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☆ LoveShackFancy built a pretty, skinny, rich-girl dreamworld. The fantasy was impossible to live up to.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Anna Silman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

Suddenly, in the midst of discussing what Cohen should wear to the next LoveShackFancy store opening, there was the sound of glass clanging. (Another person confirmed hearing this exchange, though the person close to the company said multiple Zoom attendees did not recall it.) The person close to the company said, "It is not uncommon for trips to have dual purposes — they always generate content." Another time, during a visit to the Palm Beach store, Cohen freaked out after seeing staffers in sweatshirts and sneakers. "As with most contemporary fashion brands, we currently do not operate in the plus-size business," the person close to LoveShackFancy said.

☆ CPS workers search millions of homes a year. A mom who resisted paid a price.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Eli Hager | Eli Hager Is A Reporter For Propublica Covering Issues Affecting Children | Teens In The Southwest. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Ferguson, a nurse working 16-hour double shifts, knew instantly who she’d find in her hallway that day in February 2019. A domestic violence survivor who previously lived in a shelter, Ferguson had never been accused of child abuse, ACS case records show. But many parents don’t know that they have the right to deny these government agents or don’t push back for fear of losing their children, according to parents and their advocates. It’s a staggering reality — likely millions of warrantless searches a year — and one that has not been reported before. Ferguson believes her constitutional rights were violated that day at her apartment, and is now suing New York City in federal court.

☆ Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business American Express card review: Earn a 85,000-mile bonus and get elite-like benefits, including a companion certificate
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-03 | by ( Joseph Hostetler | Credit Cards Reporter | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +37 min

Review: Is the Delta Platinum Business Card the best credit card for you? Insider estimates that this small business card bonus is worth $55 more than the personal card bonus. There are myriad reasons you may want the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card beyond the bonus. If you already have or had other Delta cards, like the Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card, or even the personal Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, you could still qualify for this card. Do you need to pay for your ticket with the Delta Platinum Business card to get a free checked bag?

He also provided UAE officials with sensitive information, including internal discussions within the Trump administration concerning the blockade of Qatar by the UAE, Mehta said. When he was asked by the FBI about his dealing with UAE officials and the actions he'd taken, Barrack "started lying" and "lied and lied again." Schachter argued that the feds were blowing up "meaningless, inconsequential acts," including Barrack praising the UAE as an "important ally" during a TV interview. "Barack Obama has said the same thing," Schachter told the jury. While Grimes did set up appointments for Barrack, including with UAE officials, he did so at his boss' request, Lowell said, adding that he’d also get Barrack his coffee and smoothies and babysit his kids.

Having good credit typically means you can qualify for a credit card and for various loan products, but you may not receive the very best rates and terms. The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card offers one of the biggest bonuses of any no-annual-fee credit card. Review: Citi Custom Cash card reviewCredit cards for good credit frequently asked questions (FAQ)What is a good credit score? If you're rebuilding your credit, it's best not to focus on rewards credit cards until you've solved the issues leading to a score that hovers around 600. Even if you simply don't have enough credit history to warrant a score approaching 700, consider a secured credit card or a student credit card.

I want to retire early as a millionaire, and I know I need multiple income streams to reach that goal. Sell what you already haveEvery Sunday, I spend an hour looking for items around my house that I can sell. Not only does selling or renting out items you already own cost you $0, it also takes very little time. It's free to start this type of side hustle, and using pre-existing platforms to find work helps you tap into their audience. Anyone can get started on these side hustles for free by setting up a profile on platforms like Rover, Care.com, or TrustedHousesitters.

☆ Inside the life of Silicon Valley private chefs who make up to $170,000 to fly on private planes, drive Lamborghinis and live in California mansions
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-25 | by ( Becky Peterson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

"Some want you to be a butler and put slippers by the door," said one private chef who asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisal. From the NDAs to the high-flying perks and special diets, some of Silicon Valley's private chefs share their experiences. When he turned to private cooking several years ago, he stepped into a different and sometimes surreal world. His business is built on a core tenet of the private-chef world, which is that people who hire private chefs often have more money than they have time. Besides their cooking skills, the most important skill in the world of private chefs is discretion.

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