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A thought for your pennies

Earlier this year, the Trump administration ordered the U.S. Mint to stop producing pennies, citing the rising cost of penny production compared to its value.

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Shopping for story ideas

Your next story may be as close as your local grocery store. Here are some grocery-related story ideas that can easily be localized to your

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International travel to the U.S.

In May, the World Travel & Tourism Council said in a report that the United States was the only country out of all 184 economies

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Businesses have credit scores, too!

Last week, we talked about changes in credit scores and reporting, but did you know that small and mid-sized businesses have credit scores too? That’s

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Establishing credit where credit is due

Last week, the current Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) director announced that lenders will be allowed to use a second credit scoring methodology to assess

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The new drink of choice: THC

Since recreational cannabis use was legalized in Colorado in 2012, many states have quickly followed suit, opening up ample new business opportunities and markets across

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The latest in mobile business models

The Trump Organization recently announced its new business venture, Trump Mobile. The press release advertised “a transformational, new cellular service designed to deliver top-tier connectivity,

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The business of the convention

Earlier this month, Phoenix Fan Fusion – an annual three-day fan convention held in Downtown Phoenix – hit a new attendance record of 130,145 people

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Shifting headquarters

Last week, Dutch Brothers Coffee announced it would be moving its headquarters to Tempe, Arizona, after insisting for the last year and a half that

The economics of public art

A mural on the side of a new apartment building, a light installation that illuminates a walkway at night, and statues that flank park entrances.

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