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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. A  Jan 11, 2021   TIRED OF OFFICE POLITICS? This is how long Parler is going to be offline Image source: Getty Images Without Amazon's cloud support, the social media platform Parler is no longer online. The shutdown comes just days after Apple and Google made the decision not to host Parler in their app stores any longer.    "We are the world's last hope for free speech and free information," said Parler CEO John Matze. "What they are doing is unprecedented, unfounded and absolutely disgusting. They want to keep their monopoly over speech."   But just how long will Parler be offline?    "We will likely be down longer than expected," said Matze. "This is not due to software restrictions -- we have our software and everyone's data ready to go. Rather it's that Amazon's, Google's and Apple's statements to the press about dropping our access has caused most of our other vendors to drop their support for us as well."    So what, exactly, is next for free speech and for this app in particular? More Political Headlines   And this is proof that Twitter should not have banned Trump   Will Giuliani be expelled from this group of lawyers? This is who Biden wants to be the CIA director THE INVESTMENT OF THE DECADE IS HERE Recommended Link: 5G and "AI" are all the rage…   But here's what you likely don't know:   The world's best investors are lining up behind an explosive new technology that could trump them all. Warren Buffett calls it "ingenious." BACK TO BUSINESS You need to know this before you quit your job to go back to school The decision-making process to pursue higher or new education is an exciting and stressful experience. Two-thirds of graduate degree holders say they felt regrets about their return to school. The effect of those regrets can have unfortunate consequences.   A graduate program can take anywhere from one to five years to complete depending on its structure. You will be forced to sacrifice a significant amount of time for family and personal pursuits. Costs of graduate education can pile up over time. You could potentially be put into debt for a program and career path you don't end up enjoying. The wrong decisions now can have significant ramifications for your future. Make your decisions wisely. More Business Headlines   Discussions that could cost you your job   Trends that will affect your work, income, and choices TAXES & TECH This is why everyone is trying to shut down Parler Image source: YouTube Parler is a new kid on the block when it comes to social media. But it has seen a meteoric rise. That's because it's made itself the "safe space" for conservative-minded individuals who are tired of the censorship and fact-checking featured on other alternative sites.    So, Parler hit the stage, and that's where everyone has gone.    Until now, when - due to demands from all of its supply chain, from Apple to Google to Amazon, everyone is threatening to pull the app, shut down servers and anything else that they can think of.    But the reality is that Parler is probably just first in line for this effort. As the CEO said, "This can happen to anyone." Here's what's going on and why it matters. Tax Help   Some of the most common 2020 filing questions - answered The 10 best states when it comes to your business taxes Look and see if your state has estate or inheritance taxes MIDDAY MOTIVATION These easy steps will lead to self motivation If you're feeling stuck, unfocused, and uninspired, you're probably looking for ways to increase motivation. 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