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1 day ago

I Got Rich Working For An MLM - And It Cost Me Everything That Truly Mattered

The stress and constant pressure of keeping my pyramid intact, along with the endless travel, parties and events, escalated my anxiety and my drinking habit.
Women
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Tucker Carlson Goes OFF On Sleazy' Sports Gambling Giants DraftKings and FanDuel: Those Are the Villains'

Carlson pointed out that companies like DraftKings and FanDuel are profiting significantly, with forecasts indicating a record financial year, leading him to question why people are paying their gambling debts.
US politics
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Should you lose your rights with age? - Harvard Gazette

An estimated 42 percent of Americans over the age of 55 will eventually develop dementia, with the number of new cases expected to double by 2060.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

In Chicago, a reverse mortgage scammer left a lasting scar

For aging homeowners who are looking to tap into their home equity for repairs or other financial needs, it's a sobering reminder of what can go wrong.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Former footballers claim financial grooming' took them to hell and back'

The investment fraud committee, launched in Westminster, highlights the severe impact of failed investment schemes on former footballers, many of whom face enormous tax penalties from HMRC.
UK politics
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NYC politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

New York governor backs moves to fight elder financial exploitation

Governor Hochul proposes measures to protect older New Yorkers from financial exploitation through training for financial professionals.
NYC politics
fromSan Jose Inside
4 months ago

Liccardo Introduces Bill to Prohibit Federal Officials from Profiting From Crypto Assets

Rep. Sam Liccardo introduces a bill to prevent financial exploitation by federal officials, addressing ethical concerns around the Trumps' meme coins.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Government Assistance for Affordable Housing Is Enriching Private Equity Firms

Private equity acquisitions can lead to worker hardship while profits are enriched through government-funded housing programs.
Silicon Valley food
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Zizians: Blog Suggests Ziz Ordered Follower to Kill Her Romantic Partner

Zizi LaSota's group reveals violent cult behaviors preying on vulnerable communities, especially targeting transgender individuals for financial control.
The complex saga of the Zizians highlights alarming connections between cult dynamics and acts of extreme violence.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 months ago

Tube adverts for Islamic investment platform showing burning US and euro banknotes banned by regulator

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled Wahed Invest's ads featuring burning US dollar and euro banknotes were likely to cause serious offence, leading to their ban.
London
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