Do you need a planner if you’re a DIY investor?

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I believe that to truly safeguard your long-term financial well-being, Canadian investors must look beyond short-term control and recognize the value of a planner—particularly for retirement planning. Do-it-yourself investing: Is it better? Many Canadian DIY investors take pride in being able to manage their portfolios, believing that lower account costs and direct control mean better results….

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Improving Survey Data Quality with LLMs: Design & Data Collection

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Data quality is the foundation of good research. Every detail matters, from survey design to how responses are captured. With greater access and growth of large language models (LLMs), researchers have a powerful new tool to enhance quality at multiple stages—helping spot issues before they happen, flag problems in real time, and streamline decision-making throughout….

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Hotels for Sale – The Complete Guide to Buying a Hotel

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Hotels for Sale: The Complete Guide to Buying a Hotel  November 10, 2018 Buying a hotel, the right hotel, acquired in the right way, can be an extremely rewarding investment.  This includes the purchase of foreclosed hotels for sale.  Assets America® arranges hotel financing for acquisition loans starting at $20 million.  We understand the risks…

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Thousands of Key Workers Missing Out on £2,262 in Free Discounts Each Year

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Annie 19th May 2025 Reading Time: 2 minutes Education staff, health workers, carers and charity workers are missing out on everyday savings worth more than £2,000 every year – and they don’t even know it! Loyalty schemes allow key workers to access discounts only available to them. From car insurance to holidays, clothes shops to…

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Why Your Audience Isn’t Listening Anymore (And What You Can Do About It)

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every day, we’re bombarded with noise — emails, ads, pop-ups, sponsored posts and DMs from strangers who want to “hop on a quick call.” It’s relentless. And people are tired. Marketers often call this “audience fatigue,” blaming content overload. But after working with hundreds of leaders to…

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Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Is The App Sec Hero We Deserve AND Need

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SCA stepped out from behind SAST/DAST long shadow to prove its worth years ago. And, thanks to ambitious bad actors, the complex software supply chain, and genAI coding assistants accelerating overall code volume, SCA solutions are essential to clean up the supply chain and bolster application security. SCA is also an app sec darling for…

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How Budget-Conscious Shoppers Are Changing Loyalty This Holiday Season

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According to The National Retail Federation, the 2024 holiday season in the United States will generate between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in retail sales, which is a 2.5% to 3.5% increase from 2023. As consumer holiday spend nears a trillion dollars, brands and retailers have been organizing and planning for the holiday season months…

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Tired of Renting? How to Save for Your First Property in ONE Year (or Less)

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Many rookies assume they’re years away from buying rentals, but what if your first (or next) property is much closer (and easier) than you think? Today’s guest devised a detailed plan that took him from having no real estate experience to closing on his first rental property in just ONE year. Tune in to learn…

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25 Side Hustles That Can Turn Into Full-Time Careers

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Are you dreaming of ditching the 9-to-5 grind and becoming your own boss? Well, grab your coffee, and let’s explore 25 side hustles that might just lead you to handing in that resignation letter and turning your side gig into a full-time love affair—with work, of course! 1. Freelance Writing If you have a way…

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How Nostalgic Brands Foster Trust and Loyalty in Uncertain Times

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Designed by Freepik During periods of uncertainty, Americans are drawn to nostalgia and seek out brands and experiences that bring a sense of comfort and stability. Familiar symbols and values build emotional connections that can translate to market stability. Using 5 key E-Score® Brand metrics (Awareness, Appeal, Nostalgic, Classic, One of my favorites), we’ll examine how brands tapping into America’s collective memory…

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