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How honest should you be in an exit interview?

Preparing for an interview is something most job seekers are always a bit nervous about, so it's something they take time to prepare for. But what about an exit interview?

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US consumer prices up 0.4% in October; gasoline prices surge

Surging gasoline prices caused U.S. consumer prices to rise last month at the fastest pace since March.

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Nike cuts ties with Amazon, but shoes won’t vanish from site

Nike will stop selling its sneakers and athletic gear directly to Amazon, ending a two-year relationship with the world’s largest online retailer.

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U.S. household debt rises for 21st quarter lifted by mortgages

Americans increased their borrowing for the 21st straight quarter as more households took out loans to buy homes or refinance existing mortgages, according to a report released today from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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Millennial Money: You lost your job. Now what?

It doesn't matter if you were fired or laid off, whether you saw it coming or were completely blindsided: Losing your job is disorienting. You'll feel like you're in a fog. And yet, in that fog, you still need to answer some important questions.

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Ignoring women costs finance firms $700 billion a year

The male-dominated finance industry is missing out on more than $700 billion a year in revenue by failing to listen to or tailor products for women, according to management consultancy Oliver Wyman.

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The 2020 economy should feel a lot better

The economy has battled a lot of headwinds during the past year. Trade wars. The lagging impact of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate hikes. A government shutdown. The good news is that with those hiccups mostly out of the way, the economy may be poised for better performance in 2020.

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Scams and shams: The biggest frauds in business

On the surface, many of the business ventures featured on this list appeared to be the next big thing. But in reality, the people behind the operations were stealing millions, and sometimes billions, from investors willing to come their way.

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Consumer borrowing rises, led by more auto and student loans

Consumer borrowing rose in September at a modest pace, driven by more student and auto loans, though a category that mostly includes credit cards fell for the second straight month.

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Are you a victim of workplace gaslighting?

Even a great job can be stressful. If you’re the victim of workplace gaslighting, your dream job can quickly turn into a nightmare.

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Richest 1% of Americans close to surpassing wealth of middle class

The U.S.'s historic economic expansion has so enriched one-percenters that they now hold almost as much wealth as the middle- and upper-middle classes combined.

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Apple co-founder says Goldman’s Apple Card algorithm discriminates

Apple and Goldman Sachs, two of the most recognizable companies in tech and finance, are caught up in a growing debate over whether lenders unintentionally discriminate when they use complex models to determine how Americans borrow money.

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Netflix, HBO and cable giants are coming for password sharing

A coalition that includes Netflix, HBO and cable-industry titans is stepping up efforts to crack down on password sharing, discussing new measures to close a loophole that could be costing companies billions of dollars in lost revenue each year.

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Starting a business? Forget the MBA.

If you can’t self-start your education, you probably can’t start a successful business.

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Is it OK to look for another job while on leave?

I recently wrote a column about the Family and Medical Leave Act and whether or not someone on an approved medical leave could take a part-time, lower-stress job. But what if someone on leave wants to look for and/or apply for a new job? Is that OK?

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Fewer protections come with digital payments like Apple Cash

My desperation to see Ariana Grande in concert created the perfect trap. Instead of seeing her sing about love and loss, I got sucked into an online ticket scheme that cost me $75 and a big chunk of my pride.

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Time your credit card application this bonus-friendly season

If you're considering a new credit card, the bonus-friendly season from October through December is an ideal time. Your expenses on Black Friday, holiday travel and meals, end-of-the-year charitable donations and more may easily meet a large spending requirement for a juicy sign-up bonus.

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After a summer of panic, fears of a U.S. recession ease a bit

Somewhere around Halloween, the U.S. economy started to look a bit less scary.

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Ho, ho, no? Reconsidering store credit cards at the holidays

Signups for retailer credit cards soar during the holidays. But the cards' perks don't always outweigh the downsides for everyone.

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6 expert tips for handling negative feedback like a pro

Whether justified or not, what matters the most is how an organization handles the negative feedback and how it uses the received criticism to correct any flaws and fuel future growth.