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Global inequality is as urgent as climate change: The world needs a panel of experts to steer solutions

Given the escalating scale of inequality in the world, shouldn’t countries be banding together to set up an international panel on the issue, along the same lines as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), […]

Your bank is already using AI. But what’s coming next could be radically new

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In June 1967, the world’s first “automated teller machine” or “ATM” was unveiled at a branch of Barclays Bank in north London in a grand ceremony.This post was originally published on this site

Older Australians living in private rentals disproportionately exposed to housing precarity

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Older Australians living in private rentals are disproportionately exposed to housing precarity, with women bearing the heaviest burden, new Swinburne research launched at Parliament House today reveals.This post was originally published on this site

Could new tenants’ rights usher in rent controls? Here’s why that wouldn’t necessarily be a positive

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Housing and high rental costs have been a major issue for the UK in the past decade. While other countries have moved toward protections for renters, rent control has not been a widespread feature of […]

Belief in divine intervention shapes consumer reactions to corporate crimes and punishments

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A company dumps toxic chemicals into a river to save money. Around the same time, a major storm strikes and causes damage to that same company. Is it just a coincidence? According to new research […]

Home buyers are overpaying mortgage fees. Shopping around can help.

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A new study reveals that most U.S. home buyers are overpaying mortgage fees, a market totaling more than $13 billion a year.This post was originally published on this site

Here’s what Black Friday sales shopping does to your brain

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Every November, Black Friday arrives with big claims of massive savings and “one-day-only” deals. We are bombarded with offers that seem too good to pass up. But beneath all this lies something far more strategic.This […]

Victoria will force home sellers to reveal their reserve price: Will other states follow?

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If you’ve ever tried to buy a home at auction, you know how frustrating it can be to show up thinking you can afford a particular property, only for it to sell for far more […]

U.S. employee well-being hit new low in 2024, survey reveals

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New research from the Human Capital Development Lab at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School analyzes the state of the American workforce in 2024 and shows an overall decline in employee well-being compared to years […]

Middle-aged are the engine room of Australia but many risk burnout, report finds

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Middle-aged Australians are keeping the country running—but it’s taking a hefty toll on their well-being, a new report shows.This post was originally published on this site

Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams

It’s popular advice for new graduates: “Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Love for one’s work, Americans are often told, is the surest route to success.This post [...]
Is the ‘hot hand’ real? ‘Jeopardy!’ offers clues

Stanford researchers found that contestants bet bigger on Daily Doubles when they’re on a streak—even though their performance barely budges.This post was originally published on this site
Black Friday is stressful—that’s on purpose: Q&A

With Black Friday approaching, the holiday shopping frenzy is in full swing. Retailers are pulling out all the stops to capitalize on the season of gift giving and consumer culture. But why is it that [...]