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Pennsylvania may lean Democrat, but that doesn’t mean Biden will win the state

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) My home city of Philadelphia has a population of about 1.6 million people, of which about 1…

Gene MarksDecember 3, 2023

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Top US economists are often wrong – should we trust their predictions?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) They’re Ivy-League educated, brilliant academic minds and experienced in the ways of markets, governments, data and statistics.…

Gene MarksNovember 19, 2023

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Trump and SBF blamed their accountants – but your taxes are your responsibility

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Every year, millions of individuals and small business owners have their tax returns prepared by outside accountants.…

Gene MarksNovember 12, 2023

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Airline boarding: how to end the game of thrones fight for baggage space

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) As a frequent business traveler, I was excited to see that United Airlines has devised a way…

Gene MarksOctober 29, 2023

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The grey moral ground of lying on expense travel reports

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) A Citibank employee was recently fired for fudging receipts, but companies are striving to follow the rules…

Gene MarksOctober 22, 2023

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Cannabis firms are cut off from the US financial system, but relief is in sight

US Senate is eyeing a bill that would allow banks to do business with cannabis companies – now, if only they would vote on it…

Gene MarksOctober 8, 2023

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I know the NHS has its problems but for healthcare I envy UK employers

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Covering healthcare costs through taxation is cheaper and lets businesses concentrate … on doing business As a…

Gene MarksOctober 1, 2023

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Yes, bankruptcies are on the rise in the US – but there’s no need to panic

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) It should come as no surprise that commercial bankruptcy filings are up but the bigger picture tells a…

Gene MarksSeptember 17, 2023

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Why go to college when you could be a plumber?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) More and more young people are seeing a skilled trade as a desirable career – maybe they’re on…

Gene MarksSeptember 10, 2023