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Why Financial Planning Is a Career for Giving Back

(StatePoint) Financial planning may be a lucrative profession in a growing sector, but it’s also well-suited for those who love helping others. Here are six reasons why becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional is a great path for those who want to give back. The profession prioritizes g…
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Bank of Korea unexpectedly holds policy rate amid won slide

SEOUL (Reuters) — South Korea’s central bank unexpectedly left its policy interest rate unchanged on Thursday, weighing the impact of its back-to-back cuts last year while supporting the won which weakened to a 15-year low versus the U.S. dollar in recent weeks. The Bank of Korea held its ben…
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Dollar rally pauses ahead of US inflation test

SINGAPORE (Reuters) — The dollar’s towering rally hit a speed bump on Wednesday as traders turned cautious ahead of a closely watched U.S. consumer inflation report due later in the day, making them hesitant to take on new positions. The greenback was stabilizing in the early Asian session af…
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Bank of Guam celebrates new promotions and welcomes new hires

HAGÅTÑA, Guam (BoG) — Bank of Guam, along with its Board of Directors, is proud to announce the following promotions and additions to the Bank of Guam Familia. “The heart of Bank of Guam has always been its people, and our success is a direct reflection of their hard work, dedication, and talent. T…
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‘Creative Ways of Funding Your Business’ workshop

(MBN) — The Marianas Business Network is thrilled to invite entrepreneurs and business owners to an insightful workshop titled “Creative Ways of Funding Your Business.” This free event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Dae Jang Kum Restaurant, across from Saipan …
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Supreme Court appears inclined to uphold TikTok ban in US

U.S., Chinese flags, TikTok logo and gavel are seen in this illustration taken Jan. 8, 2025. WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The Supreme Court seemed inclined on Friday to uphold a law that would force a sale or ban the popular short-video app TikTok in the United States by Jan. 19, with the justices focusi…
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Buoyant dollar keeps pound, euro and yen under pressure

SINGAPORE (Reuters) — The U.S. dollar charged ahead on Thursday underpinned by rising Treasury yields, putting the yen, sterling and euro under pressure near multi-month lows amid the shifting threat of tariffs. The focus for markets in 2025 has been on President-elect Donald Trump’s policies…
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Washington Post to lay off 4% of staff to cut costs

The newspaper’s banner logo is seen during the grand opening of the Washington Post newsroom in Washington, Jan. 28, 2016.  (Reuters) — The Washington Post said on Tuesday it would lay off about 4% of its workforce or less than 100 employees in a bid to cut costs, as the storied newspaper gra…
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