In 2019, Gen-Z will surpass Millennials as the largest generation, and early indicators show they are about to shake things up. For businesses, that could mean a major shift in trends, how companies communicate, and consumption. (Inc.)

Over the past several years, many celebrities have died suddenly without leaving a will. This has put a national spotlight on the issue, and serves as a strong reminder this isn't just an issue for rich people. The tax and financial hassle of probate or intestacy can be huge, even for normal sized estates, which is a large part of the reason why you should have a will. (Forbes)

According to the Minority 2018 Small Business Trends Survey, the number of black-owned small businesses in the U.S. increased by 400 percent during a one-year period between 2017 and 2018. The survey, which included more than 2,600 business owners and entrepreneurs, found that 45 percent of all small businesses in the United States are owned by minority ethnic groups in 2018. (Black Enterprise)

What's the best way to achieve success, particularly in the workplace? Be intentional about how you spend your time and what you focus your attention on. (Inc.)

More and more American companies are hiring diversity and inclusion officers in the aftermath of a long list of sexual harassment claims against top executives. Company officials are beginning to realize this is an issue that's critical to its employees and requires more than lip service. (CNN)

According to the Boston Women’s Workforce Council, white women earn 75 cents for every dollar of a white male’s earnings. That number is 71 cents for Asian women, 52 cents for black women, and 49 cents for Latinas. Companies need to realize there are serious benefits when they make an effort to diversify. (The Boston Globe)

The U.S.-China trade war kicked it up another notch today. The two countries implemented 25 percent tariffs on $16 billion worth of each other's products. Since the trade war began, the two have placed tariffs on a combined $100 billion worth of products. Meanwhile, each side began a new round of talks in Washington. (Reuters)

The United States and Mexico are making strides in securing a new deal as the two sides work to renegotiate the free-trade deal known as NAFTA. Mexico's economy minister is said to be pushing for a quick deal with U.S. officials. (CNBC)

Facebook has removed 652 pages - including accounts and groups it identified as part of coordinated disinformation campaigns that originated in Iran and targeted countries around the world. Many of those new pages are connected to Russia. (CNN)

It might surprise you to learn that the state synonymous with sunshine and orange juice is no longer the major producer of juice in the U.S. Today, more than 50 percent of all orange juice bottled by major companies like Tropicana is supplied by a Brazilian company, shipped in specialized fruit juice tankers from Sao Paulo. Last year, the Brazilian orange juice export business netted about $1.4 billion. (CNBC)

If you don't want to wake up one day with a mountain of credit card debt and unable to figure out where you spent all of your money, you need to curb lifestyle inflation - increasing your spending as your wage increases - now. (Forbes)