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First openly transgender Lutheran bishop sues church
First openly transgender Lutheran bishop sues church
Rev. Megan Rohrer, who was elected the first openly transgender bishop of one of the country’s largest Christian denominations in May 2021, has filed a lawsuit alleging she was forced out of her post after several months of discrimination and had been harassed. The denomination, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, declined to comment, according to an email from spokeswoman…
The number of 401(k) and IRA millionaires has declined sharply over the past year
The number of 401(k) and IRA millionaires has declined sharply over the past year
The market was so bad last year that the proportion of investors with at least $1 million in their 401(k)s and IRAs shrank nearly 30% compared to 2021, according to data from Fidelity Investments. Of the more than 35 million retirement accounts that Fidelity manages, there were 299,000 401(k) millionaires and approximately 280,300 IRA millionaires as of the fourth quarter…
Are remote workers unhealthy? Depending on the flexibility of the employer, scientists say
Are remote workers unhealthy? Depending on the flexibility of the employer, scientists say
That looks like waking up extra early to lift weights before heading to work, doing a HIIT session on your lunch break, or even wearing your workout gear for an after-work class at the office. The introduction of remote and flexible working policies should therefore make it easier than ever for professionals to live up to their responsibilities. Research has…
AirBnB listing in NYC results in $1 million in fines
AirBnB listing in NYC results in $1 million in fines
The two-story brick home in Flushing, New York is a million-dollar home, but perhaps not in the way the owner intended. Just off Main Street in a residential Queens neighborhood not far from a car wash, pharmacy, and T-Mobile store, the house has old newspapers on the door, partially obscuring a yellowed notice from the New York City Department of…
GQG Partners takes a $1.9 billion stake in the Adani Group
GQG Partners takes a $1.9 billion stake in the Adani Group
An American wealth manager specializing in emerging markets just rushed to the rescue of an embattled Indian tycoon accused of fraud. Florida-based GQG Partners bought a total $1.9 billion stake in Gautam Adani’s eponymous group of energy and infrastructure companies, which Hindenburg Research accused in January of what may be the “biggest corporate fraud in history.” have. Secondary market trading…
Most Powerful Passes 2023: USA ahead of Romania, Canada and Malaysia
Most Powerful Passes 2023: USA ahead of Romania, Canada and Malaysia
The United Arab Emirates will issue the best passports in the world in 2023, according to a new study. Passports from the United Arab Emirates, Luxembourg and Switzerland are the most powerful in the world, according to a new ranking by Nomad Capitalist, a company with offices in the US and five other countries that helps clients relocate abroad. The…
Single-digit millionaires belong to the “middle class,” argues the real estate mogul
Single-digit millionaires belong to the “middle class,” argues the real estate mogul
Being a millionaire may not hold the same cache as it used to. So argues real estate mogul Grant Cardone in a recent video on his YouTube channel, in which he describes five steps to becoming a millionaire. “Everyone’s like, ‘Oh my god, the legendary millionaire, you’re rich,'” he said. “You’re not wealthy… you worry.” In the video, Cardone stands…
Employees think recognition gestures are empty in the workplace
Employees think recognition gestures are empty in the workplace
Because of this, annual Christmas parties to toast the year’s accomplishments and giving away company merchandise have become commonplace in many workplaces. Today, companies may even have something up their sleeve for Employee Appreciation Day. But as it turns out, companies are potentially wasting both their time and money because many workers see these gestures as empty. HR specialist OC…
Yvonne McGill is the first woman to become CFO of Dell Technologies
Yvonne McGill is the first woman to become CFO of Dell Technologies
Yvonne McGill makes history at Dell Technologies. She is the first woman to become CFO of the tech giant. Dell announced on Thursday during its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter earnings conference call that EVP and CFO Tom Sweet will be leaving the company. According to Dell, Sweet’s last day of work is August 4th. McGill, corporate controller since 2020, will…
That scratchy cough you have may not be COVID. Here’s how to tell if it’s another virus raging this winter
That scratchy cough you have may not be COVID. Here’s how to tell if it’s another virus raging this winter
You – or your child – have a runny nose, fever and cough. Is it RSV or COVID? And does it even matter anymore? Unfortunately, it’s impossible to tell the two apart without testing — even by coughing, experts say Wealth. But the answer is still important in determining the best treatment plan. What is the difference between COVID and…