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Transcript Transcript Transcript Hi, if you’re a Game of Thrones fan, you know who this guy is. Yep, that’s Bronn of the Blackwater. And before he met Tyrion Lannister and became Lord of Highgarden, Lord Paramount of the Reach, Master of Coin, and the founder of his house, he was a fighter and an assassin for hire. In his words, he was that I myself. So I sell my sword. I don’t loan it out to friends as a favorite. In the series Song of Fire and Ice, like many other fantasy series, a cell sort is a mercenary. He…

Faced with data delays due to the government shutdown, the Trump administration is planning to call back Bureau of Labor Statistics staff to compile a key economic report. That report – known as the Consumer Price Index – is needed to determine the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, for Social Security beneficiaries.READ MORE: Social Security makes major change that could benefit tens of millionsThe COLA was set to be announced Oct. 15 but it’s unclear if that deadline remains. A Trump official told CNN the data would be released before Nov. 1, the deadline to publish the annual…

Little Black Book and Creative Connections are excited to announce the launch of their new partnership with the first in a series of panel and networking events, aimed at supporting and educating professionals across the creative industries.The inaugural panel session, ‘Freelancing in the Creative Industries,’ will take place on 5th November at Framestore, bringing together leading figures from across creative, production, client services, operations, and strategy to share insights, experiences, and practical advice for those curious about the freelance world.As the industry continues to shift toward freelance and flexible working models – today around 70% of roles are freelance or…

The Brief• Some organizations are ending Medicare Advantage coverage in multiple Driftless Area counties• Thousands of residents in Wisconsin and Minnesota counties must find new insurance plans during open enrollment• Changes stem from prescription drug cost limits and reduced Medicare contract payments to insurance companiesVIROQUA, Wis. (WKBT) — Thousands of Medicare recipients across the Driftless Area will need to find new health insurance after major providers announced they will no longer offer Medicare Advantage plans in the some parts of the region.Quartz confirmed to News 8 that it will no longer offer a Medicare Advantage plans in counties south of La…

Here is what you need to know on Friday, October 10:The US Dollar (USD) takes a step back following a four-day rally as markets await the University of Michigan’s (UoM) preliminary Consumer Sentiment Index data for October. In the second half of the day, Statistics Canada will publish the employment data for September. US Dollar Price This week The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies this week. US Dollar was the strongest against the Japanese Yen. USDEURGBPJPYCADAUDNZDCHFUSD1.17%1.03%2.18%0.44%0.35%1.09%1.13%EUR-1.17%-0.24%0.94%-0.76%-0.84%-0.13%-0.07%GBP-1.03%0.24%1.26%-0.52%-0.60%0.12%0.17%JPY-2.18%-0.94%-1.26%-1.67%-1.85%-1.16%-1.08%CAD-0.44%0.76%0.52%1.67%-0.05%0.64%0.69%AUD-0.35%0.84%0.60%1.85%0.05%0.72%0.78%NZD-1.09%0.13%-0.12%1.16%-0.64%-0.72%0.05%CHF-1.13%0.07%-0.17%1.08%-0.69%-0.78%-0.05% The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency…

If you freelance, side hustle or sell products online, you’re most likely familiar with the Form 1099-K. It’s a form that specifically reports card payments and transactions from online platforms, apps or payment card processors. The 1099-K rules have changed a few times throughout the years, and they’re changing again for 2025 and beyond. So if you get paid through apps like PayPal, Venmo or marketplaces like eBay or Etsy, this is something you’ll want to pay attention to.The Threshold Is Back to $20,000 and 200 TransactionsThe IRS has been revising 1099-K reporting rules for a few years now. In…

We recently published 10 Big Names With Whopping Gains; 6 Jump All-Time Highs. Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:RGTI) is one of the best performers on Thursday. Rigetti Computing saw its share prices increase by 8.98 percent on Thursday to close at $47.11 apiece as investors chased technology stocks in a bid to position themselves in the booming AI sector, shunning concerns about a quantum computing bubble. Investor optimism followed announcements last week that Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:RGTI) bagged new $5.7 million worth of new orders from two companies for its 9-qubit Novera computing system. Rigetti (RGTI) Soars 9% on AI Frenzy…

A non-custodial stablecoin wallet provider has unveiled new payment features that are designed to appeal to freelancers around the world. MiniPay now allows users to share virtual bank account details with their clients, enabling them to receive dollars and euros. Once paid, the cash is automatically converted into stablecoins like USDT and USDC. From here, the funds in the wallet can be used to make everyday purchases—or cashed out to mobile money apps and old-fashioned bank accounts. The enhanced functionality follows a new collaboration with Noah, with MiniPay making use of its infrastructure. Executives say they want to simplify international…

Private-sector employees across New York State now have a new option to save for retirement if their employer doesn’t offer a 401(k) or another workplace savings plan.Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that the state’s Secure Choice Savings Program is expanding statewide after an initial test proved successful. The program is mandatory, though employers can seek an exemption and employees can opt out.Secure Choice requires employers to deduct at least 3% of an employee’s gross pay for their Roth Individual Retirement Account. The deduction occurs after income taxes are paid.The maximum annual contribution is the same as with other types of…

Federal employees and annuitants are heading for yet another year of large increases to their health insurance premiums, in both the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program and the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program. The Office of Personnel Management announced Thursday that FEHB participants will pay an average of 12.3% more toward their insurance premiums starting in January 2026 — or in dollars, an average of $26.40 more per pay period. The upcoming 12.3% premium spike follows multiple large premium increases over the last few years for FEHB enrollees. Federal employees saw an average of a 13.5% increase for…