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Can AI Replace Federal Workers? DOGE’s Experiment

Can AI Replace Federal Workers? DOGE’s Experiment

AI | March 12, 2025 U.S. Government's AI Workforce Experiment Ignites Controversy The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has deployed a General Services Administration AI chatbot called GSAi to automate federal tasks amidst massive job cuts at federal agencies across the board.  There are currently 1500 workers using it which raises questions about efficiency, job


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Consumer Data Right Reset Supports Growth and Competition

Consumer Data Right Reset Supports Growth and Competition

Consumer Data Right | March 12, 2025 The Australian Government is Improving the Consumer Data Right to Increase Competition, Reduce costs, and Give Consumers Better Financial Options The Australian government is making changes to the Consumer Data Right (CDR) legislation to make it more useful for consumers and businesses. The CDR reset was announced in


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Canada’s App Industry: A Data-Driven Analysis of Growth

Canada’s App Industry: A Data-Driven Analysis of Growth

March 12, 2025 Since 2019, Canada's digital sector has significantly outperformed the broader economy's growth, and projections indicate that it will advance at a CAGR of 9% throughout 2025. Within the digital economy, mobile application development and support are critical, allowing businesses to align with current and prospective customers. Artificial intelligence, high bandwidth 5G connections,


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Trump says Education Dept. shouldn't handle student loans: 'Not their business':

Trump says Education Dept. shouldn't handle student loans: 'Not their business':

It's a major challenge to the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the Education Department: How to transfer the loan accounts of over 40 million people.

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Is TikTok Going Blockchain?  Impact on Creator Economy

Is TikTok Going Blockchain? Impact on Creator Economy

Blockchain | March 11, 2025 Can Blockchain Save TikTok? The Battle Over Its U.S. Operations The fight over TikTok's future in the U.S. is still in the heat of battle with American operations required to sell 75 days after January 19, 2025 or face a ban, per President Trump's executive order that pushed out the


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Private equity wants a larger piece of the $12.5 trillion workplace retirement plan market

Private equity wants a larger piece of the $12.5 trillion workplace retirement plan market

With the new Trump administration, private equity firms see a greater opportunity in the $12.5 trillion in assets in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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'That's not their business': Trump says Education Dept. shouldn't handle student loans

'That's not their business': Trump says Education Dept. shouldn't handle student loans

It's a major challenge to the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the Education Department: How to transfer the loan accounts of over 40 million people.

1 year ago
'Volatility is part of the game': What financial advisors are telling investors about market turmoil

'Volatility is part of the game': What financial advisors are telling investors about market turmoil

The Dow continued to fall on Tuesday after Trump announced higher tariffs. Here's what advisors are telling their clients.

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Ron Baron says he won’t sell a single personal Tesla share amid the EV play's big decline

Ron Baron says he won’t sell a single personal Tesla share amid the EV play's big decline

Billionaire investor Ron Baron is standing by Elon Musk's Tesla amid its dramatic sell-off.

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'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn

'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn

Democrats says "wealthy tax dodgers" could see less IRS scrutiny amid agency layoffs. Here's what to know.

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Consumer outlook sinks as recession fears take hold

Consumer outlook sinks as recession fears take hold

Consumers are growing increasingly pessimistic about their financial future as a wave of economic uncertainty takes hold.

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Microsoft is open to using natural gas to power AI data centers to keep up with demand

Microsoft is open to using natural gas to power AI data centers to keep up with demand

Microsoft Vice President of Energy Bobby Hollis said natural gas with carbon capture is an option if the projects are commercially viable.

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Beyond Bitcoin: Evolution of Cryptocurrency

Beyond Bitcoin: Evolution of Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency has become one of the most intriguing and disruptive financial innovations of today. From its beginning as a niche concept, it has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry that has transformed how we think about money, banking, and financial transactions. … Continue reading


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5 Common Tax Mistakes Canadian Small Businesses Make

5 Common Tax Mistakes Canadian Small Businesses Make

March 10, 2025 Running a small business in Canada comes with many responsibilities, including staying compliant with tax regulations. However, with ever-changing laws, various deductions, and strict deadlines, small business owners make tax mistakes that result in costly penalties, audits, and financial setbacks. Here are five common tax mistakes Canadian small businesses make. 1. Not


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Tariffs are 'lose-lose' for U.S. jobs and industry, economist says: 'There are no winners here'

Tariffs are 'lose-lose' for U.S. jobs and industry, economist says: 'There are no winners here'

Tariffs aim to insulate certain sectors from foreign competition. But evidence shows they often end up losing U.S. jobs.

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