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The weekend is almost here! Before you clock out, we're got advice about how to keep yourself safe from AI scams, an eye-opening look at understanding what kind of employee you are, and a round-up of the latest business headlines.

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As AI becomes both more accessible and sophisticated, scammers are taking advantage. But even though the technology can make deception more convincing, it doesn't eliminate the value of common-sense safeguards. Here’s how to see through the most common ploys and keep your money where it belongs: with you.

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Know Thyself

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A great manager can supervise in a way that's best suited to each team member — but do you know what's ideal for your own style of working? We've got a fascinating guide to how to better understand the way you most like to be managed and how that can improve your relationship with your boss.

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Water Cooler Talk

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Now that we've had time to process the stunning breadth of Democrats' victories in the midterms this week, economists are looking ahead to next year, when a new wave of Congressional members will take power, bringing with them a much different agenda than the ones before them. And given that the chief economist at Moody’s Analytics told CNBC that it may not take much to push our "fragile" economy "off the rails," this conversation is an important one. Read more »

Welcome to a new workplace paradox: 60% of workers said in a recent survey that they were very or extremely satisfied with their jobs, yet 55% still fantasized about quitting, and 50% said they did just enough to get by. The findings suggest that staying in a job and feeling engaged in it are two very different things. Another surprising finding: 22% of workers whose jobs could be done remotely said they'd already left a job because of a return-to-office requirement. Read more »

The FTC announced that a federal court permanently shut down a debt-relief operation accused of targeting seniors and veterans through impersonation of banks, credit card companies, and government entities. One major takeaway? If an organization promises to reduce your debt but asks for fees up front, it may not be trustworthy. Read more »

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