DHAKA (Reuters) — Bangladesh’s central bank was vulnerable to hackers because it did not have a firewall and used second-hand, $10 switches to network computers connected to the SWIFT global payment network, an investigator into one of the world’s biggest cyber heists said. Read More
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Amid a surge in demand for rechargeable batteries, companies are scrambling for supplies of lithium.
SQM, Chile’s biggest lithium producer, is the kind of company you might find in an industrial-espionage thriller. Its headquarters in the military district of Santiago bears no name. Read More
You work hard for your money but, unfortunately, Uncle Sam takes a bite out of every paycheck for income and other taxes. And if you’re in the middle class, you probably think that bite is a little bit too big.
According to a 2015 Gallup poll, nearly half of Americans — 46 percent — believe the middle class pays too much in taxes. Yet, some of the wealthiest people find crafty ways to minimize their obligations. Here are seven secret tax strategies the rich use that you can steal to legally decrease your tax bill.
1. Deducting Taxes for Business Expenses
If you run a business, you might reap enormous tax benefits. Business owners can claim potential tax deductions for some business expenses incurred for vehicles, meals, travel, office supplies, advertising, courses and a home office. Read More
Move over, Hyperloop. The sleeper cabin is making a comeback. Read More
Presidential hopefuls love to say how great they will be at boosting the economy and creating jobs. Read More
Amy Cuddy, a psychologist at the Harvard Business School, has been studying first impressions for more than a decade. She and her colleagues found that we make snap judgments about other people that answer two primary questions: Read More
t’s no accident that North Korea’s most sacred buildings are its largest.
According to Nick Bonner, a tour guide for Koryo Tours who visits once a year, the leaders of the country aim to prove North Korea’s might through its architecture, most of which is made of bulky concrete. Read More
When it comes to spearheading a successful business, the amount of money and sweat equity you put in is equally as important as the amount of time for the services you provide in return. People often go to extreme measures to keep their business afloat, some options being more realistic than others. Read More
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