Tag: business

How to use AI in your dating life responsibly and effectively

Whether you love or loathe generative AI chatbots, they’re becoming increasingly involved in the business of romance. There’s understandable skepticism about the technology’s place in dating. Still, a growing number of people are turning to AI as a de facto dating coach or relationship expert. Some use the technology to get guidance on creating a […]

South African found opportunity during COVID to plant vineyard at home

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Like millions of others, Natasha Jacka went stir-crazy during a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, until it dawned on her that there might be great opportunity in having nowhere to go. Jacka used the pandemic and the suspension of her studies at an agricultural college to plant her own vineyard […]

Here’s How to Snag a 20% Dividend Yield

Dividends are wonderful. They typically arrive every quarter and are generally paid in both good and bad economic environments — and dividend-paying companies often increase their payouts over time, too. It’s tempting to chase the highest dividend yield you can find, but that’s not a great idea. For one thing, when a stock’s price falls, […]

Jim Cramer says this is how to play a market rotation — and one stock he’d buy

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors navigating Monday’s volatile market should use sharp pullbacks as buying opportunities rather than chasing short-lived rallies. “You go to your machine that you use for stocks,” the “Mad Money” host said. “You query it for the top ten largest losers in the S&P 500. If you like any of them…then […]

How to use money market funds in your portfolio

Money market funds are mutual funds that invest in short-term debt instruments with high credit quality, including US Treasury bills and short-term unsecured corporate-backed notes (aka commercial paper). Money market funds aim to sustain a net asset value of $1.00 per share while offering higher yields than bank savings accounts. What are the advantages and […]

How to know when to walk away — according to Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc

At one of the highest points in her career, Amanda Blanc made a decision most executives would avoid — she walked away. In this episode of “Executive Decisions,” the Aviva Group CEO reflects on leaving a senior role with no safety net, the judgment required to know when something isn’t right and how that instinct […]

How to avoid fast furniture without spending too much

NEW YORK (AP) — Furniture is one of the biggest hurdles during a move, because good dressers and couches are bulky and expensive. During a stressful time, it makes sense to crave something cheap delivered straight to your door. That’s where fast furniture comes in. These are simple pieces made with a mishmash of plastics, […]