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If you've filed your tax return and you're eager for your refund, here's how to check the status of your payment. Find out when to expect your refund.

The S&P 500 index provided investors with record gains over the past two years. In 2025, that same approach may not reap the same gains.

Feb 5, 2025 Financial technology companies now use artificial intelligence (AI) to scan and verify identification documents. While this technology makes customer onboarding faster and more accurate, it creates new privacy challenges. This blog explores how fintech companies can use AI-powered ID scanning systems to protect customer data. What Is AI-Based ID Scanning? AI-powered ID

During the campaign, President Donald Trump floated an "all tariff policy" he said would replace federal income tax. Here's what economic policy experts say.

The new Department of Government Efficiency now has access to a federal system responsible for $6 trillion in annual payments.

Crypto | Feb 3, 2025 Crypto ETF Competition Heats Up as XRP, Dogecoin, and Solana Gain Traction Canada’s Purpose Investments announced that they officially filed a preliminary prospectus to Canadian regulators to launch an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), which may beat American competitors to market.  The proposed XRP ETF will provide investors with direct exposure

CBDCs | Feb 4, 2025 CBDC Research Continues Despite Diverging Strategies in Canada, UK and U.S. While Canada paused its retail CBDC project last year, the Bank of Canada (BoC) recently published a 35 page report on "Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) for CBDC Solutions" while the UK is advancing its digital pound initiative and has provided

The Trump administration is looking to shut down the Education Department. Here's what it could mean for the 42 million Americans with federal student loans.

Experts weigh in on how the urge to hoard certain goods ahead of potentially higher prices can backfire.

Valuing a startup can be a challenging part of the investment process. Unlike established companies, startups may not have a long track record of financial performance or steady revenue streams, so it can be difficult to estimate the valuation? One … Continue reading →

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The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate purchased roughly 2.3 million shares for about $54 million in separate transactions Thursday through Monday.

Nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers miss the earned income tax credit, which was worth an average of $2,743 in 2023, according to the IRS.

Feb 3, 2025 In today's interconnected global economy, cross-border payments are the lifeblood of international trade, enabling businesses to transact seamlessly across borders. However, for fintech companies, navigating the complex landscape of cross-border payments presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities, particularly concerning regulatory compliance. This article delves into these intricacies, highlighting the hurdles

Tariffs | Feb 3, 2025 A Window for Trade Talks - Canada and U.S. Agree to 30 Day Pause on Tariffs After Trump-Trudeau Call The 25% tariffs on Canadian imports into the U.S. (and 10% on energy) have been temporarily paused following a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin

Plans for new tariffs on Canada and China and Mexico sent stocks falling early Monday. Even as markets recover, experts say it's a wake-up call for investors.