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Show more Regular APR 19.24% - 26.24% Variable Editor's Rating 4.65 /5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star 4.65 out of 5 Stars Our editor's ratings analyze fees, bonuses, rewards, and benefits to highlight the simplest and most valuable credit cards available. Cardholders receive up to $100 in credit toward the Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® application fee every four years. Each calendar year after spending $60,000 on eligible purchases, Card Members are eligible to select an Earned Choice Award benefit. Read more: Citi AAdvantage Executive card reviewThe Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® application fee credit is available once every five years. Read more: Bank of America Premium Rewards credit card reviewThis card offers a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® statement credit of up to $100 every four years.

Show more Regular APR 19.24% - 26.24% Variable Editor's Rating 4.65 /5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star 4.65 out of 5 Stars Our editor's ratings analyze fees, bonuses, rewards, and benefits to highlight the simplest and most valuable credit cards available. You can find Priority Pass lounges and restaurants by searching for your airport on the Priority Pass website or through the Priority Pass app. Priority Pass loungesTypically, airport lounges in the Priority Pass network are off-limits to the general public unless you have access through a membership, airline ticket, elite status, or via a paid day pass. Priority Pass restaurants, cafés, spas, and moreIn addition to airport lounges, the Priority Pass network includes restaurants and cafés at airports like Houston (IAH) and San Francisco (SFO). Credit cards with Priority Pass frequently asked questions (FAQ)Is Priority Pass membership automatic when you open an eligible credit card?

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☆ Putin grants Russian citizenship to U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( The Associated Press | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Brinley-Bruton-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Whistleblower Edward Snowden has a new title: Russian citizen. U.S. authorities have for years wanted Snowden returned to the United States to face a criminal trial on espionage charges. Snowden said in 2019 that he was willing to return to the U.S. if he’s guaranteed a fair trial. In fact, in 2016, The Washington Post’s own editorial board opposed granting the whistleblower a pardon. He is one of 75 foreign nationals listed by the decree as being granted Russian citizenship.

☆ U.S. business equipment borrowings grow 4% in August - ELFA
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe skyline is seen in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., August 21, 2021. "With the Fed's most recent 75-basis-point jump in short-term interest rates, and the prospect of a hard landing, time will tell whether — and to what extent — these same business owners continue to grow and invest in equipment," ELFA Chief Executive Ralph Petta said in a statement. The Washington-based body's leasing and finance index measures the volume of commercial equipment financed in the United States. The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, ELFA's non-profit affiliate, said its confidence index in September stood at 48.7%, compared with 50% in August. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Kannaki Deka in Bengaluru; Editing by Vinay DwivediOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Buy these 'free cash flow favorites' as the S&P 500 prepares to test the June lows
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Evercore ISI analysts recommend "patient accumulation" of its collection of free cash flow favorites. The stocks on its list are geared toward value, have strong free cash flow and shareholder return profiles and lower volatility. Here are 10 of the names: Synchrony Financial has generated a free cash flow (FCF) yield of 47.5% over the past 12 months and a shareholder return of 28.8% over same period. GoDaddy and Dell Technologies are among the smaller names by market cap on the Evercore ISI list. GoDaddy's free cash flow yield is about 7.5% while Dell's is 9.6%.

☆ ESG tech firm Datamaran gets Fortive backing in latest funding round
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Juliette Portala | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

PepsiCo (PEP.O), Walgreens (WBA.O) and Dell also took part in the round, the group said in a statement. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterDatamaran's technology identifies over 400 external risk factors that could impact a company's value, including those related to technological innovation and geopolitical issues, by scanning regulatory, media and corporate disclosures. "Coming from strategic partners and clients, this funding is a ringing endorsement of Datamaran's benefits," she added. Against this backdrop, regulators are starting to introduce mandatory sustainability disclosures for both companies and funds. ($1 = 0.8797 pounds)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Juliette Portala Editing by Simon Jessop and Mark PotterOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year and earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel. Earn 4X Membership Rewards® Points at Restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S., and earn 4X Membership Rewards® Points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1X). *More Rewards: Get 4X Membership Rewards® points on the 2 select categories where your business spent the most each month. The Amex Travel Portal allows you to book flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and more with your Membership Rewards points. Other ways to use American Express pointsThere are a few other, little-known options for redeeming your American Express rewards, including:

☆ VMware's $8 million SEC settlement over 'misleading' revenue statements is another reason for doubt, employees and analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Jessica Xing | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Analysts say the allegations show VMware's lack of confidence in its big cloud subscription bet. The SEC claims the firm misled investors by — as early as 2019 — purposely delaying customer deals on VMware's cloud subscription product. Yet, the SEC charge is another way VMware's leadership has mishandled communication, according to employees. "Employees are repeatedly being kept out of the loop," one employee tells Insider. Concerns over growthAnalysts say the SEC charge indicates that VMware's growth isn't as fast as it should be.

☆ A bunch of Googlers who used to work at Amazon are internally sharing horror stories about their former employer's 'frupid' and aggressive culture
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Googlers who used to work at Amazon are sharing how much they hated being at the e-commerce giant. Amazon is a very kill-or-be-killed environment," one of the people on the email thread told Insider. By default, product managers received subpar Windows laptops and weren't eligible for Apple devices, this person wrote. "Pretty frupid to save $200 on something that could increase the productivity of an engineer you were paying six figures to," this person wrote. "I tend to like everything about Amazon culture better than Google except one thing: how the employees are treated ;)," another person wrote.

☆ 60+ Labor Day 2022 sales: The best ongoing deals available
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-06 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +18 min

Though yesterday was Labor Day, you can still find discounts on everything from mattresses and vacuums to grills and air purifiers. We're also seeing a lot of rare Labor Day sales from brands like Our Place, Allbirds and Great Jones. With several sales to choose from, retail experts told us ongoing Labor Day sales present a good opportunity to save as prices soar due to inflation and people begin to worry about spending more around the upcoming holidays. The best ongoing Labor Day deals in 2022To recommend the best ongoing Labor Day deals below, we evaluated highly rated options using price trackers like Honey and CamelCamelCamel — everything below is at its lowest price in at least the last three months. The best ongoing Labor Day sales in 2022Below, we rounded up sales across reader favorite categories to shop this holiday weekend.

☆ Some VMware partners say they're optimistic about the $61 billion Broadcom buyout and see it as an opportunity to cozy up to customers who fear they'll get lost in the deal's fallout
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-01 | by ( Paayal Zaveri | Jessica Xing | Jacob E. Robbins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But some partners say they're optimistic and see an opportunity to cozy up to VMware customers. In fact, several VMware partners view the seismic buyout as an opportunity and hope to use it to their advantage. Even those who weren't as optimistic about Broadcom's takeover told Insider the 24-year-old company was in need of a shake-up. Why VMware partners are optimisticBefore the acquisition announcement, Broadcom told investors the firm was "totally focused on the priorities" of 600 top strategic accounts. "Broadcom is where good software goes to die," an employee from a VMware partner told Insider.

Bogenschutz and his team specifically set out to test whether or not psilocybin, in addition to sessions of therapy, could cut cravings and help people with alcohol use disorder stay sober. Earlier research from institutions around the world has indicated that psilocybin has the potential to treat a variety of addiction disorders, including alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder and addiction to smoking. Jon KostasWhen he began the psilocybin trial at age 25, he was consuming almost 23 drinks in a single bender. At the beginning of the first dose sessions, participants were given eye masks and headphones that played classical music. Bogenschutz said the rule of thumb with alcohol addiction treatment is that about one-third of patients who seek treatment will get better.

☆ The CEO of chip firm Navitas details its master plan to take on giants like Intel and AMD with a more environmentally-friendly chip that could be more powerful than silicon
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-19 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

After spending decades working with silicon chips, Sheridan started Navitas to capitalize on an emerging technology he says has a multibillion-dollar market potential. Today, most of Navitas' GaN chips can be found in phone and laptop chargers made by companies like Samsung, LG, Lenovo, and Dell. Sheridan said integrated circuits gave Navitas chips a competitive edge over GaN chips produced by competitors like Infineon, Texas Instruments, and Nvidia. GaN chips are far from replacing silicon chipsWhile GaN chips have promise, silicon chips are dominant. It says it has also invested in research and development to design GaN chips for bigger systems.

Tech stocks generally carry more risk than other stocks, but they also promise significantly more growth. Throughout much of the 21st century's historic bull market, tech stocks have been at the forefront of the rise, with the biggest tech stocks all outperforming the S&P 500 over the past five and 10 years. There's a fundamental reason why tech stocks tend to attract more investor demand than other kinds of equities. This has added to optimism that tech stocks, in particular stocks which have already seen big gains, will still be a safer longer-term bet," Streeter says. If an investor wants the highest possible appreciation, they would do well to devote a segment of their holdings to tech stocks.

☆ Family offices have become a $6 trillion powerhouse in investing—and deal-making
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-11 | by ( Robert Frank | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Family offices now manage more than $6 trillion in wealth, according to some estimates, surpassing the estimated $4 trillion managed by hedge funds. Many billionaire hedge fund managers, seeking lighter regulation or freedom from benchmarks and outside investor demands, are also converting to family offices. Singapore recently created a Family Office Development Team to lead and coordinate initiatives that will attract more family offices. The Wealth Management Institute has launched the Global-Asia Family Office Circle in Singapore to attract more family offices. Even family offices that serve more than one family often receive an exemption from the SEC to keep their filings confidential.

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☆ Cards like the Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve offer annual credits for travel that can offset their high annual fees. Here's what you need to know.
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-24 | by ( Ariana Arghandewal | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

One such benefit is an annual travel credit: essentially a statement credit that reimburses you for travel purchases up to a certain dollar amount each year. One of those benefits that can help justify annual fees in excess of $400 are annual travel credits. Credit cards that offer an annual travel credit will reimburse you up to a certain dollar amount for applicable travel purchases each year. If that sounds good to you, here are six credit card annual travel credits you need to know about. Annual travel credit can effectively shave $300 off the annual fee if you use it Check mark icon A check mark.

☆ A lumber manufacturer faces a near-$54,000 fine after a worker was struck by a forklift and died
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-24 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A worker died after a forklift struck her at a shipping yard in Alabama in November, the DOL said. Sunbelt Forest Products failed to follow safety standards and faces a $54,000 fine, the DOL said. Sunbelt Forest Products is owned by UFP Industries. Sunbelt Forest Products and UFP didn't immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment made outside of regular working hours. At the time of the incident, Sunbelt Forest Products President Ken Dell Donne told News 19 that the company was investigating.

☆ Amex Platinum vs Amex Business Platinum: Both offer outstanding welcome bonuses and perks and have the same annual fee — here's how to decide which card is best for you
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-22 | by ( David E. Slotnick | Jasmin Baron | Senior Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +36 min

Keep reading to see how the Platinum Card and the Amex Business Platinum Card differ, and to decide if either is right for you. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. Amex Business Platinum Card: The Amex Business Platinum Card offers a bonus of 120,000 Membership Rewards® points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases with your card within the first 3 months of card membership. Annual feesBoth versions of the Platinum card have the same annual fee, ever since the Amex Business Platinum Card's fee increased to $695. Finally, the Platinum Card and the Amex Business Platinum Card come with a Priority Pass membership**.

How to pay taxes with a credit cardYou'll have to pay your taxes through a third-party payment processor if you want to use a credit card, and they all charge credit card processing fees. You should only pay your taxes with a credit card if you can afford to pay off your credit card bill immediately. Apply now A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star 4.8 out of 5 Stars Editor's Rating A tooltip OUR EDITOR'S RATINGS ARE PRIMARILY BASED ON 3 THINGS: SIMPLICITY, AFFORDABILITY, AND VALUE. Apply now A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star 4.6 out of 5 Stars Editor's Rating A tooltip OUR EDITOR'S RATINGS ARE PRIMARILY BASED ON 3 THINGS: SIMPLICITY, AFFORDABILITY, AND VALUE. Apply now A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star 4.6 out of 5 Stars Editor's Rating A tooltip OUR EDITOR'S RATINGS ARE PRIMARILY BASED ON 3 THINGS: SIMPLICITY, AFFORDABILITY, AND VALUE.

☆ The execs behind Super Bowl ads for brands like Mars, ViacomCBS, and Heinz share how ideas come to be — and what makes them go viral
▼ + stars: | 2022-01-27 | by ( Jenny Powers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Insider asked three ad-industry execs who've worked on Super Bowl spots what it takes to succeed. 4 in last year's top 10 Super Bowl LV commercials, according to USA Today's Ad Meter. In 2015, the web-hosting company sparked massive outrage over a spot it planned to run during the Super Bowl. "The Super Bowl is a brand's opportunity to surprise viewers and give them something they didn't see coming. Neither Newcastle campaign, If We Made It or Band of Brands, was actually aired during the Super Bowl.

Here are some of the best credit cards for active-duty military — and some of the valuable perks you can receive. Unlike other banks, Amex will waive annual fees for all of its credit cards, whether they're business or personal. Get 5X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels on amextravel.com, and 1X points for each dollar you spend on eligible purchases. Best Chase cards for active-duty service membersWhile Chase doesn't waive annual fees for its small-business credit cards, it will waive them for all its personal cards. Show more Regular APR 19.24% - 26.24% Variable Editor's Rating 4.65 /5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star 4.65 out of 5 Stars Our editor's ratings analyze fees, bonuses, rewards, and benefits to highlight the simplest and most valuable credit cards available.

☆ It's your last month to use credit card benefits that reset each calendar year — and avoid missing out on valuable statement credits and bonuses
▼ + stars: | 2021-12-27 | by ( Eric Rosen | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +39 min

Make sure you use up credit card statement credits and meet spending thresholds for bonuses by December 31. Milos Dimic/GettySome credit card perks, such as statement credits or spending bonuses, reset each calendar year. When using a credit card, it's important to pay your balance in full each month, make payments on time, and only spend what you can afford to pay. More Information Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $6,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card,Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card, and Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card all earn Tier Qualification Points (TQPs) toward elite status based on spending.

$189 CLEAR® Credit: Use your Card and get up to $189 back per year on your CLEAR® membership. Earn 3x Membership Rewards® Points on travel including airfare, hotels, cruises, tours, car rentals, and more. Earn 3x Membership Rewards® Points on travel including airfare, hotels, cruises, tours, car rentals, and more. Earn 3x Membership Rewards® Points on travel including airfare, hotels, cruises, tours, car rentals, and more. Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on all eligible travel, from subway swipes and window seats to hotel stays and city tours.

☆ If you need a last-minute gift, rewards cards like the Amex Platinum let you gift airport lounge access, Global Entry, charitable donations, and more
▼ + stars: | 2021-12-10 | by ( Sarah Silbert | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +36 min

You credit card rewards could unlock a unique gift for a friend or family member this holiday season. Read our review Read Our Review A looong arrow, pointing rightMost good travel rewards credit cards nowadays offer a statement credit to cover the cost of applying for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck. Annual travel credit can effectively shave $300 off the annual fee if you use it Check mark icon A check mark. Donate to charity on a friend's behalf with credit card rewardsThere are numerous credit card, airline, and hotel loyalty programs that allow you to redeem rewards for charitable donations. Note that credit card lenders may use many different variations of credit score models when considering your application.

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