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Maryellen Tighe
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Writer and Reporter, Freelance
New York
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Covers: illinois, utilities, detroit california, municipal bond market, water tax increment financing, tax allocation bonds, chicago puerto rico, public power, development districts michigan, drought, sewer
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Content
By Maria Amante, Maryellen Tighe|DebtwireVerifiedBy Maria Amante and Maryellen TigheThirty-three days after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, Gloria Irizarry and her family moved to Connecticut. Irizarry loved her job as a grade school teacher at John F. Kennedy School in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico. But a week following the hurricane, the elementary school building was full of refugees, and the teachers waited for instructions from the local board of education.
By Maryellen Tighe|ForbesVerifiedPuerto Rico has become much more than a vacation destination for anyone who invests their money on Wall Street, plans for retirement using pension funds, or even pays taxes. As the commonwealth continues to suffocate under the weight of nearly $70 billion in outstanding debt, a debate about whether Puerto Rico will become the 51st state has become less about the number of stars on the United States flag and more about the staggering losses facing those exposed to the territory.
By Maria Amante, Maryellen Tighe|DebtwireVerifiedBy Maria Amante and Maryellen TigheThirty-three days after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, Gloria Irizarry and her family moved to Connecticut. Irizarry loved her job as a grade school teacher at John F. Kennedy School in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico. But a week following the hurricane, the elementary school building was full of refugees, and the teachers waited for instructions from the local board of education.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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