Sam Becker
@smbecker
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I used to wash dishes in a convent. Now, somehow, I'm a journalist and writer.
New York, NY
Joined May 2013
I'm launching a newsletter, "Not Pretty, Not Rich". It'll be chock-full of career strategy tips and cheap laughs. Sign up here:
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"Even the worst-run startup can beat competitors if investors prop it up.":
newyorker.com
Even the worst-run startup can beat competitors if investors prop it up. The V.C. firm Benchmark helped enable WeWork to make one wild mistake after another—hoping that its gamble would pay off...
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If I'm reading this right, a nationwide mask mandate could save the economy $1 trillion, per @CDCgov: https://t.co/3rQ739ExKF
#coronavirus
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This is where we're at: “I have a student who truly believes Wyoming doesn’t actually exist and is only used by the Republicans to gain votes." https://t.co/BCmQUf0mag
buzzfeednews.com
Conspiracy theories and collective delusions are often thought to be the purview of baby boomers on Facebook, but it’s clear that their children are also picking it up — and it’s their teachers who...
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This piece by @BetseyStevenson from a month ago helps explain the May #JobsReport. Good insight.
washingtonpost.com
There's a difference between jobs lost temporarily and jobs destroyed forever. The number of each will determine how fast we bounce back.
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How did the job picture IMPROVE in May? The simple answer appears to be: -Some businesses re-opened, esp. restaurants, stores and construction sites -PPP loans did help bring workers back The big Q: Will companies keep workers on after PPP loans expire? https://t.co/5NlP6N9aBI
washingtonpost.com
The decrease in the rate surprised forecasters and emboldened President Trump. But economists cautioned that joblessness levels are still worse than any time since the Depression era.
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Seems like all the action was in temporary layoffs going back to work: “unemployed persons who were on temporary layoff decreased by 2.7 million in May to 15.3 million...the number of permanent job losers continued to rise, increasing by 295,000 in May to 2.3 million.”
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May jobs report much better than anticipated: - US economy gained 2.5 million jobs in May - Unemployment rate fell to 13.3%
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Maybe all of those people hoarding gold over the years were right? https://t.co/iz6pa8wOBX
@Grow_mag
acorns.com
Here is what you need to know about whether or not you should invest in gold.
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I talked with @brucefranksjr, subject of the doc "St. Louis Superman," which made its television premiere last night: https://t.co/dQjw81ft2R via @Grow_mag
acorns.com
With these smart tips, saving money toward your financial goals can become a reality.
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What do you do when your message begins to spread and you have a wave of positivity?! No seriously I am asking because... Today, with the help of @acorns @Grow_mag @CNBC writer @smbecker I get to take a deep breath & ENJOY THE HUNT!! But tomorrow?!? https://t.co/DUBUeIfH53
acorns.com
Grow your financial confidence with videos, articles, and tips for investors both experienced and new.
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I talked with @JedCollins45, a fellow @WSUPullman alum, about his journey from the NFL to the financial world: https://t.co/T4QzS1dfsA via @Grow_mag
acorns.com
Grow your financial confidence with videos, articles, and tips for investors both experienced and new.
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I spoke with Julia and Philip, the stars of Two Cents from @PBSDS and owners of @Art_Of_Finance in Austin about how they went from theater majors to #money experts: https://t.co/yhajZpaBZ4 via @Grow_mag
acorns.com
Investing is not as complex as it may seem. Here's how to get started investing and what to consider when you are building a portfolio.
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Grateful to the @grow_mag and @ninazipkin for publishing my advice on how to manage your money during periods of uncertainty. Have a look! "How to manage your money during the coronavirus, from the founder of Young and the Invested"
acorns.com
With these smart tips, saving money toward your financial goals can become a reality.
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What should investors expect in terms of returns in 2020? A lot of that will depend on what happens over the next couple of months: https://t.co/p2WwlB7Qhc via @Grow_mag
acorns.com
Investing is not as complex as it may seem. Here's how to get started investing and what to consider when you are building a portfolio.
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I talked with @jillonmoney about her new book and some of the dumbest money mistakes that smart people make: https://t.co/gHfSACa8dD via @Grow_mag
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I forgot about the whole "arsenic life" thing.
theverge.com
Some of these ideas caught fire — but not in the ways their creators hoped.
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A cool and also weird thing: @smbecker interviewed me about my obsession with compound interest and sharing my thoughts as a confused money person via my newsletter (and podcast!):
acorns.com
Investing is not as complex as it may seem. Here's how to get started investing and what to consider when you are building a portfolio.
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Because of Big Tater, schools are "forced to give kids two bananas to meet minimum federal requirements."
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