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How much is your favorite 2020 presidential candidate worth? forbes The investigative division prepared all the necessary financial disclosure forms and simply released that information. It's an attractive package and well worth checking out, as it goes into great detail about who is the most financially transparent and who gives the most to charity.
Among the female candidates, Elizabeth Warren leads the way with a net worth of $12 million, $3 million of which comes from a shrewd real estate investment she made in 1995. Kamala Harris is worth $6 million, and sitting behind her is Amy Klobuchar with $2 million.
But is it worth having one of these women in the Oval Office? priceless.
cheers,
maggie
PS: My favorite tip on this site this week comes from the IRS through senior contributor Kelly Phillips Erb. If you don't pay your taxes now, you risk losing your passport.
Today's news: CBS and Viacom announce merger plans, finally realizing Shari Redstone's dream on third try
Shari Redstone's family owns CBS and Viacom and has been pushing for a merger between the two media companies for years. After two failed attempts, her dream is finally coming true. This week, the boards of CBS Corp. and Viacom Inc. announced the formation of ViacomCBS, a $28 billion combined company that includes CBS, the most-watched broadcast network. Paramount Pictures movie studio and numerous cable TV networks. Shari Redstone becomes chairman. “She is truly excited about the collaboration of two great companies and the ability to realize the incredible power of their assets,” she says.
ICYMI: This week's story
Rite aid Nominated by long-time healthcare executive Hayward Donigan Its new CEO. Ms. Donigan becomes the 36th woman to lead one of the world's largest publicly traded companies.
With supporters like reddit Co-Founder Alexis OhanianThere is a growing movement to allow all caregivers to take parental leave.
a vaccine For the most common sexually transmitted diseases,Chlamydia—Scheduled to be available for public use.
New report finds 80% of Africans see entrepreneurship as a good career opportunity and it helps lower unemployment rate To young women living in South Africa.
A new wave of women-founded women is coming. audio erotica startup Companies aimed at promoting the concept of sexual wellness are also attracting capital. Dipsy just raised a $5 million round co-led by bedrock and Thrive Capital Braderlin's CEO also participated. third love, Heidi Zak.
Checklist
Ask the tough questions. Financial planning can be difficult for unmarried but long-term couples. A domestic partnership agreement that sets out exactly what happens if one of you dies can help save you headaches down the road.
Build your network. It can be difficult to endure an entrepreneurial downturn alone. Having a support system in place is essential to maintaining your vision.
Let's go to the library. There's really no such thing as a bad library, but if you need a new go-to library, check out the Women-Designed Reading Corner.
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