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Feeling overwhelmed at work because you have so much going on at once? You're not alone. Here are four coping mechanisms that may help diminish that feeling that you're drowning on the job. ( Forbes)

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Ordinarily one of the last things people in their 20s are thinking about is retirement. In reality, it should be among one of the top things young people are considering. Financial experts offer tips on what they wish they had known about retirement planning when they were just starting out in the workforce. (USA TODAY)

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Unless it’s your job, you shouldn’t have to wear a Hazmat suit to work. Use these strategies to manage working at a toxic workplace until you move onto something better. (Monster)

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While summer may foster feelings of rest and relaxation, it's also actually a perfect time to work harder on getting that new job. More jobs were added in June than anticipated, which means employers are hiring right now. (Fast Company)

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One of the best ways to clear a path for women in leadership positions is to ensure there are programs for other women to mentor younger female colleagues and advocate on their behalf. (Forbes)

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Six out of 10 people who participated in a recent survey said a large part of the reason employees don't think gender diversity garners financial benefits for the company is because the company's leadership does not promote that idea. (The Washington Post)

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The US and EU have agreed to avoid an all-out trade war and work to lower tariffs, after discussions that President Donald Trump characterized as "a very strong understanding". (BBC)

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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that will increase funding for the HBCU Historic Preservation Fund. If approved by the Senate, the bill would provide $8 million for fiscal year 2019. (Diverse Issues of Higher Education)

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Facebook Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s fortune was expected to take as much as a $16 billion hit today, as the social media giant braces for the biggest one-day wipeout in U.S. stock market history. This comes one day after its executives forecast years of lower profit margins. (Reuters)

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Twenty-six-year-old Jade Colin, a New Orleans native, went from crew member, to manager, to owner of a McDonald's franchise. She is the youngest black female franchise owner for McDonald's. (KREM

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According to a new reports from the Institute of Women's Policy Research, women of color, particularly black and Hispanic women, are less likely to obtain U.S. patent rights than white women and men. (Fast Company)

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Traditional financial solutions such as credit cards and cash are no longer the best or most viable options to fund small businesses. Here are some ideas that could help small business owners find the money they need. (Business Because)

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The Trump administration announced this week that it will approve allocation of up to $12 billion in emergency relief for American farmers who are caught in the middle and suffering due to the president’s trade war. the money, which will come through a direct assistance program, is an attempt to help protect farmers from the looming financial losses that would be a direct result Trump's trade policies. (The New York Times)

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Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey says that the company has begun to see cost pressures that are a result of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum. Cost increases may be on the way. (Fortune)

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For many people setting and adhering to a budget often seems nearly impossible. It doesn't have to be that way. Here are some helpful tips to that could "trick" you into setting and sticking to a budget. (Forbes)

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