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IRS to send 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400 in 'special payments.' How to know if you're eligible

IRS to send 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400 in 'special payments.' How to know if you're eligible

Some taxpayers who didn't receive Covid-19 stimulus check funds they were due can expect to receive money from the IRS. Here's what to know about the payments.

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Why the 'great resignation' became the 'great stay,' according to labor economists

Why the 'great resignation' became the 'great stay,' according to labor economists

Employers have pulled back on hiring and workers are quitting at lower rates following a period of high churn in the U.S. job market.

1 year ago
Biden administration withdraws student loan forgiveness plans. What borrowers should know

Biden administration withdraws student loan forgiveness plans. What borrowers should know

The Biden administration has withdrawn its two major plans to deliver student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans. Here's what borrowers should know.

1 year ago
Bitcoin ETFs offer a 'traditional way to buy an untraditional asset,' advisor says. Here's what to know

Bitcoin ETFs offer a 'traditional way to buy an untraditional asset,' advisor says. Here's what to know

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds surpassed $100 billion in assets under management in early December. Here's what to know before buying these ETFs.

1 year ago
How much money does Mariah Carey make from 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'? 'It's a lot,' music expert says

How much money does Mariah Carey make from 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'? 'It's a lot,' music expert says

The yuletide anthem makes millions of dollars every year, estimates suggest. The "Queen of Christmas" likely keeps a big chunk of that haul, experts say.

1 year ago
Top Wall Street analysts recommend these dividend stocks for higher returns

Top Wall Street analysts recommend these dividend stocks for higher returns

TipRanks' analyst ranking service spotlights three dividend-paying stocks, including Walmart and Gaming and Leisure Properties.

1 year ago
Starboard sees an opportunity to create value at Riot Platforms amid growth in hyperscalers

Starboard sees an opportunity to create value at Riot Platforms amid growth in hyperscalers

Riot Platforms is in a solid position to capitalize on an opportunity to lease capacity to hyperscalers.

1 year ago
What tariffs mean for car prices: 'There's no such thing as a 100% American vehicle,' auto expert says

What tariffs mean for car prices: 'There's no such thing as a 100% American vehicle,' auto expert says

Tariffs might increase car production costs and that could mean higher sticker prices for shoppers in the long run.

1 year ago
Senate passes Social Security benefits increase for some public workers

Senate passes Social Security benefits increase for some public workers

The Social Security Fairness Act passed by a vote of 76-20 in the early hours of Saturday.

1 year ago
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway scoops up Occidental and other stocks during sell-off

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway scoops up Occidental and other stocks during sell-off

Berkshire Hathaway bought over $560 million worth of stocks over the last three sessions.

1 year ago
The Fed cut interest rates, but mortgage costs jumped. Here's why

The Fed cut interest rates, but mortgage costs jumped. Here's why

The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage spiked after the Federal Reserve cut rates. Experts say expectations for rate cuts in 2025 fueled the jump.

1 year ago
OSC Crypto Trading Platform Compliance Review Findings

OSC Crypto Trading Platform Compliance Review Findings

Regulation | Dec 20, 2024 Are Restricted Dealer Crypto Platforms Doing Enough to Protect Investors?  The OSC Weights In The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently conducted a compliance review of 6 restricted dealers operating crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) in Ontario, and published a summary of their findings, "Staff Notice 33-757" (see press release).  The


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1 year ago
As Congress works to avoid a shutdown, here's what's next for a bill to increase Social Security benefits for public pensioners

As Congress works to avoid a shutdown, here's what's next for a bill to increase Social Security benefits for public pensioners

The Senate may soon consider a bill that would increase Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive public pensions.

1 year ago
Number of millennial 401(k) millionaires jumps 400%: Here's what it takes to reach seven-figure status

Number of millennial 401(k) millionaires jumps 400%: Here's what it takes to reach seven-figure status

The number of millennials with more than $1 million in their 401(k)s has quadrupled from one year ago, according to the latest data from Fidelity Investments.

1 year ago
UK Banking Competition Remedies, Lessons for Fintech Growth

UK Banking Competition Remedies, Lessons for Fintech Growth

Competition | Dec 19, 2024 How the UK's Banking Competition Remedies Program (BCR) Boosted Fintech Growth What happens when a government takes bold action to increase competition in its banking sector? The UK’s Banking Competition Remedies program offers a fascinating case study. Both the UK and Canada face similar challenges with highly concentrated banking sectors


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1 year ago