Charlie Herman

Business and Culture Editor

Charlie Herman appears in the following:

The Making of 'The Book of the Year'

Friday, December 11, 2015

Even before its release, Garth Risk Hallberg's debut novel, "City on Fire" was marked for success.

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How ISIS Makes Money

Friday, December 11, 2015

A combination of oil and gas, taxes, confiscations and antiquities keep ISIS running. Trying to defeat the militants economically may be difficult.

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What a Climate Plan Could Mean for Wall Street

Friday, December 04, 2015

Negotiators from nearly 200 countries are in Paris trying to write a plan to address climate change. Investors won't have a vote, but they're definitely watching. 

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How to Succeed with a Kid Boss (or Just Be One)

Thursday, December 03, 2015

When the manager is younger than the managed, both can have a hard time navigating life in the office. Here's how to make it work.    

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The Perks Of Cell Phone Hell

Friday, November 27, 2015

One company might be to blame for the newly complicated web of cell phone plans on the market. But it might actually be the best time to buy a plan.

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The Price of The Paris Terror

Friday, November 20, 2015

Last week's attacks on Paris could have economic ripple effects on the Eurozone and tech encryption in the U.S.

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The Economics of Our Fantasies

Friday, November 13, 2015

New York's Attorney General is saying the billion dollar fantasy sports industry amounts to illegal gambling. Is it a game of skill or chance?

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You're Not As Creative As You Think

Thursday, November 12, 2015

And that's okay. At work, there's gotta be a balance.

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Honey, Let's Shrink the Banks

Friday, November 06, 2015

The call to break up the nation’s big banks continues, even as bankers argue the financial system is dramatically safer.

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Hanging with Frank Stella

Friday, October 30, 2015

A new retrospective of the artist throws out the usual, chronological order and mixes older works with recent ones. The result is "thrilling."

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Where We'd Be Without a National Bank

Friday, October 30, 2015

Our Federal Reserve wasn't always a given. It was an epic battle to create a central bank, and it almost didn't happen.

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Making Yourself Heard

Thursday, October 29, 2015

When you're not seen as the expert, there are ways to get people to take you seriously.

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The Switch to Chip

Friday, October 23, 2015

Americans are finally getting credit cards with chips on the front. The rest of world has been using these fraud-fighting cards for decades. What's taken us so long?    

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Deal-Making and Drinking: Do They Mix?

Friday, October 16, 2015

Beer giant AB InBev wants to acquire its rival SABMiller. It's one of many billion dollar deals this year. At this rate, we'll set an all-time record in 2015. Is that good?

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The Awkward Art of the Job Interview

Thursday, October 15, 2015

If you're looking to hire, finding the right person can be hard. But are you asking the right questions? Netflix's former chief talent officer has some advice.

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The Present and Future of Cabaret

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Four nights of cabaret performances, from the music of World War II to the Rolling Stones.

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Two Shows to See in a Season Full of Openings

Friday, October 09, 2015

One exhibit focuses on money, politics and art in the Middle East. The other features a lesser-known Renaissance artist.

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Is Being a College Jock a Real Job?

Friday, October 09, 2015

The NCAA is under fire from current and former college athletes who argue they're more than just students and should be paid accordingly.

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Reducing Yourself To a Sheet or Two of Paper

Thursday, October 01, 2015

What if resume-writing wasn't a soul-crushing activity?

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What We Know (and Don't Know) about Photographs

Friday, September 25, 2015

Three new shows at the Jewish Museum explore the power of photographs and the stories they tell (and what we tell ourselves).

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