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Freelancers often spend hours perfecting a pitch, only to land a single assignment, if any at all. But what if one strong idea could lead to two, three or even more commissions? Reframing a single concept or experience for different audiences and outlets can help you build a more sustainable and profitable career. “It’s much more efficient,” said freelance journalist Lily Canter. “It saves time, and it also helps you build expertise.” When Canter reported on running during pregnancy for U.K. magazine Runner’s World, she repurposed part of her research into a completely different listicle for the U.S. fitness site…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law 90 years ago this week, he said it would provide economic stability to older people while giving the U.S. “an economic structure of vastly greater soundness.” Today, the program provides benefits to almost 69 million Americans each month. It’s a major source of income for people older than 65 and is popular across the country and political lines. It also looks more threatened than ever. Just as it has for decades, Social Security faces a looming shortfall in money to pay full benefits. Since President…

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Thunes and Ontop Transform Global Freelance and Remote Workforce Payments With Real-Time Payouts Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has announced a new collaboration with Ontop, the all-in-one global payroll and financial platform helping companies hire, pay, and empower remote talent across over 150 countries, headquartered in the US. Through this collaboration, Ontop is supercharging its Financial Services offering by providing freelancers and remote workers with real-time access to earnings, no matter where they live. By leveraging Thunes’ Direct Global Network, Ontop users can now receive instant local currency payouts to bank accounts in markets like Costa Rica, India, the Philippines, South…

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The cenbank finalises draft amendment of the Act barring political figures from bank boards 14 August, 2025, 07:35 am Last modified: 14 August, 2025, 12:22 pm Infographics: TBS”> Infographics: TBS The Bangladesh Bank is proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s banking laws, targeting long-standing governance failures caused by family dominance, political influence, and lax loan regulations.  The proposed changes, part of a final draft amendment to the Bank Company Act, aim to strengthen corporate governance and restore stability to a sector crippled by rampant loan scams and rising non-performing loans over the past two decades. The central bank’s most…

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If you’re a freelancer, you know there are many perks to how you make a living. For some, this includes being free to work when and how you please, setting your own rates, and being your own boss. But you also know there are downsides to this form of working life. And if you’re plotting your path towards going freelance, you’ll want to consider both the good and the bad aspects. While some people want to work on a freelance basis, others – by virtue of the industry they are in – have less choice. The cultural and creative industries…

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EURUSD technicalsThe EURUSD broke below both the 100-hour moving average and the broken 61.8% retracement level following the stronger-than-expected PPI data. However, downside momentum stalled as support buyers stepped in near the rising 200-hour moving average at 1.1635.From that low, the pair rebounded back to the initial break point — the 100-hour MA and 61.8% retracement at 1.16615 — where sellers have re-emerged. Price is now trading near the midpoint of the moving-average range at 1.1649, highlighting an ongoing battle between buyers and sellers around key technical levels.On the downside, a break below the 200-hour MA would shift focus toward…

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Managing international freelance payroll can be a headache. But thanks to the rise of cryptocurrency, we have new tools that can make life easier. They can help us comply with different regulations and get payments out on time. So let’s take a look at how these cross-border payroll solutions can help us, and if they’re worth it. Why International Freelance Payroll is Complicated International freelance payroll involves paying freelancers who work for your company but are located in different countries. It’s complicated because every country has its own laws, taxes, and payment processes. You can’t just add them to your…

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