AUGUSTA, Ga. — There is an old adage about wedding days that I love — when a couple exchanges their vows amid a downpour, it is believed that a long and healthy marriage will follow. That applies to my own parents, who have been happily married for almost three decades now. Their wedding day featured nothing but rain, but the precipitation on that final Saturday in May helped nurture the seeds of a beautiful, loving family — one that I am incredibly lucky to be a part of. Indeed, a rainy wedding day is a sign of good luck for…
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Key Takeaways Engage Customers with Events: Hosting events, such as seasonal promotions and holiday-themed activities, creates memorable experiences that attract foot traffic and foster customer loyalty. Leverage Local Collaborations: Partnering with local businesses for joint events can amplify visibility, enhance community ties, and drive traffic to your store through shared audiences. Support Community Causes: Organizing charity events around local nonprofits can enhance your store’s reputation while demonstrating commitment to community welfare, helping customers connect with your brand on a deeper level. Offer Educational Experiences: Workshops and demonstrations not only showcase your products but also provide valuable learning opportunities, making your…
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The IRS estimates that there is over a billion dollars in unclaimed funds owed to a million taxpayers. Yes. A million people who were eligible for a stimulus check did not get one. All because they didn’t file their 2021 tax return. If you didn’t get a stimulus check in 2021 but were eligible for one, you have until tax day in 2025 to file your 2021 tax return and get it as a Recovery Rebate Credit. As of this writing, that day is a mere eight days away – April 15th, 2025. When the stimulus check was issued, it…
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Students and instructors acquiring knowledge applicable to the real-world. In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, digital literacy and internet access are critical for sustainable development. African Child Projects, a youth-led NGO in Tanzania, is at the forefront of bridging the digital divide and empowering communities through technology, education, research, and policy development. By equipping young people with essential digital skills, together Cisco and African Child Projects aim to unlock endless opportunities and drive sustainable development across the region. Empowering Education through Cisco Networking Academy African Child Projects is dedicated to reaching as many students as possible across Tanzania through their…
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Since ChatGPT came on the scene in November 2022, employees have been using the AI chatbot and other variations from Google, Microsoft, Apple, and others, to take notes, write emails, and translate meetings. But could the tools you’re using to help your work actually take your job instead? Goldman Sachs estimated in a 2023 report that AI could automate 300 million full-time jobs, while McKinsey wrote in the same year that up to 375 million workers may be displaced by AI by 2030. While AI could take over jobs on Wall Street or software developer roles at Big Tech firms,…
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In 2004, the Government of India introduced the National Pension System (NPS) as a long-term savings scheme designed to provide individuals with financial security after they retire. Initially, only government employees were allowed to participate in this scheme, but in 2009, it was opened up to all Indian citizens between the age of 18 and 70. This means any individual in that age bracket, whether NRI, self-employed, or working in the private sector can invest in NPS. You may have heard people talk about the tax-saving and wealth-building benefits of NPS. But did you know that most of the time,…
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James Lamb works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Wall Street could soon find itself in bear territory as the Trump tariff blitz roils markets and raises specter of a global recession. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) NEW YORK — Wall Street could soon be in the claws of another bear market as the Trump administration’s tariff blitz fuels fears that the added taxes on imported goods from around the world will sink the global economy. READ: US stocks dip after careening through a manic day Article continues after this advertisement The last bear market happened…
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrives before President Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs Wednesday in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP An endorsement of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has provoked an angry outcry from anti-vaccine activists. “The most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR vaccine,” Kennedy said in the third paragraph of a lengthy post on the social media platform X. Kennedy made…
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Image Source: 123rf.com We all know the financial world can be complicated—but what many people don’t realize is how often shady money practices slip under the radar. Some unethical financial behaviors have become so normalized that people barely question them anymore. From sneaky bank fees to misleading credit card offers, these actions might not be illegal, but they’re definitely not fair. Knowing what to watch for can help you protect your wallet and avoid falling into common traps. That said, here are 10 unethical practices that have become surprisingly common. 1. Hidden Fees That Drain Your Account Banks and financial…
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If congressional Republicans go through with some of the deep Medicaid cuts they are considering, three states would be left in an especially tight bind. South Dakota, Missouri and Oklahoma have state constitutions requiring that they participate in Medicaid expansion, the part of Obamacare that expanded the health program for the poor to millions of adults. If Republicans choose to make the projected budget reductions by cutting into Medicaid expansion, the other 37 states (and D.C.) that participate in the expansion could stop covering working-class adults. Nine states have laws explicitly requiring them to stop Medicaid expansion or make significant…