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What student loan borrowers should know about plans to restart collections

What student loan borrowers should know about plans to restart collections

Here's what student loan borrowers struggling to pay their bills need to know about the restart of collections.

1 year ago
Applying for a Home Equity Loan in Ontario

Applying for a Home Equity Loan in Ontario

Jan 24, 2025 Applying for a Home Equity Loan in Ontario: A Comprehensive Guide Home equity loans in Ontario are an excellent financial tool for homeowners looking to leverage the value of their property for various purposes. Whether it’s to fund home renovations, consolidate debt, or invest in new opportunities, understanding the nuances of these


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1 year ago
SEC Rescinds SAB 121, Allowing Banks to Custody Bitcoin

SEC Rescinds SAB 121, Allowing Banks to Custody Bitcoin

Crypto Regulation | Jan 24, 2025 Bye Bye SAB 21 -- Hello SAB 122, Banks Can Now Securely Custody Cryptocurrency Assets On January 23, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cancelled the controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121) and replaced it with an updated SAB 122. This move addresses the concerns


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1 year ago
Davos 2025 Themes and Takeaways for Fintech

Davos 2025 Themes and Takeaways for Fintech

WEF | Jan 24, 2025 Davos 2025: Key Themes and Implications for Fintech The World Economic Forum is currently hosting Davos 2025, its annual meeting in Switzerland, from January 20 to 24.  This year's theme is  “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age” bringing together global leaders, innovators, and policymakers to address pressing global issues around geopolitics,


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

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

The Fed is unlikely to cut interest rates again when it meets next week, delaying any relief from high borrowing costs.

1 year ago
Beyond Tradition: Alternative Investments

Beyond Tradition: Alternative Investments

While most people may be more familiar with traditional public market stocks, bonds, and mutual funds as investment opportunities, there is another side to investing that can unlock unique investments like startups, cryptocurrency, and even wine or baseball cards. Alternative … Continue reading


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61% of young adults are financially stressed, report finds. Here's one safety net that can help

61% of young adults are financially stressed, report finds. Here's one safety net that can help

Many young adults feel stressed about money. Unexpected costs contribute to their anxiety. Here's what to do.

1 year ago
Vanguard's $106 million target-date fund settlement offers a key lesson about taxes

Vanguard's $106 million target-date fund settlement offers a key lesson about taxes

Investors can boost their after-tax returns by pairing assets with taxable accounts or tax-advantaged retirement accounts like 401(k) plans and IRAs.

1 year ago
Trump Signs New Order for Crypto Rules, Bans CBDCs, Eyes Asset Reserve

Trump Signs New Order for Crypto Rules, Bans CBDCs, Eyes Asset Reserve

Crypto Regulation | Jan 23, 2025 Trump Signs Executive Order to Boost Crypto Innovation, Ban CBDCs, and Explore a U.S. Digital Asset Reserve O January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump made good on his promise to the crypto sector by signing a new executive order titled "Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology" aimed at


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1 year ago
How AI Is Evolving Finance, Security, and Global Economies

How AI Is Evolving Finance, Security, and Global Economies

AI White Papers | Jan 23, 2025 WEF’s 2025 AI White Papers on Finance, Cybersecurity, Competitiveness and Energy The World Economic Forum has just published a flagship series of AI related white papers that capture how AI in the world of 2025 is unfolding in financial services, cybersecurity, competitiveness, and energy paradox.  Yes, picture this


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1 year ago
Return-to-office policies are 'creeping up,' researcher says. Many workers would rather quit

Return-to-office policies are 'creeping up,' researcher says. Many workers would rather quit

More workers are being forced back to the office full time. Many say they'd rather quit.

1 year ago
On LinkedIn, 220 million people are 'open to work.' Recruiters weigh in if the feature helps or hurts job seekers

On LinkedIn, 220 million people are 'open to work.' Recruiters weigh in if the feature helps or hurts job seekers

CNBC interviewed career experts about their opinions on "open to work" feature on LinkedIn, and if it helps or hurts job seekers.

1 year ago
Musk Challenges Funding for Trump’s AI Stargate Initiative

Musk Challenges Funding for Trump’s AI Stargate Initiative

AI Infrastructure | Jan 22, 2025 Musk Claims Trump’s Stargate AI Backers Lack $500 Billion for Initiative As reported by CNN on January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump in collaboration with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Oracle CTO Larry Ellison, and SoftBank CEO Masavoshi Son announced a $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative called Stargate Project, which


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1 year ago
Looking for a new place in 2025? How to know if a rental listing is a scam, fraud experts say

Looking for a new place in 2025? How to know if a rental listing is a scam, fraud experts say

Avoid falling for real estate scams when looking for rental listings. Here's what to watch out for.

1 year ago
Here's how climate change is reshaping home insurance costs in California — and the rest of the U.S.

Here's how climate change is reshaping home insurance costs in California — and the rest of the U.S.

Even for homeowners outside of California, worsening extreme weather means higher insurance rates.

1 year ago