You can get paid to get fit thanks to a number of behavioral finance apps that let you bet on your weight loss or exercise journey, and some that will pay you to track your steps. To be sure, you will need to put some of your own money with betting apps. You are essentially betting on yourself. But, if you do your job—achieving the goals you’ve set—you’ll get that money back. And possibly many more. Some participants walk away with thousands of dollars. Meanwhile, apps that help you track your steps don’t pay much. However, many people argue that…
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SCRATCHThen I talked to some end-of-life experts. Here’s what I learned.With Shaina Feinberg and Julia RothmanShaina is a writer and filmmaker who interviewed her mother for this story. Julia is an illustrator. March 16, 2024I recently had the following conversation with my 82-year-old mother, Mary:Me: Are you ready to die?My mom: Not really. But I I am I prepared with my papers.You might be wondering why I was asking my mom about her end-of-life preparedness. Well, when my father, Paul, died suddenly a few years ago, we were completely unprepared.“Dad and I never talked about what he wanted for his…
The views expressed by the contributing Entrepreneurs are their own. Since 2016, I’ve built a career strategizing and producing content for creators, brands and influencers. Back then, entering this industry came at a heavy price, both financially and creatively. In those early days, aspiring to be an influencer felt like striving for a rare form of celebrity.The learning curve was steep and success required a meticulous curation of the content. It was an era characterized by exclusivity.Then came TikTok. Suddenly, the barriers collapsed and the entry point became accessible to all. With just a smartphone and an idea, anyone could…
If you’re good with numbers and want to work from home, then remote accounting jobs are great for you. Although not as popular as virtual assistance or transcription, accounting jobs are ideal for people who love to work with numbers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), accounting and auditing jobs will grow 4% from 2019 to 2029. There are many accounting jobs that do not require certification and can be done if you have the necessary bookkeeping/auditing experience. Many of the companies accept a degree in finance or business for these jobs. Top picks for remote accounting jobs…
For me the Connection side is having the opportunity to come together as women, it’s what we’ve been doing for centuries. Talking and validating each of our experiences is very powerful, often just hearing another woman express that she sometimes feels the same way in different situations or often helps me find the humor in it! That’s often enough to keep me going. The opportunity to connect on International Women’s Day gives us the space to rebalance as women in this way. Time for reflection In the business world, in heavy industries, it is also a very powerful opportunity to…
Japan’s central bank raised interest rates for the first time since 2007 on Tuesday, pushing them above zero to close a chapter in its aggressive bid to stimulate an economy that has long struggled to grow.In 2016, the Bank of Japan took the unorthodox step of cutting borrowing costs below zero, in an effort to kick-start borrowing and lending and boost the country’s stagnant economy. Negative interest rates – which central banks in some European economies have also implemented – mean depositors pay to leave their money in a bank, an incentive to spend it instead.But Japan’s economy has recently…
Getting an MBA, especially at a top school, can come at a high price. Even after investing in an expensive degree, you may not land the high-paying job you were hoping for – or you may decide that management isn’t for you and you want to pursue a completely different career.If you wish to learn the material covered in an MBA program without the burden of paying for one, you can create a DIY MBA curriculum. While this approach isn’t foolproof, it allows you to create a custom curriculum tailored to what you want to study while helping you learn…
In today’s digital age where texting and messaging apps dominate communication, the art of talking on the phone seems to be fading into obscurity. However, despite the convenience of instant messaging, the phone call remains a powerful tool for connecting with others on a deeper level. There is something inherently personal and intimate about hearing someone’s voice on the other end of the line, a quality that simply cannot be replicated through text alone. Whether you’re catching up with an old friend, conducting business negotiations, or simply checking in with family, mastering the art of phone conversations can greatly improve…
Is your marketing team sending the same generic emails to everyone, whether they’re new leads or qualified leads? Constantly updating data manually, not sure if your sales reports really reflect where customers are? These are some classic symptoms of groups that have not adopted life cycle stages.
merchants, I’m excited to share my top swing trading ideas for next week. This week’s insights will once again differ from last week’s as the market takes a breather amid the semi-stock selloff. While there are undoubtedly top swing opportunities out there, it’s not as simple as it has been in recent months, with several tech stocks breaking out of consolidations each week. Now, things are reset and it is necessary to adapt to it. Just like I did last week with the little swing idea in the semis. But there is a catalyst with the potential to shake things…