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IRS loses nearly 1 in 3 tax auditors in DOGE cuts, watchdog report finds

IRS loses nearly 1 in 3 tax auditors in DOGE cuts, watchdog report finds

The IRS has lost nearly one-third of tax auditors amid DOGE cuts, according to a watchdog report. Here's what to know.

1 year ago
Trump tariffs sparked 'noticeable uptick' in I bond interest, advisor says. How they fit into your strategy

Trump tariffs sparked 'noticeable uptick' in I bond interest, advisor says. How they fit into your strategy

If you're worried about higher inflation amid Trump's tariffs, Series I bonds could help safeguard against rising prices. But there are some key things to know.

1 year ago
New Hampshire First U.S. State to Legalize Bitcoin Reserve

New Hampshire First U.S. State to Legalize Bitcoin Reserve

Crypto Law | May 7, 2025 New Hampshire Sets Precedent with Bitcoin Reserve Legislation On May 6, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed New Hampshire House Bill 302 into law, allowing the state treasury to invest up to 5% of surplus public funds in digital assets with a market cap over $500 billion, currently only Bitcoin


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1 year ago
Here's what federal student loan interest rates may be in 2025-2026: higher education expert

Here's what federal student loan interest rates may be in 2025-2026: higher education expert

Federal student loans should come with slightly lower interest rates in the 2025-2026 academic year. Here's what to know.

1 year ago
Crypto Enters the Core of Canadian Payments

Crypto Enters the Core of Canadian Payments

Payments | May 7 2025 Shakepay is Canada's First Crypto-native Firm to Enter National Payments Infrastructure Canadian fintech just took a significant step forward.  On May 5, 2025, Shakepay Inc, a Montreal-based crypto platform and CIRO-regulated securities dealer announced that they are the first crypto-native company to officially join Payments Canada, an independent public-purpose organization


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1 year ago
Senate confirms Trump pick Bisignano to lead Social Security Administration. What that may mean for benefits

Senate confirms Trump pick Bisignano to lead Social Security Administration. What that may mean for benefits

Newly confirmed Social Security commissioner Frank Bisignano has faced a series of questions on his involvements with the Department of Government Efficiency.

1 year ago
Small investors rushed into Berkshire shares during dip even after their hero Buffett set exit

Small investors rushed into Berkshire shares during dip even after their hero Buffett set exit

Everyday traders bought more than $24 million of Class B shares on Monday.

1 year ago
Revolut and N26 Launching Mobile Plans Inside Banking Apps

Revolut and N26 Launching Mobile Plans Inside Banking Apps

Fintech Services | May 6, 2025 Digital Banks Are Becoming Mobile Carriers and Canada May Be Next Two of Europe's leading digital banks, Revolut and N26 are now expanding into the telcom sector for continued growth.  First it was Revolut on April 30, 2025 who announced they are launching mobile phone plan offerings in the


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1 year ago
Prices are falling on some purchases. 'Enjoy,' economist says: 'They're not here to stay'

Prices are falling on some purchases. 'Enjoy,' economist says: 'They're not here to stay'

Americans are seeing prices fall in certain pockets of the U.S. economy, including airline fares, produce, consumer electronics and energy.

1 year ago
Common, Preferred, & Convertible: Financial Instruments Explained

Common, Preferred, & Convertible: Financial Instruments Explained

When evaluating startup opportunities in the private market, it’s easy to focus solely on product innovation or founder charisma. However, a company’s use of financial instruments can influence growth, risk exposure, and exit outcomes. Among the most common are common … Continue reading


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1 year ago
Airfare, produce and TVs: Which prices are falling for consumers

Airfare, produce and TVs: Which prices are falling for consumers

Americans are seeing prices fall in certain pockets of the U.S. economy.

1 year ago
Trump administration to garnish wages of 5.3 million defaulted student loan borrowers this summer

Trump administration to garnish wages of 5.3 million defaulted student loan borrowers this summer

The Trump administration is set to garnish the wages of the 5.3 million federal student loan borrowers in default in just a few months.

1 year ago
The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady this week. Here's what that means for your borrowing costs

The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady this week. Here's what that means for your borrowing costs

From credit cards and mortgage rates to auto loans and savings accounts, all sorts of consumer borrowing costs are impacted by Fed moves.

1 year ago
Student loan collections restart for more than 5 million borrowers in default

Student loan collections restart for more than 5 million borrowers in default

As U.S. Department of Education will resume collecting on defaulted student loans on Monday, borrowers may face wage garnishment and see credit scores decline.

1 year ago
Trump administration restarts student loan collections for millions in default after years-long pause

Trump administration restarts student loan collections for millions in default after years-long pause

As the U.S. Department of Education will resume collecting on defaulted student loans, borrowers may face wage garnishment and see credit scores decline.

1 year ago