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William P. Barrett
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Journalist, Author, Blogger, Financial Analyst, Freelance
Las Vegas, United States
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Biography
Half-century-plus as journalist, author, financial analyst, blogger, now in Las Vegas. With Forbes and Forbes.com in variety of positions since 1987, including Houston Bureau Chief, Senior Editor, Columnist, Contributing Editor and Senior Contributor. Current topics covered include top retirement places, charities good, bad and whatever; fundraising, other things that interest me. Writes reported commentary blog NewToLasVegas.com. Past gigs include: Camden Courier-Post, Associated Press, Philadelphia Bulletin, Dallas Times Herald (Houston Bureau Chief, Middle East Bureau Chief, National Correspondent), SmartMoney, Worth magazine, NewToSeattle.com. Holds J.D., CFA charter. Loeb Awards preliminary judge since 2010.
Other Stuff That Interests Me , Fundraising , Charities
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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.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States
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