American Business
Articles of Interest
Week of July 8th, 2019

Good Afternoon,
 
As an extension of the privacy/ genetic testing blog I ran last week, I thought there were a few related articles that might pique your interest.
 
Alan

The Secret Trust Scores Companies Use to Judge Us All
The Wall Street Journal , Christopher Mims, April 6th, 2019

The first one related to an AI "sift score." This is a so called "security or trust" score that a number of companies utilize.

Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control)
The New York Times , Charlotte Lieberman, March 25th, 2019

The next article covers a popular trait, concerning procrastination. Charlotte Lieberman delves into some self-awareness items that cause this universal trait and how it can have a more powerful effect than originally perceived.

Those Credit Card Bonuses May Be Taxable
The New York Times , Ann Carrns, February 22nd, 2019

The next article discusses "credit card bonuses." I know a lot of us spend time to max out our bonuses, to spend on flights, hotels, cash back options, etc. But now it seems, that these perks are starting to be taxable by the IRS. Check with your CPA to get a clear picture.