Have you seen the infamous 1980s movie “Trading Places?” This film was critiqued by investors and stockbrokers for making the world of investing seem simple. However, it was more accurate than most people want to give it credit for, as investing doesn’t require insider knowledge (that’s actually against the law)Continue Reading
Insurance used to be one of those background tasks. Renew once a year, try not to think about it too much, move on. That approach is quietly breaking down. Rising absence, tighter margins, and a workforce that expects more support are pushing insurance and protection decisions closer to the centreContinue Reading
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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Michael Douglas has revealed that he and slain director Rob Reiner confided in each other about parenting sons strugglingContinue Reading
Antoine Semenyo has been tipped as an ideal fit for Liverpool amid ongoing speculation linking him with a departure from Bournemouth. The forward has emerged as one of the Premier League‘s most sought-after talents since arriving from Bristol City. Liverpool aren’t alone in their admiration for Semenyo, with Manchester City,Continue Reading
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Michael van Gerwen and Kevin Doets have been in the headlines for very different reasons. The latter has apologised for stating it was a “dream draw” to come up against David Munyua. After beating the Kenyan in straight sets, he said: “That was not smart. I never meant any disrespectContinue Reading
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Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock.com You push back from the table after Christmas lunch, full from an excellent feast. You really couldn’t manage another bite – except, perhaps, a little bit of pudding. Somehow, no matter how much you’ve eaten, there always seems to be room for dessert. Why? What is it aboutContinue Reading
