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Tesla ordered to keep US vehicle factory in Fremont closed amid lockdown

Elon Musk has said those employees who do not feel comfortable coming back to work are not obligated to do so




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Covid-19: Bill in US Congress to give Green Cards to 40,000 nurses, doctors

The move is likely to benefit a large number of Indian nurses and doctors in the US, who are either on H-1B or J2 visas




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LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies, 2nd Edition


 

Give your LinkedIn profile the makeover it deserves—and get the attention you deserve 

Look at your profile: you know it could be a little better. Too many LinkedIn users are just posting a basic resume and hoping for the offers to come flooding in, missing out on the incredible opportunity the platform offers to properly showcase their talents, products, and services to 610 million professionals in over 200 countries. LinkedIn is way more than a resume



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Active Investing in the Age of Disruption


 

Outperforming the market—or “alpha creation” as it’s sometimes called—is very possible with the proper investment discipline and methodologies. But the market-beating strategies that will work today are not the same as those that worked in the past.

Central bank intervention and the accelerated pace of technology have caused an increase in the disruption of traditional business models across many industries. These industry paradigm shifts combined



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Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review July 2020 Study Guide: Regulation


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Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review July 2020 Study Guide: Financial Accounting and Reporting


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Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review July 2020 Study Guide: Business Environment and Concepts


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Wiley CPAexcel Exam Review July 2020 Study Guide: Auditing and Attestation


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The Law of Fundraising, 2020 Cumulative Supplement, 5th Edition


 

Raising funds to fulfill a nonprofit organization's goals is critical to its success, but fundraising regulations are an increasingly complex maze. The Law of Fundraising, Fifth Edition is the definitive guide to demystifying federal and state fundraising regulations. With new discussion on Internet fundraising, political fundraising laws, and international fundraising, this book details federal and state laws, with an emphasis on administrative,



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The Power of Virtual Distance: A Guide to Productivity and Happiness in the Age of Remote Work, 2nd Edition


 

This revised second edition presents 15 years of data on Virtual Distance metrics and their predictive impact on organizational success factors ¯shedding new light on how to correct for communication challenges that often show up as a foggy set of digital disconnects where the vitality of the virtual workforce often gets lost in transmission.

This still-evolving Digital Age conundrum continues to present new complications. The rise of remote work which



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The Law of Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations, 2020 supplement, 4th Edition


 

Get up to date on tax-exempt healthcare law and relevant issues The Law of Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations, Fouth Edition provides complete and comprehensive information and analysis in a single volume - this is the e-book version. Tackling complex legal issues with plain-English explanations and the appropriate citations, this guide is a must-have resource for organizations and their advisors. Healthcare law is a complex field, and keeping up



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The Game of Life and How to Play It: The Self-help Classic


 

The classic self-help guide, full of timeless wisdom

Florence Scovel Shinn’s The Game of Life and How to Play It first appeared in bookstores in 1925 and is now considered a classic in the self-help genre. The author’s insights into achieving meaning, happiness and success are just as relevant and effective today as they were nearly a century ago, hence its reissue as part of the exciting Capstone Classics line.



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The Accidental Entrepreneur, The Survivor Edition


 
Get the inside story of Boost Juice, a global phenomenon, and discover 30 strategies for business success from its founder, Janine Allis. Share in Janine’s colourful stories as a serious business woman on Shark Tank, a mud-covered competitor on Australian Survivor, author, podcast host and ambassador for Australia for UNHCR Leading Women Fund.

Establishing a new brand and creating a unique retail concept is never easy. So what happened when a mother

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Positively Geared: How to Build a Multi-million Dollar Property Portfolio from a $40K Deposit


 
Fast-track your financial dreams with this Aussie property investment guide for the 2020s

Positively Geared offers a powerful approach for clever property investment, empowering readers to make money when they buy properties, not just when you sell them. This sustainable approach to wealth building will equip you with the knowledge, skills and insider strategies to not only build a diverse property portfolio, but also maintain a portfolio that achieves


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The AI Book: The Artificial Intelligence Handbook for Investors, Entrepreneurs and FinTech Visionaries


 

Written by prominent thought leaders in the global fintech space, The AI Book aggregates diverse expertise into a single, informative volume and explains what artifical intelligence really means and how it can be used across financial services today. Key industry developments are explained in detail, and critical insights from cutting-edge practitioners offer first-hand information and lessons learned. Coverage includes:



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China CEO II: Voices of Experience from 25 Top Executives Leading MNCs in China


 

Straight from the China CEO: Advice on leading operations in the world’s fastest-moving, highest stakes market. 25 top executives leading high-profile multinational companies in China, as well as seasoned and respected China-based consultants, give their front-line advice on succeeding in this market.

Soaring spending power among the world’s largest consumer population, radical digital transformation creating a cash-less, ‘always on’ society, severe



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Asset Liability Management Optimisation: A Practitioner's Guide to Balance Sheet Management and Remodelling


 

An advanced method for financial institutions to optimize Asset Liability Management for maximized return and minimized risk

Financial institutions today are facing daunting regulatory and economic challenges. As they manage bank regulation and competition, institutions are also optimizing their Asset Liability Management (ALM) operations. The function of the ALM unit today goes beyond risk management related to the banking book into managing regulatory



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Tax Planning and Compliance for Tax-Exempt Organizations: Rules, Checklists, Procedures, 6th Edition


 

A practical guide to handling the challenges facing tax-exempt organizations, written by a leading authority

Tax Planning and Compliance for Tax-Exempt Organizations, Sixth Edition ensures that you have the practical knowledge to handle critical tax situations. This book provides guidance for the significant issues facing nonprofit organizations. It’s an essential guide to navigating the complexities of nonprofit tax rules and regulations. Packed with



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Be Less Zombie: How great companies create dynamic innovation, fearless leadership and passionate people


 

Make innovation more remarkable, inevitable and profitable

'Zombie’ companies cling to what kills them: Obsolete and frustrating ways of working that crush innovation and drain people’s motivation.

Be Less Zombie distils 10 years of field research amongst some of the world’s leading innovators into a pragmatic, actionable toolkit. Designed for managers who need more remarkable innovation with repeatable, scalable approaches, it shows readers how to:



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Adam Smith


 
Almost everyone has heard of Adam Smith, founding father of modern economics and author of Wealth of Nations. There is, however, much more to him than this.
 
This new introduction gives a crystal clear overview of the entirety of Smith’s thought. It demonstrates how Smith’s economic theories fit into a larger system of thought that encompasses moral philosophy, philosophy of science, legal and political theory, and aesthetics. Examining the central

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The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Content Marketing, Podcasting, Social Media, AI, Live Video, and Newsjacking to Reach Buyers Directly, 7th Edition


 

The seventh edition of the pioneering guide to generating attention for your idea or business, packed with new and updated information

In the Digital Age, marketing tactics seem to change on a day-to-day basis. As the ways we communicate continue to evolve, keeping pace with the latest trends in social media, the newest online videos, the latest mobile apps, and all the other high-tech influences can seem an almost impossible task. How can you keep



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Adam Smith


 
Almost everyone has heard of Adam Smith, founding father of modern economics and author of Wealth of Nations. There is, however, much more to him than this.
 
This new introduction gives a crystal clear overview of the entirety of Smith’s thought. It demonstrates how Smith’s economic theories fit into a larger system of thought that encompasses moral philosophy, philosophy of science, legal and political theory, and aesthetics. Examining the central

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Pausing SIP set to become simpler; more fund houses to offer option

Many fund houses don't yet offer the pause facility but are scrambling to put one in place for investors




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With 30 days more to pay premium, make sure you don't let your policy lapse

Usually, general insurers give 30 days for health and 90 days for auto insurance policyholders to pay renewal premiums, even after the due date has passed




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Need cash? Medical personal loans can help tide over coronavirus crisis

Your existing bank will give this loan, and rates may be better




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Covid-19: Quality PMS portfolios will help weather this downturn better

Investors who are over-allocated to the mid- and small-cap category need to switch to large- and multi-cap-oriented schemes




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Flipkart, ICICI Lombard offer health plan for Covid-19 with instant claim

'Covid-19 Protection Cover' provides an instant Rs 25,000 benefit plan for to the customer if he tests positive for Covid-19




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Oxygen kits to help you self-treat your breathing ailment at home or work

The devices come in handly if you have respiratory issues like COPD, asthma or sleep apnea. But if it is Covid-19, go straight to an authorised hospital




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Health insurance premiums set to rise as firms to follow Irdai mandates

The rise in premiums could be in the range of 5-25 per cent, depending on the features that each insurance company adds on its products




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Investment strategy: Benefit from the collective wisdom of markets

By going with ETFs, you eliminate decision-making, and emotional biases that come into play when picking active funds




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How to deduct TDS against salary under new rules from April? CBDT clarifies

The circular also addresses the confusion that there cannot be a change in option by the employee during the year, coming as a relief for employers




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PPF to recurring deposits: Breather for investors in small savings schemes

As cash is priority, you can delay payment. But there will be loss in interest income




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Covid-19 impact: Non-life insurers' premium collection falls 10.7% in March

In absolute terms, premium collected by general insurers was close to Rs 1.89 trillion in FY20, against Rs 1.69 trillion in FY19




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Be flexible with your financial plan, don't make big commitment

Clearly, these are unusual times. So, things need to be done differently




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Senior citizens may see spike in premiums in wake of Covid-19 crisis

Since they are more vulnerable, medical insurers may become more wary




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Tipping point: Gold has been a safe haven, but invest in a staggered manner

After such a humongous run-up, investors may feel wary about investing more in gold at this point of time




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Realty check: Current rates and unit sizes in Rs 1-1.5 cr price range

If you are looking at buying real estate, an idea about prevailing rates would come in handy




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Lockdown 2.0: Govt extends renewal of health, motor policies till May 15

If the renewal of motor third party and health policy falls due between March 25 and May 3, the lockdown period, then policyholders can make the renewal payment on or before May 15




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Avoid banks and NBFCs with high proportion of unsecured and SME loans

Longer-term investors with a three-five-year horizon have an opportunity to pick quality stocks, which in calmer times tend to trade at exorbitant valuations




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Coronavirus impact: Bet on top-tier names in banking sector, avoid NBFCs

Avoid banks and NBFCs with a high proportion of unsecured and small, medium enterprises loans




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Need cash? Loan against fixed deposits is cheaper than a personal loan

Here is how the rares of loan against fixed offered by various banks stack up




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Using telemedicine to get critical medical advice in times of the lockdown

All you need is a smart phone to start consulting health specialists over video call, phone call, whatsapp, and other applications. And it does not burn a hole in your pocket




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Active vs passive: Mixed strategy works well, have your feet in both funds

Experts favour passive funds up to 40% in core and a bunch of active funds in satellite portfolio




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Stock investing: Cull overleveraged companies from your portfolio

At a time when revenues have been disrupted, these are the ones that could go belly up first




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Existing investors must book partial profits in gold to cut portfolio risks

New ones should build their allocation gradually upon corrections




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10 ways to plan your finances right during the coronavirus crisis

Here's how to protect your finances during these difficult times and work on your short- and long-term financial goals efficiently




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Health premiums maybe paid in instalments: Regulator tells insurers

Option can be a permanent feature of health policies or can be a temporary relief for policyholders for 12 months




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It's a better option to take advance EPF than a loan during tough times

The usual advice is that one should not withdraw from their EPF account because it hurts the retirement corpus




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Quick approval, grace period: Medical insurance process eased amid Covid-19

Use instalments to increase cover; benefit from quick approvals




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7 personal finance tips to guide you through these unprecedented times

Coming out of these unusual times financially fitter and stronger would require discipline, perseverance, conservancy tricks and fortitude. Here are some handy tips for millennials