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3 Companies That Give Back to the Community Year-Round

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And that doesn’t just mean bountiful gifts to friends and family. According to the Giving USA annual philanthropy report, corporate giving totaled $29.48 While some companies opt for one-time gifts, social enterprises build giving back into the fabric of their operations. The giving season is here. billion for U.S.-based

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Paying Candidates for Interviews: What Should Be Covered and Why?

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Former journalist and television reporter Carson Quinn, in Austin, Texas, remembers how potential employers would sometimes cover her flights and hotels and occasionally provide a stipend for food—“but not always, and that subconsciously affected my decision on a role,” she says. Are they to cover parking, transportation, meals and hotels?

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A New Wells Fargo Survey Reveals Two-thirds of Americans Are Concerned About Finances. This Is How Families Can Reset

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Two-thirds have reported that they are able to get by, but they don’t have much for extra expenditures. She remembers her own personal experience with lying about spending as a teen as well, saying she used to spend $300 to $400 on shoes and clothes at TJX department stores, then would hide tags or rip them off so her mom didn’t see.

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Pet Obsessed Millennials Pamper Their "Fur Babies"

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It will come as no surprise to anyone who knows a pet owning millennial that they're, on average, a bit obsessed with their "fur babies"   Our favorite finding is over 8 in 10 (84%) millennial pet owners report experiencing separation anxiety when away from their pets for even short periods of time, like when running errands. 

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Why Supporting Small Businesses This Holiday Season Is More Urgent Than Ever

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of small businesses surveyed reported the pandemic had a large or moderately negative effect on their business. The current report is part of a series of surveys designed to measure how the pandemic is affecting the nation’s small businesses, and the results are sobering. Census, 67.5% Photo courtesy of Nuzzie. Richer Poorer.

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Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Talks About the Art of Making Accommodations

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Gifted with an eye for design, Gebbia credits his teachers for fanning his natural creative flames. It’s the clothes we wear, the phones we talk on, the lights we see with and the cars we drive. If I crossed the finish line and I could still walk, you knew that was a bad race. I still had energy I could have used to run a faster time.”

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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

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With a new year (and its resolutions) just around the corner, why not give friends and family self-improvement and personal development gifts that will help them be their best selves? Whether the recipient is new to personal development or just looking for a spark of inspiration, you’ll find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

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