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Sears bankruptcy

Business & Lifestyle

Sears chairman’s hedge fund wins company’s bankruptcy court auction

CHICAGO (UPI) -- Sears Holdings said Thursday that ESL Investments, the hedge fund owned by its chairman and largest investor, won the company's bankruptcy auction. Eddie Lampert's investment firm will pay $5.2 billion for substantially all of Sears' remaining assets, including 425 stores, its Home Services business, and the Kenmore and DieHard brands, if approved by the court. "We are pleased to have reached a deal that would provide a path for Sears to emerge from the Chapter 11 process," […]

todayJanuary 18, 2019 67

global construction

Business & Lifestyle

Challenges facing the current global construction industry

The picture painted by the global construction industry is rather concerning. While growth is still forecast for the industry as a whole, many countries, such as the UK and South Africa, have experienced upsets in their domestic industries, which negatively impacts the overall, global picture. Given the global construction industry’s importance to economic performance, we thought it worth examining the challenges the construction industry - as a whole - is currently facing, as well as the ways in which these issues […]

todayJanuary 18, 2019 49

money finance business

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GET OUT OF DEBT GUY: I’ve paid my roommate’s bills and my thanks comes in the form of death threats

Question: Dear Steve, I had a roommate who lived with me off and on for 10 years. During the time he lived with me, he asked me to loan him money for his small business. He was abusive at times and I felt like he was on drugs but could not prove it. He asked me to loan him money to pay for products for his business, all the while making the minimum payments on the cards. Eventually, the debt […]

todayJanuary 18, 2019 25

money finance business

Business & Lifestyle

How credit management and diversification can protect your business income

Managing finances for any business can be a difficult challenge. This is especially the case when there are creditors and major clients involved. There can often be a lot of uncertainty involved as well because finances all rely on other players involved with the company. If someone is merely one day late to pay back what they owe then there can be a sense of panic and worry. Sometimes one major client failing to pay what they owe can result […]

todayJanuary 18, 2019 28

medical treatment afford

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Alternative methods to pay for medical treatments

The cost of medical treatment is constantly going up. While health insurance is one of the best ways to afford medical treatment, there are other options out there to explore on top of these that could help to make medical treatment less expensive. Here are just a few of those options: Make a legal claim If you were injured or made sick due to someone else’s wrongdoing, it’s possible that you may be able to fund treatment with a legal […]

todayJanuary 15, 2019 32

remote worker U.S. businesses

Business & Lifestyle

How American businesses fail to benefit from growing remote worker demo

With more US workers embracing the options of remote work, it is impossible for businesses to ignore the trend. According to studies, approximately 70% of the global workforce work remote at least once a week. In other words, 1 in 7 employees in the world doesn’t work from the office all the time. In the U.S., the trend is to reach 5 million in 2019. By 2020, half of the working population in North America will have a remote desk. […]

todayJanuary 15, 2019 52

business software

Business & Lifestyle

How software is changing modern business

The world of technology is fast paced and ever changing, and as business owners, it’s our job to keep up. We’re at a stage now where business software isn’t just a luxury but vital if you want to succeed, with manual methods being so slow that you could be jeopardizing your entire venture. Here’s what you need to know about business software: Automate where possible One of the best things about business software is that it enables us to automate […]

todayJanuary 15, 2019 30

financial piggy bank

Business & Lifestyle

Money Watch: Financial precautions everyone should take

Protecting your finances is an ongoing battle that everyone needs to start taking seriously. As with most things in life, prevention is the best form of protection. It’s imperative that you learn to take the necessary steps to keep your financial situation in great health.    The hardest challenge is knowing which precautions need to be taken. Focus on the following the four cornerstones, and you will be just fine. Let’s get to work. Prepare for problems, as they're not […]

todayJanuary 15, 2019 30

college test prep scams

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College test prep scams are happening

Recently, we heard about scams targeting parents of high school students preparing for college. The scammers claim to be from The College Board – the organization responsible for the PSAT and SAT tests. They call or email you, asking for credit card numbers so they can send PSAT prep materials that the student has supposedly requested. Often the scammers have the student’s name, address and phone number – making them seem more believable. Except your student didn’t ask for materials, […]

todayJanuary 14, 2019 16

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