Hundreds of YouTube channels have had their videos removed from the site following a BBC investigation that found the widespread promotion of an essay-writing service as a way for students to cheat at school.

Last week, the BBC published an investigation which found that more than 250 channels had promoted a Ukranian company called EduBirdie, which sells essays to desperate students. The company says that its services are useful for “research into the subject, generating initial input for for further reasoning and citations...paraphrasing in accordance with major educational standards as well as tailored to your college / university guidelines for plagiarism.” It sponsored hundreds of YouTube channels, who told their viewers that it was a an easy and cheap way to pass their classes. In this instance, the BBC found that the videos containing the endorsements were viewed more than 700 million times.

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Careers in the healthcare industry are in high demand in Houston, and if you have the experience, hiring managers want to meet with you.

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Many small businesses, including hair salons, family doctors, and pet grooming services, rely on appointments to keep their businesses running. The more appointments you can get, and the more reliably you can get them, the better. In today’s world, appointment scheduling happens 24/7. In fact, 40 percent of online scheduling happens after hours, typically through an online portal.

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If you’re a new business owner looking to take out a loan, you might be disappointed by the offers on the table -- especially if your credit is less than spotless. However, sometimes taking on a more expensive loan than you’d hoped for is a necessary evil to grow (or launch) your business. The smaller loans you qualify for now can lead to larger, less expensive loans in the future.

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If your retirement plan is to be financially secure and you don't have generous pension income coming to you, you'll probably want to learn how to invest, which for most people means moving beyond a savings account and certificates of deposit to stocks and bonds, establishing a strategy and using investment vehicles such as Roth IRAs.

Taking control of your financial future can make your retirement much more comfortable and less stressful. Here's a guide to what you need to know about how to invest.

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