Author: Max Smith

When Erica Wax teaches financial literacy to high school students, “they ask questions about credit cards, paying off student loans, things like that,” she says.Mr. Wax is a former bankruptcy attorney and business litigator for over 30 years and serves as Chairman of Credit Abuse Prevention Education Chicago (CARE Chicago). The nonprofit, a local chapter of a national organization, provides financial literacy instruction to high school students in the Chicago area. Last year we taught about 4,000 children.”Students have a million questions because they've had enough experience to know what they don't know,” Wax says.In recent years, Illinois has become…

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Today's consumers are comfortable making payments online thanks to advances in technology and increased trust in secure payment systems. With the convenience of online shopping and digital transactions, people have embraced the ease of completing purchases with just a few clicks or taps. Indeed, as more financial and non-financial services are integrated into digital solutions, expectations for services available through a single app are increasing. Businesses must innovate and prioritize user experience to meet consumer expectations and maintain trust at the same time. Around a quarter of bank customers worldwide already have a digital-only bank account, and this is expected…

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Women's sports continue to grow in popularity, with record television ratings for the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament as well as the Women's Professional Hockey League. The six-team league began in January and concluded last month at Little Caesars Arena. With that in mind, take a look at one of the seminal moments in women's hockey history, chronicled in the book A Miracle of Their Own, written by former Free Press sportswriter Keith Gabe. Let's. This book examines the U.S. women's hockey team's victory over Canada at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, which became one of the top rivalries in all sports.For…

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I'm back and feeling energized.For those who don't know me, before I get into the main topic, let me introduce myself.My journalism career began in 1992 at the Providence Journal. Then he spent 18 years honing his skills and learning everything about the newspaper business. I enjoyed every second of my time in the journal. Along the way, I met some amazing people, many of whom I still consider great friends and mentors.I was going to spend my entire career working for the newspaper I grew up reading as a kid out of Cranston. I was living a dream, covering…

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Image via Shutterstock Lesley Moore, Director of Field Services, Workday Implementing new HR and financial systems in the public sector can be challenging. Traditionally, these types of programs have been fraught with challenges, including extensive customization, long testing phases, low reliability, and difficulty applying software updates. This not only meant that the public sector was not getting enough benefit from its most precious resources, human and financial resources, but also acted as an impediment to change. There was a discussion about why we would take on the risks of a new system if there was little reward. This attitude is…

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Executive Mosaic is delighted with this honor Jen Easterlydirector of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency2024 Wash100 Award This recognition recognizes her commitment to cybersecurity and exploring the role it plays in the implementation of advanced technology.sponsor You have the opportunity to choose your favorite 2024 Wash100 winner in our annual popularity contest. To vote for Easterly before the contest ends at the end of the month, click here. Wash100 is an annual celebration of executives who have made a significant impact on the government contracting industry. To win the Wash100 Award, you must demonstrate outstanding leadership skills, past accomplishments, and…

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thank you.To all the athletes, coaches, athletics directors and school principals who have allowed us to tell their stories over the past 48 years and the most recent 35 years in Southwest Florida, including the past 25 years for the Herald Tribune; Thanks to everyone else.You could stop there, but that wouldn't tell the whole story.I am retiring from the Herald Tribune. My last day was Friday.It's been an amazing journey, but we couldn't have completed it without you.I have always said that we need our athletes, coaches, athletics directors and principals as much as they need us. thank you.If…

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Global Retirement Partners LLC said in its latest disclosure to the SEC that it acquired new shares in iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:IHAK – Free Report) in the fourth quarter. The fund acquired 1,150 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $53,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also changed their holdings in the company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. increased his position in the iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF by 114.5% in the first quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. now owns 39,769 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,698,000 after acquiring an…

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