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Trump promises lower interest rates. But the president has no direct control over rates

Trump promises lower interest rates. But the president has no direct control over rates

Former President Donald Trump promised to lower interest rates if reelected. But the Fed, which sets the key rate, operates independently from the White House.

1 year ago
Kamala Harris' tax records reveal 'fairly basic' approach that may have missed savings, advisor says

Kamala Harris' tax records reveal 'fairly basic' approach that may have missed savings, advisor says

As the de facto Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris' financial records are under fresh scrutiny. Here's what to know about her tax returns.

1 year ago
Trump promises lower interest rates. But he doesn't have that power

Trump promises lower interest rates. But he doesn't have that power

Former President Donald Trump promised to lower interest rates if reelected. But the Fed, which sets the key rate, operates independently from the White House.

1 year ago
Chainlink Unveils Collaborative Digital Asset Sandbox

Chainlink Unveils Collaborative Digital Asset Sandbox

Digital Asset Innovation | Aug 2, 2024 Chainlink Launches Future-ready Digital Assets Sandbox (DAS) Environment Last month Chainlink launched the Chainlink Digital Assets Sandbox (DAS), a pioneering platform that provides a controlled and configurable environment for generating and deploying digital assets.  It's a turnkey solution for financial institutions and fintechs looking to implement digital asset


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1 year ago
Meta Agrees to Pay $14B to Texas for Data Privacy Settlement

Meta Agrees to Pay $14B to Texas for Data Privacy Settlement

Privacy Regulation | Aug 2, 2024 Meta's $1.4B Settlement for Biometric Data Violations, the Largest Privacy Settlement by a Single State Meta Platforms Inc. (parent company of Facebook), has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with the state of Texas for allegedly collecting and using biometric data from millions of Texans without their consent (see


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1 year ago
23% of low-income Americans are living without a bank account

23% of low-income Americans are living without a bank account

While 6% of Americans overall are unbanked, 23% of adults making less than $25,000 are living without a bank account.

1 year ago
72% of Americans worry Social Security will run out in their lifetimes. Here's what experts say

72% of Americans worry Social Security will run out in their lifetimes. Here's what experts say

Experts say chances are slim that Social Security benefits will go away completely.

1 year ago
Check Please: Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists

Check Please: Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists

When it comes to investing in private companies, there are two key types of investors that some may refer to interchangeably, but they are different types of investors. Angel investors and venture capitalists (VCs) are similar in that they typically … Continue reading


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1 year ago
Berkshire's mounting cash pile could top $200 billion as Buffett continues selling stock

Berkshire's mounting cash pile could top $200 billion as Buffett continues selling stock

The Omaha-based conglomerate's cash hoard is likely to exceed its previous record of $189 billion when it reports quarterly earnings Saturday.

1 year ago
Buffett's Berkshire sells $3.8 billion worth of Bank of America in 12-day selling spree

Buffett's Berkshire sells $3.8 billion worth of Bank of America in 12-day selling spree

Berkshire Hathaway dumped a total of 19.2 million BofA shares over the past three days for almost $779 million, according to a new regulatory filing.

1 year ago
Home valuations are rising faster than incomes. Here's why that could hurt homeowners' wallets

Home valuations are rising faster than incomes. Here's why that could hurt homeowners' wallets

More than 80% of recent homebuyers said they regret their purchase, according to a recent Clever Real Estate survey.

1 year ago
How the Right Marketing Can Help Technology Adoption Rates

How the Right Marketing Can Help Technology Adoption Rates

Aug 2, 2024 The buzz around new technology makes it easy to get excited about the future, but how do you know what type of technology you should try next? Marketing plays a big role in helping us find new gadgets and services to try, which in turn boosts adoption rates, as we can see


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1 year ago
The labor market's soft landing 'is in danger,' economist says. Here's where jobs are still growing

The labor market's soft landing 'is in danger,' economist says. Here's where jobs are still growing

While more workers lost their jobs in July and other labor trends are in the red, some sectors are still hiring. Here's where to start.

1 year ago
Student loan forgiveness may be on the way for roughly 25 million borrowers. Here's what to know

Student loan forgiveness may be on the way for roughly 25 million borrowers. Here's what to know

The Biden administration is sending emails out to tens of millions of borrowers about its new plans to cancel student debt. Here's what to know.

1 year ago
Working remotely from a cruise ship? Here's why the IRS still expects taxes

Working remotely from a cruise ship? Here's why the IRS still expects taxes

In a post-pandemic world, working remotely is easier than ever. But if you choose to work from a cruise ship, you'll still incur federal income taxes.

1 year ago