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How to Plan a Break from Freelance Writing

Understand the Jargon, Don’t Just Repeat It

Will the Secure Act Help Americans Save Enough for Retirement?

Crash Course Federal Reserve: Part Two

Covering Business in the Era of Mass Shootings

Different Definitions Can Change What You Think You’re Reporting

Two story ideas for covering unemployment

Crash Course Federal Reserve: Part One

The Federal Reserve System, Part One History, Purpose and Structure The Federal Reserve System is a quasi-government body that impacts

Approach ‘AI Everywhere’ with Proper Skepticism

Everything is powered by artificial intelligence these days, if you took stock of manufacturers’ claims and general hype. Don’t, because

The Costs of Emergency Medical Transportation

Emergency transport, such as ambulances, can save lives–but not without a price. Although these services are solely run by the

Localizing the Business of Campaign Memorabilia

The 2020 presidential election is less than a year away, so yard signs, buttons, bumper stickers, and other memorabilia are

Online Data Tools for Business Journalists

Data is something business journalists need to use, whether it is statistics about unemployment or information about company revenues. Sometimes

Localizing Small Business This Holiday Season

CNBC reports that major brands including Target, UPS, and Kohl’s plan to hire almost a quarter million (230,000) seasonal workers this

Tips for covering Black Friday 2019

Shopping is often the first word that comes to peoples’ minds when they hear Black Friday. The day after the

Covering the Impact of Tariffs on Local Businesses

As part of the United State’s ongoing trade war with China, the Trump administration instituted a 15 percent tariff on

Navigating the IT Channel

Generally speaking, there are two avenues for selling products: Business to consumer (B2C) and business to business (B2B). Most large

How Natural Disasters Affect Property Taxes

Natural disasters can cause millions of dollars in damage. The tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri in 2011 caused about $2.8

6 Important Figures for Business Reporters to Highlight in Earnings Reports

Covering earnings is increasingly done by robot reporters, which can instantly create reports with the most important figures from the

3 Bills on Retirement Security to Watch on Capitol Hill

The U.S. trade war is giving many U.S. consumers in, or near, retirement, the financial jitters, which should push the

Pop-Up Halloween Store Story Ideas

As we approach Halloween, you’ve probably noticed a few vacant buildings in your neighborhood that are suddenly no longer vacant.

Is a Recession Coming in 2020? Don’t Ask the Experts—Ask Your Readers

That rumble you hear on the horizon isn’t just the weather changing in October—there are things bumping in the economic

Are Americans Overly Confident About Retirement?

That’s the question business reporters should follow, after studying a number of recent surveys that are making headlines. Those responding

Covering Collector’s Items

The concept of value is essential in business reporting, but very hard to comprehend. At a base level, why is

Pulling Pictures From Social Media: the Do’s and Don’ts

Journalists are constantly rushing to wherever the action is happening. But even if they get to a location 10 minutes

A Beginner’s Guide to a Company’s Burn Rate

Burn rate is one of those important metrics that shareholders, CEOs, investors or others involved could use to define how

How to Read IRS Form 990: Part 3

This is the third of a three-part series on IRS Form 990. IRS Form 990 is a goldmine of financial

Medicare Beneficiaries May Need an Advil or Two to Navigate Plan Choices This Year

October is a critical month for Medicare beneficiaries to start studying their healthcare choices. During “open enrollment” — the period

How To Read IRS Form 990: Part 2

This is the second of a three-part series on IRS Form 990. The third part will be published Monday, October

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