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Many applicants over the age of 40 arrive at interviews carrying vast experience, strong judgement and a proven record of navigating workplace challenges. They also carry something else. Assumptions made by recruiters, hiring managers and even junior employees who misread age as a liability. These assumptions often arise long before …

Understanding the rise of the 50-year mortgage Housing affordability has become a difficult challenge in many countries. Younger buyers struggle to secure deposits, middle-income families face high monthly commitments, and older borrowers see lending criteria tighten as they approach retirement. As property prices climb faster than wages, banks and policymakers …

The rise of artificial intelligence has become the defining economic and technological story of the decade. Investors, governments and businesses have placed extraordinary confidence in the power of machine learning tools to reshape every industry. This confidence has poured billions into companies that describe themselves as AI innovators. The trend …

The origins of journalism as a public duty For most of the twentieth century journalism was anchored in a clear sense of duty. Reporters entered the field with the understanding that they served the public. Newsrooms valued accuracy, restraint and a commitment to gathering facts before drawing conclusions. Publishers invested …

How the Chinese yuan is emerging in the financial architecture of the BRICS nations and what it means for the global reserve currency system A shifting global currency order The global financial system has long been anchored on the dominant role of the United States dollar (USD). Estimates suggest the …

The old paradigm of obtaining a university degree and then seeking employment is shifting. More employers are looking for demonstrable skills and real-world capabilities than formal credentials. If you’re exploring high paying remote jobs with no degree, this article outlines how five key certifications attainable in three to six months …

The decision to buy or rent a home is one of the most significant financial and lifestyle choices an individual or family will make. This choice is often fraught with anxiety, particularly in a dynamic real estate market. In Trinidad and Tobago, this decision carries its own distinct considerations. This …

Exchanging BNB for BTC is one of the most popular directions in the cryptocurrency world. Swapter.io offers a modern solution for such exchanges, combining anonymity, flexibility, and transparency. Let’s examine the key advantages of BNB-BTC exchange on this platform. Main advantages of BNB-BTC exchange on Swapter.io Complete anonymity without KYC Exchange without …

The shocking moment a billion-dollar coin collapsed In the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency, extreme volatility is nothing new. Prices rise and fall sharply in minutes, fortunes are made overnight, and billions can be wiped away in the blink of an eye. Yet, even in such a volatile industry, the recent …

A new era of opportunities The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has announced the National Recruitment Drive 2025, a historic initiative designed to open over 20,450 positions across 25 ministries and agencies. It represents one of the most significant employment programmes ever undertaken in the country, designed …