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A If for any reason you believe you received this email in error or if you no longer wish to receive these emails,  click here to unsubscribe. Nov 21, 2020   This is your Brief Updates afternoon edition!   Before we jump in, I want to test your reasoning with a brainteaser.   A man stabbed his wife to death and, since no one was around at the time, he just left her body out on the ground and threw the bloody knife in the woods. He then got in his car and drove to his office. An hour later the police called him to tell that his wife had been killed. They urged him to go to the murder scene right away. When he got there, he was immediately arrested.   Think you know the answer? Scroll to the bottom of this email to see if you are correct (if it gets cut off, simply expand it by clicking on the three dots on the left). TIRED OF OFFICE POLITICS? This is what young people want from Biden and Harris Image Source: Reuters More young people cast their ballots in this year's presidential election than in the 2016 race, data shows.    "Our collective voices matter now more than ever, and I am very pleased to have seen the increase in young voters for this election," one first-time voter shared.    According to CIRCLE (or the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement),  turnout increased by a minimum of 10% in the 18-29 year-old demographic.    "Many young people overcame incredible challenges this year to speak strongly for change," said CIRCLE's deputy director. "The pandemic has hit young people harder in some ways, especially youth of color- who were more likely than all voters in 2020 to miss an event, lose a job or income and know someone who died."   So, what are the issues that are closest to young people's hearts and what do they expect going forward? Related Political Headlines   What did this transition official just say to progressives? Will we ever see progress on stimulus? This is how you protect the American political system THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE - YOU NEED TO PROTECT YOURSELF Recommended Link: Nick Giambruno, of Casey Research, just got his hands on a leaked plan from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi… And it's downright scary.   If you've got over $5,000 in a U.S. bank, credit union, or in a retirement account… You are at risk.   The idea behind Pelosi's plan has the backing of Bill Gates, the Clinton Foundation, Visa, J.P. Morgan… Even the Fed is getting ready for "the "switch."   All evidence suggests it will get under way January 1, 2021.   Watch urgent update on "the Switch" here… GENERAL BUSINESS The US economy is about to shrink The pandemic is intensifying and curfews and safety measures are back. This toxic backdrop is derailing the US economic recovery just as Joe Biden prepares to take charge. JPMorgan is warning the economy is about to shrink.    "This winter will be grim, and we believe the economy will contract again." JPMorgan wrote in a client note.    The hope is that a faster recovery in 2021 limits scars to the economy. Related Business Headlines   Twelve essential tips for growing your business   CIA awards cloud computing contract to big tech companies PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT How to foster professional development virtually Image Source: Burst Professional development is a vital part of each employee's growth and career, but how can companies continue to foster a culture of learning and development in a virtual setting?    Offering virtual training options seems to be a no-brainer, but it's something that many employers still haven't caught on to just yet. With a wide variety of courses and conferences at our fingertips, it's easier now more than ever to provide employees with the training they need right on their computer.    It's also important for employers to help ensure their team members avoid burnout. If professionals are overwhelmed with their day-to-day job duties, they'll be less likely to pursue professional development opportunities. Allowing employees to decline meetings occasionally and encouraging time off can spark initiative and a drive for career development.  What else should companies be doing to offer professional development for remote workers? Related Professional Development Headlines   How to help employees to continually develop their skills Could this be the key to career advancement? TAXES & TECH How to use tech to automate your savings in six easy steps Image Source: Getty Images I hate to admit this, but I wasn't always the most tech savvy person out there. And boy did it cost me - big time. In both time, and in money. But thank God for the teenagers in my life with the patience to sit down with me and help me master my smartphone, which seems like a lifetime ago. Because now, I've harnessed it in surprising ways to take my personal finance skills to a whole new level.    And learned how to use "YouTube University" so I don't get on anyone's nerves...   One of the most powerful ways you can use simple tech to your advantage is by using it to automate your savings. So you do it always, without even thinking about it.    Best of all - setting it up is almost as easy as 1, 2, 3.    You can do it all in just six simple steps... Related Taxes & Tech Headlines   The best and worst state income tax codes   Working remotely from paradise? What it means for your taxes Are taxes the biggest reason Americans renounce their citizenship? Stay Informed,   Rex Jackson   P.S. Know someone who'd love the Brief Updates? 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