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We had the good fortune of connecting with Kim Grant and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Kim, is there something you can share with us that those outside of the industry might not be aware of?You don’t get rich working in the music business! Most people end up in the business because of their love for music, the sense of community it brings, and the thrill of discovering new acts. Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?I came to Los Angeles in 2001 with a background in event planning. I…

Nationwide is under fire for refusing to give members a binding vote on a 43% pay rise for its chief executive, Debbie Crosbie, that could mean her pay package reaches up to £7m.Campaigners say it leaves the building society’s members with fewer rights than shareholders of listed UK banks and exposes a worrying “loophole” in building society rules.Nationwide says that after its £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money, Crosbie’s pay should compete with that offered by banks such as Lloyds and NatWest. However, the board is offering members only an “advisory” vote at its annual general meeting (AGM) on 25 July,…

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We had the good fortune of connecting with Nael Jean-Jacques and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Nael, how has your perspective on work-life balance evolved over time?Honestly, I think balance is one of the biggest things I’ve always struggled with which I don’t think is necessarily a bad thing. I’m more so of a mono-focused person who rather get one thing done at a time even if that means having to put a certain task or project on pause for a little. I feel like I’m most effective and productive when I pour my full attention into one thing…

LOS ANGELES- Bhad Bhabie (real name Danielle Bregoli) has been sued by American Express for allegedly failing to repay over $674,000 in outstanding credit card charges. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles (LAX) County Superior Court, citing a breach of contract related to an account opened in April 2021. According to court documents obtained by People, American Express claims Bregoli stopped making payments around December 19, 2024, and now seeks the full balance of $674,452.40 in damages. Photo: Heute.at American Express Sues Bhad Bhabie American Express alleges that Bregoli entered into a credit agreement on April 21, 2021, and…

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SPECIAL REPORT The capabilities of artificial Intelligence (AI) are moving at a Herculean pace. “From anaesthetists to customer service to graphic design, no role is safe unless you’re prepared for what’s coming,” according to accounts provided on the Diary of a CEO podcast. Yet, the very foundation of AI could soon be treading water. And that’s every freelancer’s golden ticket to newfound earning potential. In this article, we discuss the future limitations of AI models and how freelancers can create a fortress around their knowledge and content assets now, so they can monetise later. Beneath the surface of ever-more capable…

If you have $500 to invest and love dividends, you have plenty of stocks to choose from. But $500 won’t necessarily get you a diversified portfolio of individual stocks. For that sum, you may be better off buying an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that prioritizes dividend income. Two of the best options for buy-and-hold investors today are the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG 0.71%) and the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD 0.07%). Each one appeals to a different kind of income investor. The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF is focused on growth over yield Most dividend investors look first at a…

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the workforce is reshaping the freelance economy, with new data revealing a seismic shift in the skills demanded by clients. Freelance platform Upwork has provided fresh insights into how AI is altering the landscape for independent contractors, particularly in coding and tech-related fields. According to Axios, the rise of AI tools is not only automating repetitive tasks but also creating a surge in demand for workers who can harness these technologies effectively. This transformation is evident in the growing popularity of “vibe coding,” a term that encapsulates a more intuitive, AI-assisted approach to…