Canadian skin care company Deciem closes stores — for now
Move follows weird, controversial social media post by founder Brandon Truaxe Deciem, the upstart Canadian company behind the hugely popular The Ordinary Skin Care line, has closed its stores because of what the chief executive says is criminal activity within the company. But Brandon Truaxe — who also founded the company — has made outlandish […]
Loonie trades lower
The energy, industrials and materials sectors on the Toronto Stock Exchange moved lower and weighed on Canada’s main stock index in late-morning trading. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 73.73 points at 15,872.44. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 16.06 points at 26,470.72. The S&P 500 index was up 4.88 points […]
AP Here’s How You Ask For a Raise
Can I have a raise? It’s a simple question, but one that generally should not be asked in the same way you might ask to take Tuesday off. Instead, it’s five words that you should not say out loud until you’re prepared to make a case for yourself. This isn’t about wanting a raise — […]
The annual expense almost everyone forgets to budget for
Halloween is less than a month away. We are in the holiday sluice run, facing down pumpkins, turkey, lights and gifts. And tips. So many tips. As an annual event, there’s plenty of time to plan for this expense. Yet very few do. Most people absolutely do not set aside money for seasonal tipping, says […]
3 Social Security Mistakes That Could Cost You a Fortune
Social Security serves as a key source of income for millions of retired seniors. These mistakes, however, could cause you to lose out on key benefits that would otherwise come in handy when you’re older. 1. Not knowing your full retirement age Though your Social Security benefits are based on how much you earned during […]
5 Ways a Mentor Can Help You Get a Promotion
Let’s start by getting one thing straight: A mentor can’t actually get you a promotion. The hard part of impressing an employer and sealing the deal is all up to you, dear. But a mentor can help you snag the job you’ve only been dreaming about, according to Fredda Hurwitz, chief strategy and marketing officer […]