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It’s Forbes-official: businesses that don’t make efforts in sustainability will likely go under. This comes at a time when President Trump seeks to improve trading relations with African countries, like Nigeria. However, Forbes notes that the key to global economic growth relies on partnerships between countries that promote sustainable development. Last year, the United Kingdom was able to power 50% of electricity demand across the country through renewable sources. This was the first time a nation was able to meet … Continue reading “Forbes Claims Sustainability Is In, Your Business Might Be Out”

It’s estimated that 322 million people across the globe currently suffer from depression. Of those 322 million, 40 million are Americans, and 56% of these individuals do not seek professional medical treatment. Even if an individual believes their depression is manageable or “not too serious,” it’s imperative that they speak with a medical professional right away to avoid catastrophic issues down the line. Depression, when not properly handled, can ruin someone’s life. It can cause serious issues with family members. … Continue reading “Identifying and Dealing With Depression In the Workplace”

President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a 25% tariff on U.S. imported steel and a 10% tariff on imported aluminum has led to international concerns. According to Reuters, the Trump administration has said that some countries (Mexico and Canada) will get exemptions from the tariffs, but the rest of the world could soon be hit with an oversupply of steel, aluminum, and other materials. President Trump is attempting to justify the tariffs at the World Trade Organization (WTO), which polices … Continue reading “Global Implications of Trump’s Proposed Steel and Aluminum Tariffs”

Shipping giant Maersk has slimmed down their profit predictions following a cyber attack, rising oil prices, and a difficult third quarter. Financial Times reports that original profits were expected to hit over $711 million. While the Danish company has not revealed the exact new numbers, they did say that it will take a hit. Reuters reports that Chief Executive Soren Skou said in August that financials were at a peak since 2010 levels. But then freight rates dropped by 1.1% in the third … Continue reading “Maersk Anchors Annual Profit Predictions Following A Difficult Third Quarter”

More than 23 million older adults in the United States are economically insecure. Finding the right health insurance policy can be difficult enough, but seniors have it even tougher when they have to navigate the Medicare options available to them. And with 45 million people enrolled in Medicare due to their age, there’s a lot of room for error. Open enrollment season has officially begun for Medicare and will run through December 7. To safeguard both their health and finances during … Continue reading “Open Enrollment For Medicare Begins: What Seniors Need To Know”

A group of Florida timeshare owners are suing a company for deceptive sales practices. Palm Beach Post reports that about 20 couples and other individuals have filed a lawsuit against Boca Raton-based Bluegreen Corp. The plaintiffs claim that the timeshares cost more and have fewer benefits than they were promised initially. Palm Beach Post reports that the group’s lawyers are pushing for more than $5 million in damages. They allege that Bluegreen’s practices violate Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. A 2016 … Continue reading “Timeshare Company Sued For Deceptive Business Practices”