didn’t, Bill Ackman, Elon Musk, it’s, Daniel Oppong, ”, Lyndon Baines Johnson, George Floyd’s, Dominique Hollins, WĒ360, John F, Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Hollins, ” Hollins, Ipsos, ” Kelly Baker, Thrivent’s, Baker, Thrivent, ” Baker, Ella Washington, ” Washington, Washington, Christopher Rufo, Ryan P, Williams, ‘, ” Williams, Tesla, ” Musk, Musk, Mark Cuban, ” What’s, Ron DeSantis, Republican State Sen, Dave Murman, Sen, Danielle Conrad, ” Conrad, ” CNN’s Athena Jones Organizations: CNN, Democratic, Tennessee Republican, Chronicle, Higher Education, Pew Research Center, Elon, White, Equity, Civil, DEI, Opportunity Commission, Academy of Management Learning, Education, Colleges, Minneapolis police, Companies, College, University of Florida, of Governors, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, Georgetown’s, Student Equity, Disability, Center, Women’s Center, Resource Center, Center for Multicultural Equity, “, Manhattan Institute, New York Times, Claremont Institute, SpaceX, Musk, SEC, Dallas Mavericks, Florida Gov, Higher, Republican State, Nebraska, Nebraska Democratic Locations: Black, Texas, Florida, U.S, Washington, America, ” Cuban, Texas, North Dakota, North Carolina , Tennessee, Utah, Nebraska

The Best Free Stock Trading AppsCharles Schwab: Best overall free stock trading appFidelity Investments: Best trading app for index fundsSoFi Invest: Best for beginnersWebull: Best trading apps for options tradingRobinhood Investing: Best trading apps for active tradingE*TRADE: Best trading apps for all types of investorsInteractive Brokers: Best trading apps for advanced tradersPassive and active investors can benefit from commission-free trading on investments like stocks and ETFs. Compare the Top Free Stock Trading AppsThe best free stock trading apps offer low account minimums, commission-free trading, research, financial tools, educational resources, and more. Interactive Brokers reviewBest Free Stock Trading Apps FAQsWhich app is best and free for trading? SoFi is our top pick for the best free stock trading app for beginners because of its automated trading services and low-cost investment strategies. How to Choose the Best Free Stock Trading AppThe best free stock trading apps for beginners will offer low fees, low minimums, easy-to-use platforms, and access to educational resources like webinars and blogs.

Persons: Charles Schwab, Charles Schwab's, Schwab, You'll, you'll, Morningstar, SoFi, Webull, Robinhood, litecoin, Brian Fry, Charlotte Geletka, Kaysian Gordon, isn't Organizations: Fidelity Investments, Invest, Interactive, Free, Business, Business Daily, Fidelity, SoFi, Financial, SoFi Invest, Nasdaq, Robinhood, Gold, Robinhood Gold, Apple, Traders, IBKR Pro, Paxos Trust, Traders Academy, Interactive Advisors, CDFA, CFP, Investors

☆ AT&T is telling customers they were hacked. Protecting data has been a big fight – from companies like AT&T
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

In a statement, AT&T said, “We have long supported a comprehensive federal privacy policy protecting all Americans that applies across the internet ecosystem. Currently, data privacy laws exist in 19 states covering at least 150 million Americans, though differing in scale and scope. Industry trade groups say that while cyber security and data privacy can be interrelated, there is tension between those concepts that might not be fully covered in a data privacy law. What it’s like trying to pass data privacy lawsWhen Collin Walke, a data privacy and cybersecurity attorney, was in the Oklahoma House, he focused on data privacy legislation. One lobby, the State Privacy & Security Coalition, represents AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Meta, as well as automobile, healthcare and payment card companies.

Persons: It’s, “, ” Dominic Sellitto, ” Sellitto, They’re, Alan Butler, ”, Eric Noonan, ” Andrew Kingman, Collin Walke, ” Walke, ” Monica Priestley, ” Priestley, something’s, ” Noonan, ” Butler Organizations: New, New York CNN, FBI, Securities and Exchange Commission, Consumer, Big Tech, Social, University at Buffalo, Privacy, “, State Privacy, Security Coalition, Industry, Oklahoma House, Amazon, Google, Verizon, CNN, U.S, Privacy & Security Coalition, Mobile, Meta, “ Industries, Tech, Companies, FCC, Federal Communications Commission Locations: New York, “, Oklahoma, California, Vermont

☆ Intuit QuickBooks' new $10,000 grant program could scale your business. Here's how to apply.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Sponsor Post | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

This Small Business Month, Intuit QuickBooks is launching a grant program to help small business owners grow their businesses. From the end of December to the end of March, small business employment declined by 0.44%, according to the latest release from the Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index. The Intuit QuickBooks Grant Program, designed to help small business owners across the US run and grow their businesses, will award 20 small business owners with $10,000 and three months of business coaching. AdvertisementThe Intuit QuickBooks Grant Program will launch May 28, 2024, and applications will be accepted until 11:59pm PT on June 30. Click here to learn more about the Intuit QuickBooks Grant Program and how your small business can apply.

Persons: Emma Rodgers Organizations: Intuit QuickBooks, US Small Business Administration, Intuit, Marketing, Revenue, www.QuickBooks.com, Insider Studios Locations: Intuit's, QuickBooks

☆ I quit my dream teaching job to become a virtual assistant. My income dropped 25%, but my flexible schedule is worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Jane Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

She currently has two clients and appreciates the flexibility she has as a virtual assistant. AdvertisementI looked online to see if there was something I could do while I was at home and came across a video about being a virtual assistant. As a teacher, I'd been talking mostly to eight-year-olds, so I didn't have to be so professional and so corporate. Working as a virtual assistant does not come naturally to me. As a virtual assistant, I make between $21 and $30 an hour.

Persons: Brittany Davila, —, I'd, I'm, it's, I've, Davila, Belay webinars, Jane Zhang Organizations: Service, Fort Bend Independent Locations: Belay, janezhang@businessinsider.com

☆ Get Ready for the Great Trump Diaspora
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Paul Starobin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The Atlantic devoted an entire issue to the authoritarian horrors in store for America "If Trump Wins." AdvertisementA second Trump presidency, Speer said, could serve as a "catalyst" that further fuels the growing diaspora of Americans living in exile. Since 2015, Democrats Abroad, the foreign-based arm of the DNC, has nearly tripled its membership. Since 2015, Democrats Abroad, the foreign-based arm of the Democratic National Committee, has nearly tripled its membership, which now numbers in the hundreds of thousands. My wife and I are both Trump decriers, although we didn't begin our Italy property search to find a refuge from MAGA-infused America.

Persons: specter, Donald Trump —, Trump, Gallup, George W, Bush's, Barack Obama's, Doris Speer, Speer, —, Roe, Wade —, Martha McDevitt, Pugh, Emily, Francophiles, Ernest Hemingway, James Baldwin —, Nicole Kidman's, MAGA, batty, it's, John Galey, Paul Starobin Organizations: Washington Post, Trump, America, Association of Americans Resident Overseas, dodgers, DNC, Democratic National Committee, Leggett, Italy Facebook, Côte, IRS, Citizens Abroad, Los Angeles Times, New Books Network Locations: Umbria, Italy, Montana, Tuscany, Texas, Tennessee, America, Canada, Washington, Paris, United States, Iraq, Europe, Vietnam, Sedona , Arizona, Portugal, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Norway, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Golden, California, MAGA

☆ Treasury watchdog on a 'full court press' to spread awareness of new business registry rules
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Chelsey Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Brian Nelson, US Treasury under secretary for terrorism and financial crimes, during a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. The hearing is titled "Oversight of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI)." WASHINGTON — Over 700,000 companies have submitted data to Treasury's new beneficial ownership information registry, a senior Treasury official said on Wednesday. Nelson said the agency has been "on a full court press" to spread awareness about the registry. Nelson said Treasury has been utilizing multi-lingual guidance, informational webinars, YouTube, and is collaborating with Secretaries of State and Chambers of Commerce to inform business owners.

Persons: Brian Nelson, Nelson Organizations: US, Financial, Terrorism, Financial Intelligence, Treasury, year's, Treasury Department, Hudson Institute, Network, New, YouTube, of State, Chambers of Commerce, Force Locations: Washington , DC, WASHINGTON, United Kingdom, United States

☆ A 27-year-old freelance writer increased his income by more than 50% in one year. He explains how GPT-4 and other tools help him bring in six-figures working just 3 hours a day.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-19 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewIn 2022, Vancouver-based freelance writer Tony Dong made CA$149,000 working about 30 hours per week. "I was kind of stuck, and the choice was between working more hours and billing more or working more efficiently," the financial writer told Business Insider. AdvertisementThanks to GPT-4 and other tools, Dong managed to increase his income by more than 50% in 2023 — he's on track to earn CA$238,000 (about $180,000) as of December 2023 — while working fewer hours. His process looks very similar to how it did in 2022 — he was also using AI tools last year. At the end of the day, "your job as a writer is to make the editor's job as easy as possible."

Persons: —, Tony Dong, Dong, he's, GPT, It's, I'm, they're Organizations: Service, Bank of, Business, . News, USA, Google, Microsoft Locations: Vancouver, GPT, Grammarly

Supporting nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have a bigger impact than usual. Many nonprofits will run matching campaigns, meaning a supporter has pledged to double or sometimes triple the donation of other, smaller donors. That would follow the trend of charitable giving in 2022, which dropped for only the fourth time in 40 years. Other nonprofits, though, aim to rally support from the communities they seek to serve, and GivingTuesday can help with that. ___Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and non-profits receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Persons: Tim Pries, “, ” Pries, Amy Pirozzolo, ” Pirozzolo, Natasha Andrews, they've, ”, Ciara Coleman, ” Coleman, Jacob Qualls, he's, Qualls Organizations: Area, Fidelity Charitable, DAF, Fidelity, National, of America, Alpha Phi Alpha, mater, Morehouse College, Associated, Lilly Endowment Inc, AP Locations: Indiana, Fort Wayne, New Orleans, Chicago

☆ 40-year-old works 'only 5 hours a week' and makes $160,000/month in passive income: 3 'complete lies' about side hustles
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Graham Cochrane | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Today, I've built two seven-figure online businesses — a music education company and a business coaching brand. When I started my first business, people would stress to me the importance of the "hustle and grind." So I made a pivotal decision to never work more than 40 hours a week, including no nights or weekends, and have since shaved that down to only five hours a week. So if you really put your mind to it and give yourself 40 hours a week to get something done, it will take 40 hours. When I branched out as a business coach, I hit six figures in my first year without a single contractor.

Persons: I've, I'm

☆ Columbia and Princeton University Deans on How to Talk to One Another - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Amaney Jamal | Keren Yarhi-Milo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

Our life stories converged when we were colleagues and friends for 10 years on the faculty of Princeton University. Notwithstanding our different backgrounds, we are both alarmed by the climate on campuses and the polarizing and dehumanizing language visible throughout society. Faculty and students on some campuses across the country have reported feeling unsafe in light of verbal and physical attacks. The polarizing talk in media, political and campus circles create an environment lacking in sophistication and nuance. There is no better place for these discussions than a university campus.

Persons: What’s, —, — shouldn’t, we’ve Organizations: Princeton University, Faculty, Palestinian Authority, West Bank, Terrorism, Republicans, Universities Locations: Israel, Palestine, Oslo, Gaza

☆ 'Girl math' is toxic and it could be holding women back from growing wealth, says a financial specialist
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Zoe Burt | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

To Burt, the viral TikTok trend #girlmath reiterates the stereotype that women are bad at math. But often it's more overt, as with TikTok's most recent viral trend: "girl math." AdvertisementAdvertisementWhy girl math is a negative trendSeemingly lighthearted, the hashtag plays into a damaging stereotype that women are bad at math. Girl math doubles down on gendering lavish spendingThe #girlmath trend focuses on "feminine" spending habits as lavish — another common stereotype of women and money management. Women's financial literacy is an important issueThe girl-math trend brings women's financial literacy and investing into the limelight.

Persons: Zoe Burt, Burt, —, Caroline Criado Perez, Tamina, Shakuntala Devi, Elon Organizations: Service, Evening, New Zealand, Fiscal Studies, Guardian, Behavior, Organization, Fidelity, Twitter, Invest, deVere Italia

☆ ‘My money goes a lot further here’: This woman moved to Italy because the US was too expensive
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

And I thought, ‘Well, why not?’”In April 2021, Barto traveled to Italy to begin searching for a home. While Italian residents don’t pay property taxes on their main residence, non-resident property owners are required to pay a local property tax. Barbara Barto“You don’t really have to get out and drive. I don’t miss that at all.”Although she hasn’t been able to visit home since moving to Italy, Barto is planning to return to the US for the festive holidays. Language barrierWhile she’s picked up some Italian, Barto still finds the language difficult, and mainly relies on Google Translate when it comes to communicating with Italians.

Persons: Barbara Barto, ” Barto, wouldn’t, she’d, hadn’t, Barto, Kirk Fisher, I’ve, I’m, ”, “, Barbara Barto “, she’s, it’s “, ” She’s, didn’t, can’t, hasn’t, Barbara, ’ ” Barto, you’ve, who’ve Organizations: CNN, & Garden Television, CNN Travel, Elective, Google, Italian National Healthcare System Locations: Fort Worth , Texas, Palombaro, Abruzzo, Italy, United States, “, Texas, Rome, Venice, “ Texas, ‘

[1/4] Members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) Counterterrorism unit patrol in Times Square, as the city takes security precautions ahead of planned demonstrations, in New York City, U.S., October 12, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Acquire Licensing RightsOct 13 (Reuters) - U.S. law enforcement agencies have escalated security measures to safeguard Jewish and Muslim communities ahead of global pro-Palestinian protests expected on Friday but urged members of the public to go about their daily routines. Adams said extra police patrols were being deployed in Jewish and Muslim communities alike. TIMES SQUARE PROTEST EXPECTEDNew York City officials said they were bracing for at least one major demonstration planned for Times Square on Friday. He said the FBI, U.S. homeland security officials and other federal authorities had held online security "webinars" with Jewish institutions around the country.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Kathy Hochul, Eric Adams, Adams, Khaled Meshaal, John Chell, Hochul, Abed Ayoub, Rabbi Yoni Fein, Fein, Dan Whitcomb, Steve Gorman, Kanishka Singh, Lincoln Organizations: New York City Police Department, NYPD, Counterterrorism, REUTERS, Police, New, . New, . New York City, Hamas, Times, New York Police Department, New York National Guard, Los Angeles Police Department, FBI, Palestinian, ICE, Twitter, Maimonides Academy, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, New York, Los Angeles, . New York, Jewish, Gaza, Israel, United States, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Washington

The pickle-wardrobe mania is emblematic of what sets TikTok Shop apart from e-commerce competitors like Shopify and Amazon. Just like TikTok's non-shopping content, TikTok Shop is built around viral videos, be it a surge in viewer interest in pickle-jar sweatshirts or a mad rush to buy freeze-dried Skittles . For UK sellers, chasing virality still seems to be the defining characteristic of the TikTok Shop experience. Jessica Slone runs TikTok shop Bad Addiction Boutique, which has sold tens of thousands of pickle-jar sweatshirts. "TikTok Shop is kind of this roller coaster, and right now it's on this amazing uphill journey.

Persons: TikTok, Dill, Frank Bloomer, Ashley Martinez, Michael Herling, I'm, it's, Herling, Jessica Slone, Slone, TikTok's, Lindzi Shanks, Shanks, TikTok doesn't, Virality, Laura Ritchey, Sellers, Julia Cote, hadn't, influencers, they'd, Ben Muir, virality, Hira Tariq, who's, Candy, there'll, It's, Boutique's Slone Organizations: US, TikTok Shop, Shipping Locations: Grillo's, West Texas

☆ Snowflake's CMO reveals her marketing strategy that will help the company go from $2.6 billion in revenue to $10 billion by 2029
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Ryan Joe | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Its revenue was $95.7 million in 2018 according to its S-1 filing, has projected revenue of $2.6 billion by the end of this year, and has said it aims to hit $10 billion in revenue by 2029. But as the data giant zeroes in on connecting with developers across industries, Persson has also expanded Snowflake's outreach, for instance, with a YouTube channel for developers , established eight months ago. Closing larger deals will be a major factor if Snowflake hits its ambitious $10 billion revenue goal. Snowflake plans to get 1,400 customers spending more than $1 million by 2029, company CFO Michael Scarpelli said during an investor event last year. "A lot of companies get stuck at $100 million," Persson said.

Persons: Denise Persson, Persson, There's, Salesforce, Gregg Moskowitz, Snowflake, Michael Scarpelli, Moskowitz Organizations: Amazon, LinkedIn, Companies Locations: Silicon Valley, Snowflake, New York, Mumbai, Stockholm

☆ Should you apply early to college? It could affect your odds of acceptance but also your financial aid
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Early decision, on the other hand, can "help leverage someone's admissions chances." Despite the possibility of improving your odds of acceptance, there are other factors to consider, especially when it comes to financial aid. For colleges, early decision is a win-winFor schools, offering students an option to apply early has clear advantages. In addition, getting a head start on the makeup of the freshman class helps admissions officers balance out enrollment needs with financial aid requests. (Some schools also offer another option, called Early Decision II, which is due in January.)

Persons: Eric Greenberg, Rick Castellano, Sallie Mae, — that's, Vasconcelos, Robert Franek, Greenberg, Franek, Jeff Greenberg, Louis Organizations: Greenberg Educational Group, Federal Student Aid, The Princeton, Greenberg Educational, Getty, Princeton, Emory University, Colgate University, Swarthmore College, Tulane University, Middlebury College, Washington University Locations: New York, St, Vermont

☆ My life as a startup founder is way better because I didn't take VC money. Here are 8 upsides.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Melissa Kwan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Here are 8 unconventional ways I get to live my life because I didn't take VC money:AdvertisementAdvertisement1. I'm able to make my own scheduleI start my day at noon, go out for dinner, and work until midnight. I'm able to grow slowly – the way that I want to growIt took us 36 months to hit $1 million annual recurring revenue. I can raise capital on my own termsA common misconception with bootstrapped companies is that they raise zero capital. That kind of sacrifice is not for everyone, and sometimes I do wonder whether it'd just be easier to raise capital.

Persons: Melissa Kwan, bootstrapped, Kwan, —, we're Organizations: Service Locations: –, New York

☆ TikTok is paying a small army of creator coaches to help influencers make money from livestreams
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Marta Biino | Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

TikTok creators make money from livestreams by receiving virtual items from fans that can be converted into real money. Dozens of agencies have joined the TikTok Live partner program, two sources told Insider. How agents are helping creators boost livestream performanceUnsurprisingly, there is no single growth strategy that applies to all TikTok Live creators. "What's great about TikTok Live is that we get to see the data in real-time," Herndon said. On top of the agency program, TikTok also offers an "accelerator program" for individual creators who have already found success with livestreams to help them scale further.

Persons: TikTok, Salome Khazaradze, Khazaradze, Jack Healy, Bill Herndon, Herndon, Joseph Sottile, livestreams Organizations: Google, TikTok Spartans, ATRX Agency Locations: Europe

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