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[ad_1] A new Harris Poll survey commissioned by Indeed reveals that employers and job seekers alike are feeling the pain of overextended hiring processes.It takes longer to hire today than it did a year ago — at least, that’s what 42% of employers say in a new Indeed-commissioned Harris Poll survey of North American employers and candidates in the high-salary market. The wait is even more apparent to job seekers, with 57% agreeing that time to hire is growing.Nearly a third (29%) of employers and 35% of job seekers also say time to hire is a major challenge. But is…

[ad_1] Plainly, people seeking a single-line phone plan should avoid major carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile and opt for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). From a value standpoint, MVNOs like Mint Mobile, Visible Wireless, and others offer the best cell phone plans for one person.As detailed below, major carriers’ prepaid and postpaid plans are significantly less cost-effective for single-line users than comparable MVNO plans that provide essentially the same data allotments, data speeds, and coverage. Major carrier plans generally only make sense when you have three or more lines in an account.From extensive testing, our top pick among the…

[ad_1] President Donald Trump is trying to oust Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook — and if he succeeds, it could mean bad news for your wallet.While Trump’s closer-term aim is likely to pressure the Fed to lower interest rates, international historical precedent shows that the longer-term result of a president sacking central bank officials could be both higher rates and higher inflation.In Turkey, for instance, President Tayyip Erdogan fired Naci Agbal, the country’s central bank chief, in 2021. Reuters reported that a hefty interest hike was “the last straw” for Erdogan. In the wake of the firing, the value of…

[ad_1] Prepaid phone plans can be a great cost-effective option for cellular connectivity. In exchange for upfront payments, they provide most people with all they need, like plenty of high-speed data, at significantly lower costs than major carriers’ postpaid plans.Currently, our top pick among the best prepaid phone plans is Mint Mobile’s 12-month unlimited plan with the carrier’s limited-time $180 discount. Those with more modest needs or seeking to pay as little as possible should check out Tello Mobile’s Build Your Own Plan, with the option to pay as little as $5/month.Our top picks for the best prepaid phone plansBest…

[ad_1] Anthropic is launching a research preview of a browser-based AI agent powered by its Claude AI models, the company announced on Tuesday. The agent, Claude for Chrome, is rolling out to a group of 1,000 subscribers on Anthropic’s Max plan, which costs between $100 and $200 per month. The company is also opening a waitlist for other interested users. By adding an extension to Chrome, select users can now chat with Claude in a sidecar window that maintains context of everything happening in their browser. Users can also give the Claude agent permission to take actions in their browser…

[ad_1] Gen Z wants to experience homeownership — and most see it as a key step toward building wealth and long-term financial security. In fact, 45% say they hope to buy a home within the next five years. But in today’s economy, many younger buyers aren’t necessarily looking for a “forever home.” Instead, they’re prioritizing flexibility over permanence.As younger generations shift their priorities, local mortgage brokers across the country are stepping up with solutions that offer flexibility without financial compromise. New programs and loan options are giving Gen Z more control over their housing journey — and helping them protect…

[ad_1] Apple’s expected fall event is officially on the schedule.The tech industry has come to Apple’s September event, where it announces its latest iPhone and sets the stage for the coming year.CEO Tim Cook announced in a post on X on Tuesday that this year’s event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9.”Get ready for an awe dropping #AppleEvent on Tuesday, September 9,” he wrote.Many expect Apple to unveil the iPhone 17 during the event, and some predict it’ll look different from previous models. Morningstar analyst William Kerwin told Business Insider earlier this month that the firm expects a fresh design approach…

[ad_1] Anthropic has settled a class action lawsuit with a group of fiction and nonfiction authors, as announced in a filing on Tuesday with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Anthropic had won a partial victory in a lower court ruling and was in the process of appealing that ruling. No details of the settlement were made public, and Anthropic did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Called Bartz v. Anthropic, the case deals with Anthropic’s use of books as training material for its large language models. The court had ruled that Anthropic’s use of the books qualified…

[ad_1] US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift kisses Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end #87 Travis Kelce after the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 11, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty ImagesYour favorite post-pandemic economic engine shared some personal news on Tuesday.Singer Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce via social media. The pair’s afternoon post included pictures featuring an engagement ring that has been described as “cushion cut.”Shares of Signet Jewelers, one of the few jewelers that trades on major exchanges, spiked…

[ad_1] The Trump administration made an unprecedented, and confusing, move last week when it announced plans to convert money Intel was supposed to receive through Joe Biden-era government grant programs into a 10% equity stake.While it remains unclear if converting those government grants into equity is even possible — that’s up for debate — it’s even less obvious how this move will solve Intel’s biggest problem, its waffling foundry business. Even Intel is unconvinced. Intel Foundry, which manufactures custom semiconductors for outside customers, has not been fruitful for the company. The business division lost out on potential big contracts, like one…