Will Entrepreneurs Reinvent Banks In The Future?
No industry screams “legacy” more than banking -- but a disruption might be coming
I remember a time when the boldest entrepreneurs would cringe in horror if you suggested they try to build a car. In the last century, that was a very expensive way to fail. Elon Musk has succeeded with Tesla because he took a technological leap when the major automakers weren’t willing to.
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Why Today's Children Don't Want to Grow Up and Start a Business
A new study says kids today don't crave being their own boss.
We all want what's best for our kids. Sadly, they don't always know what's best for themselves. Every parent faces this dilemma. Sometimes it's inexperience, other times it's just kids being kids and defying their parents' wishes whether or not it makes sense.
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Will Equifax Make Money From Its Massive Security Breach?
The company that lost your most sensitive information will, for a fee, protect you from the people who stole it.
Ever since Equifax exposed the personal information of 145.5 million Americans, the news coverage and expert analysis have attempted to answer this question: Is the credit bureau unscrupulous or just inept?
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The Solution To The Student Loan Crisis? Implement New Rules
A few years ago, I interviewed a candidate for an entry-level accountant. The job paid $50,000, but she wanted $90,000. When I asked why I should pay almost double when she had little experience, she replied, “I have six master’s degrees.”
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How to be an Entrepreneur in 2030
Sure, technology will keep evolving but so will the psychology of the entrepreneurs and their customers.
Howard Dvorkin writes about how one can be an entrepreneur in 2030
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3 Money Lessons From Pro Athletes Who Went Broke
Don't just cheer from the sidelines. Learn from superstars who made big mistakes so you finish ahead of the game.
More than a decade ago, I was drinking in a New Jersey bar with a fairly well-known Major League Baseball player. The bar is called the Stone Pony, and it’s a local legend in its Asbury Park neighborhood. Maybe that’s why the star athlete decided to buy it -- right then and there.
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