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Senate may soon vote on a bill to change certain Social Security rules. Here's what to know

Senate may soon vote on a bill to change certain Social Security rules. Here's what to know

In the final days of this Congressional session, the Senate could vote to nix rules affecting certain pensioners that have been in place for decades.

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Federal student loan forgiveness opportunities lost to those who refinance, CFPB warns

Federal student loan forgiveness opportunities lost to those who refinance, CFPB warns

With the Federal Reserve's recent cuts to interest rates, more federal student loan borrowers are wondering if they should refinance. The CFPB has warnings.

1 year ago
Financial advisors remain reluctant to recommend crypto investments, even as prices soar

Financial advisors remain reluctant to recommend crypto investments, even as prices soar

Many financial advisors are reluctant to recommend crypto, even as prices have soared.

1 year ago
Gensler’s Final Salvo as SEC Targets Unicoin in Crypto Clash

Gensler’s Final Salvo as SEC Targets Unicoin in Crypto Clash

Enforcement | Dec 17, 2024 Unicoin Receives SEC Wells Notice During Gensler's Final Weeks at the SEC As reported by Fortune, crypto tokenization and real-world-assets (RWA) juggernaut, Unicoin, received a Wells Notice from the SEC as they prepare for a major transition with new leadership direction.  Yes, still turbulence in the industry with Gensler stepping


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Who Should Apply For a Small Business Loan Online?

Who Should Apply For a Small Business Loan Online?

Dec 17, 2024 There are various financing solutions available to your business, from term loans from banks and online lenders, to microloans. This article will briefly review some common methods. Traditional lenders typically require good credit, two years in business and extensive paperwork in order to qualify for loans. Furthermore, collateral may also be required


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1 year ago
Why new retirees may need to rethink the 4% rule

Why new retirees may need to rethink the 4% rule

Investors may need to lower their first-year retirement withdrawals due to lower expectations for long-term stock, bond and cash returns, Morningstar said.

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With the Fed poised to cut rates, 'there's an urgency to act now' to get best returns on cash, expert says

With the Fed poised to cut rates, 'there's an urgency to act now' to get best returns on cash, expert says

With the Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates again, experts say cash savers would be wise to shop around now for the best yields.

1 year ago
Canada Can Learn from UK’s £100M Public Service Reform

Canada Can Learn from UK’s £100M Public Service Reform

UK Innovation | Dec 17, 2024 Canada Should Take a Page From the UK Government's £100 Million Public Service Reform Initiative There are a myriad of reasons why governments globally are racing to modernize from being inefficient bureaucracies to evolving expectations of citizens, rapid technology advancements, economic competitiveness and need to attract talent etc.  Under


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A new 'super funding' limit for some 401(k) savers goes into effect in 2025. Here's how to take advantage

A new 'super funding' limit for some 401(k) savers goes into effect in 2025. Here's how to take advantage

There's a higher 401(k) contribution limit for 2025. Here's why you should update your account now, financial experts say.

1 year ago
ETFs will soon beat mutual funds among financial advisor holdings, report finds

ETFs will soon beat mutual funds among financial advisor holdings, report finds

Advisors estimate they will hold more client assets with exchange-traded funds than mutual funds by 2026, according to Cerulli Associates.

1 year ago
Middle school students in Utah are being taught to pitch like Shark Tank entrepreneurs

Middle school students in Utah are being taught to pitch like Shark Tank entrepreneurs

Middle school students in Salt Lake City participate in a Shark Tank-inspired competition to pitch their start-up ideas to business leaders in Utah.

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Are you facing a Dec. 31 use-it-or-lose-it deadline with your flexible spending account? Here’s what to know

Are you facing a Dec. 31 use-it-or-lose-it deadline with your flexible spending account? Here’s what to know

If you have a flexible spending account, you could be facing a Dec. 31 deadline to spend those funds before the end of the year.

1 year ago
Softbank CEO and Trump to announce $100 billion investment in U.S. by firm

Softbank CEO and Trump to announce $100 billion investment in U.S. by firm

The money will be deployed before the end of Trump's term.

1 year ago
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son to announce $100 billion investment in U.S. during visit with Trump

Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son to announce $100 billion investment in U.S. during visit with Trump

Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son will announce a $100 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years.

1 year ago
The ‘vibecession’ is over as optimism gains steam, reports show

The ‘vibecession’ is over as optimism gains steam, reports show

U.S. households are feeling better about their financial standing than they have in a long time, new reports show.

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