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Avoiding Mistakes Through Financial Literacy Education

When you see a lawyer with regulatory experience dedicating a long-term career to educating investors, it's worth paying attention.
Gerri Walsh has been at the forefront of financial literacy education for nearly 30 years.
She led FINRA's Investor Education Foundation as president and served as senior vice president of FIN ... (full story)

Walmart breaks its no-frills mold with in-store beauty experts and personalized advice

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NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart customers may find something new the next time they're looking for makeup and skin care products: in-store advisers offering personalized tips and recommendations.
The massive retail chain is breaking out of its no-frills service model by staffing its beauty aisles with trained specialists who can s ... (full story)

Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading

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NEW YORK (AP) — A soldier betting on an operation to oust Venezuela's leader. Politicians gambling on their own elections. Massive bets on the president announcing a ceasefire with Iran right before he actually did.
Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events — or dens of insider trading?
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Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability

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BERLIN (AP) — For people living with disabilities, barriers to tourism can range from the obvious — such as an out-of-service elevator — to the unseen, like an outing that's too long or a setting that's too loud.
As the baby boom generation ages, the travel industry is increasingly catering to older adults with ... (full story)

Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of Texas

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NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are fueling the University of Texas at Austin's medical research ambitions with a $750 million gift that promises to improve patient care through artificial intelligence and increase health care options for the booming state capital.
The UT Dell Medical Center, announced ... (full story)