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The labor shortage is reshaping the economy and how people talk about work. Here's a glossary of all the new phrases that sum up workers' frustration with their deal, from 'lying flat' to 'antiwork.'
'We live in a meme economy' : 2 experts explain why the rise of shiba inu is a positive for the crypto industry — and lay out their Q4 expectations including why ether could hit $8,000 in a highly volatile market.
The housing market is so red-hot it broke Zillow's algorithm that predicted how fast prices would surge

The housing market is so red-hot it broke Zillow's algorithm that predicted how fast prices would surge

Volatility in the housing market "far exceeds what we anticipated" and makes algorithmic home flipping too risky, Zillow CEO Rich Barton said.

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Daniel Chan earned $343,000 while trading stocks over 5 years. He breaks down his winning strategy, and the lessons he learned after a mistimed trade cost him millions
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Daniel Chan earned $343,000 while trading stocks over 5 years. He breaks down his winning strategy, and the lessons he learned after a mistimed trade cost him millions

Investor and professional magician Daniel Chan explains how he built an increasingly sophisticated stock portfolio that's returned 250% in five years.

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3 reasons the 'Great Resignation' is a good thing, according to the Federal Reserve Chair

3 reasons the 'Great Resignation' is a good thing, according to the Federal Reserve Chair

Jerome Powell says the labor market's healthy, and a "different world" than before the pandemic, which saw the deepest recession and fastest recovery.

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An Enterprise manager started selling electronic business cards on the side after his pay got cut. He now makes up to $20,000 a month running the business full time.
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An Enterprise manager started selling electronic business cards on the side after his pay got cut. He now makes up to $20,000 a month running the business full time.

Tyler Wilcha got started with a $300 engraving machine he found on Amazon and spent $2 a day on Google ads. He's since sold more than 10,000 cards.

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La-Z-Boy is partnering with a nonprofit to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and source sustainable wood

La-Z-Boy is partnering with a nonprofit to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and source sustainable wood

The Sustainable Furnishings Council is committed to raising awareness and expanding the adoption of sustainable practices within home furnishings.

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I created an NFT from a photo of my morning walk. Here's what the process was like and how much it cost to set up.
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I created an NFT from a photo of my morning walk. Here's what the process was like and how much it cost to set up.

The NFT marketplace is crowded. An amateur photographer named Toby Hazlewood describes how he minted his picture as one and sold it.

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Amazon aggregators will see massive consolidation as the space matures next year, industry experts say
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Amazon aggregators will see massive consolidation as the space matures next year, industry experts say

Amazon aggregators, like Thrasio and Perch, have raised a collective $10 billion. Now, the segment is maturing and looking to consolidate.

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Gen Z spends less time in a job than any other generation. Higher expectations and the pursuit of happiness play a part in their job-hopping habits.
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