Unemployment claims are down. It’s not all for good reasons
About 1 million fewer workers were collecting state unemployment benefits the week of Oct. 10 relative to the week prior, the Labor Department said Thursday. Much...
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How to snare more income from your investments in a time of low Treasury yields
With yields near zero on the historical benchmark for safe income — U.S. Treasurys — investors may need to add some risk to the income portion...
Paul Tudor Jones says he likes bitcoin even more now, rally still in the 'first inning'
The longtime trader believes inflation will make a comeback and bitcoin is the best hedge against it.
Will my Social Security be enough? How financial advisors can prepare clients for what's coming in retirement
Headlines about Social Security may prompt fears that it won't be there for retirees when they need it. Here's how advisors can demystify the latest news,...
Bitcoin price hits record high for 2020 after PayPal finally adds cryptocurrency
Business Insider Ben Winck Oct 21, 2020 Bitcoin leaps to highest since July 2019 after PayPal opens service to cryptocurrencies Bitcoin spiked as much as 8%...
JPMorgan Chase takes on Square and PayPal with smartphone card reader, faster deposits for merchants
JPMorgan Chase is making a play to sell more services to millions of American small business owners, CNBC has learned.
Don’t call it a fad. Ethical investing is here to stay
With billions of dollars pouring into ESG investments — a strategy that weighs a company's environmental, social and governance factors — it's unlikely this trend will...
Restless Americans map out road trips despite misgivings
After months of quarantine and canceled vacations, wary Americans are ready to plan trips again. However, they remain doubtful they'll actually be able to travel and...
‘Black Panther’ star Chad Boseman died without a will. Here’s why you should have an estate plan
If you aren’t prepared, your financial life could turn upside down because of an unanticipated event. Or, decisions about your estate or your heirs could be...
Thinking about tapping your 401(k) due to Covid? Here's what you need to know
The CARES Act made it much easier for Americans to draw down their retirement accounts through coronavirus-related distributions or loans. Here's what to know before taking...
How to invest ahead of the 2020 election, according to top advisors
Infrastructure, renewable energy and technology stocks will be among the big winners with a potential Biden win. On the flipside, defense and financial stocks with benefit...
‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman died without a will. Here’s why you should have an estate plan
If you aren’t prepared, your financial life could turn upside down because of an unanticipated event. Or, decisions about your estate or your heirs could be...
CEX.IO’s Executive Director Predicts the Future of Crypto Exchanges
Finance Magnates Oct 19, 2020 Crypto assets continue to be some of the most promising instruments traded in 2020. To better understand this growing space, Finance...
How Trump and Biden economic and tax plans differ in ways that could impact Main Street
The 2020 election choices are stark in Donald Trump versus Joe Biden, and on issues of taxes and the economy deciding on a vote has rarely...
Understanding The Scientific Research And Experimental Development Program
Guest Post Oct 21, 2020 It's essential for businesses in Canada to keep up to date with the latest programs and initiatives that could be of...