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I had to turn down acceptances at Yale, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins because I can't take on interest-bearing loans — and I'm just one example of how the American loan system can be difficult for Muslims

"I follow the religious mandate from the Quran of staying away from interest. So when it came to paying for school I had few options."

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Insiders explain how fractional-share trading went from fringe to must-have — and who's actually doing it in an industry where everyone wants to be an early mover

Here's exactly how brokerages like Fidelity and Robinhood are splitting up and clearing shares in real-time, and how firms like DriveWealth are powering fractional trades for smaller fintechs.

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Amex Centurion lounges offer complimentary food, drink, and a comfortable place to relax before a flight — here's how you can get in

If you have an Amex Platinum card, you can access these airport lounges to enjoy free food and drink — and more locations are coming in 2020.

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The life and career rise of billionaire Meg Whitman, the former eBay CEO leading a new streaming service called Quibi

Here's what you need to know about Meg Whitman, a Princeton University graduate whose now among the richest self-made women in the US.

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25 recession-proof jobs for anyone worried about the next economic downturn

A ZipRecruiter labor economist analyzed the jobs expected to see growth during a potential downturn — and anything healthcare related is a safe bet.

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Top IoT business opportunities, benefits, and uses in 2020

The Internet of Things will affect businesses across all industries. No matter what business you run, being aware of IoT's challenges and benefits will help you develop a better strategy going forward.

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A Facebook exec who has made hundreds of hires uses one interview question to instantly reveal a candidate's true colors

Facebook executive Julie Zhuo started as an intern and is now the company's the vice president of product design.

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Here's everything we know about the net worth and personal finances of each 2020 Democratic presidential candidate

Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City, worth an estimated $62.4 billion by Forbes, will debate his Democratic rivals in Las Vegas Wednesday.

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Burger King just launched a new ad campaign featuring a moldy Whopper, and it reflects a trend taking over the fast-food industry

Burger King put mold front and center in its new ad campaign. It's the fast-food industry's latest step to reinvent itself.

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