Applying for a job shouldn’t be humiliating
Everyone has a job search horror story or knows someone who does. After flying my husband to Chicago for a day-long interview, one company told…
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US mortgage rates drop below 7% for first time since March
U.S. mortgage rates declined below 7% for the first time since March, spurring back-to-back increases in financing applications for home purchases. The contract rate on…
Machines are making more decisions at this giant hedge fund
AQR Capital Management is letting machines play an even bigger role across the $109 billion quant powerhouse, says co-founder Cliff Asness. While the firm’s better…
Private equity is bad for your health
The bankruptcy of Steward Health has become the latest cautionary tale about private equity’s involvement in health care. Cerberus Capital Management’s purchase in 2010 of…
Dubuque County trucking company traces roots to feed store
Simon’s Trucking Location: 920 Simon Drive, Farley. Employees: 200 Fleet: 120 trucks Phone: 563-744-3304 On the web: Simonstrucking.com FARLEY, Iowa — The seed for a…
Dubuque County trucking company traces roots to feed store
Simon’s Trucking Location: 920 Simon Drive, Farley. Employees: 200 Fleet: 120 trucks Phone: 563-744-3304 On the web: Simonstrucking.com FARLEY, Iowa — The seed for a…
Econometer: Should restaurant surcharges be legal?
A California state bill designed to eradicate junk or hidden fees, and signed into law in October, took effect on July 1. The new law,…
LoanPro launches lending tech podcast series
SALT LAKE CITY — LoanPro, a API-first, modern lending and credit platform, has announced the launch of its podcast series, “Accrued,” in partnership with Tedd…
Fueling Dubuque: Food truck to brick-and-mortar success
Other food trucks in the area Happi Hibachi Hours: Check social media for times and locations. Online: @happihibachidbq on Instagram, www.facebook.com/HappiHibachiDbq on Facebook. Food style:…
Ungs Shopping Center at heart of the community
Ungs Shopping Center Location: 100 E. Main St., Luxemburg, Iowa. Founded: 1860 as Central House. Under Ungs family ownership since 1886. Employees: Two full time….