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Consumer credit rose to $5 trillion in January — 'small cracks are starting to emerge,' analyst says

Consumer credit rose to $5 trillion in January — 'small cracks are starting to emerge,' analyst says

Revolving debt, which mostly includes credit card balances, jumped 8.2% in January, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit report.

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Top 5 Backlink Building Companies in 2025 Trusted by SEO Professionals

Top 5 Backlink Building Companies in 2025 Trusted by SEO Professionals

March 10, 2025 Backlinks remain one of the most important factors in SEO success. High-quality backlinks from authoritative websites signal trust and relevance to search engines, helping businesses rank higher. However, finding reliable link-building companies that deliver real results can be challenging. SEO professionals trust only a few companies that provide transparent, data-driven, high-authority backlinks.


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Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know

Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know

Social Security beneficiaries who receive more money than they are owed will now face a 100% default withholding rate from their monthly checks, the agency said.

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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.

1 year ago
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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1 year ago
DOGE Goes After SEC Offers $50K Buyout to Resign

DOGE Goes After SEC Offers $50K Buyout to Resign

Regulation | March 10, 2025 SEC Employees Face a $50K DOGE Offer to Walk Away DOGE is going after the SEC, and who knows, the big 4 consultants could be next.  As reported by Reuters, on February 28, 2025, the Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Ken Johnson, confirmed that pushed


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1 year ago
Mark Carney Succeeds Trudeau as Liberal Party Leader

Mark Carney Succeeds Trudeau as Liberal Party Leader

Economy | March 10, 2025 Mark Carney Becomes Canada’s Next PM, Faces Trade Disputes and Calls for General Election Mark Carney has been elected leader of Canada's Liberal Party, succeeding Justin Trudeau. This Liberal leadership change positions Carney to become Canada's next Prime Minister with major economic challenges and implications for trade, fintech, and Canada's


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1 year ago
More couples are choosing lab-grown diamonds over natural stones for engagement rings. Here’s why

More couples are choosing lab-grown diamonds over natural stones for engagement rings. Here’s why

Lab-grown diamonds outpace natural stones when it comes to engagement rings. Here’s why, and what to consider when shopping.

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If Medicaid cuts include work requirements, people may lose health coverage as a result, research finds

If Medicaid cuts include work requirements, people may lose health coverage as a result, research finds

Congress may have to implement Medicaid cuts to reach its budget targets. That could include new work requirements in order to obtain coverage.

1 year ago
Activist Spectrum Entrepreneurial has a stake in Landis+Gyr, and it may be poised to build value

Activist Spectrum Entrepreneurial has a stake in Landis+Gyr, and it may be poised to build value

Spectrum Entrepreneurial is an anchor shareholder in Landis+Gyr, and changes are starting to unfold at the company.

1 year ago
These accounts can be the 'worst possible asset’ for retirement, expert says. Here's why

These accounts can be the 'worst possible asset’ for retirement, expert says. Here's why

Many investors don't plan for future taxes when contributing to traditional IRAs. Here are the key things to know.

1 year ago
Trump Signs Order for Bitcoin Reserve, Crypto Stockpile

Trump Signs Order for Bitcoin Reserve, Crypto Stockpile

Digital Assets | March 7, 2025 Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile On March 6, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile (read the Fact Sheet), which was announced by White House AI and Crypto Czar David


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1 year ago
Canada-U.S. Tariff Delay & $6B Federal Support Announced

Canada-U.S. Tariff Delay & $6B Federal Support Announced

Economy | March 7, 2025 Canada-U.S. Tariff Delay Until April 2, $6 Billion Federal Support Announced As of March 7, 2025, Canada and the U.S. are still locked in a tense tariff dispute but there's been a shift in the timeline. The 25% tariffs originally set to take effect this month have now been delayed


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1 year ago
Microsoft Unveils New Game-Changing AI Sales Agents

Microsoft Unveils New Game-Changing AI Sales Agents

AI Innovation | March 7, 2025 Microsoft Launches AI Sales Agents, Challenging Traditional Sales Methods and Salesforce’s Agentforce On March 5, 2025, Microsoft launched a new AI Sales Accelerator program with two new AI sales agents to help businesses sources leads, find potential customers and manage/follow-up on outreach.  This iteration of AI agents automate routine


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1 year ago
Passive investing movement gets its Hollywood moment

Passive investing movement gets its Hollywood moment

The film from Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris had its New York premier on Thursday.

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