'Slow shopping' can save you money this holiday season. Here’s how it works
The trend toward making more mindful buying decisions can help you avoid impulse purchases and debt over the peak shopping season.
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OSC Urges Stricter Rules on Gamified Investing Features
Report Oct 31, 2024 New OSC Research on How Gamification Features Affect Investor Behaviour As more retail investors open up accounts to invest, trade, and in...
Halloween kicks off a season of home insurance risks. Here's what homeowners need to know
Holidays like Halloween can increase the likelihood of certain risks as more people visit your property. Here are three steps to cross off your list this...
Andressen’s Shoutout Boosts AI Powered VC Fund to $100M
AI VC Fund Oct 31, 2024 Andreessen’s Shoutout Pushes AI-run VC Fund "ai16z" to Nearly $100M An AI run venture fund "ai16z" sparked a wave of...
Ex-FTX Exec Avoids Prison as Bankruptcy Plan Repays Customers
FTX Oct 31, 2024 Ex-FTX Exec Nishad Singh Dodges Jail After Aiding Prosecutors in Fraud Case While Bankruptcy Plan Sets Full Repayment for Customers United States...
Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 3.11% for the next six months
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new Series I bond rates through April 2025.
SEC Insights on Balanced Regulation and Non-Bank Finance
Regulation Speech Oct 30, 2024 Uyeda’s Insights on a Global Framework for Balanced and Adaptable Finance for Growth At the 2024 AIMA APAC Annual Forum, one...
How Real-Time Agentic AI Will Boost Fintechs
Innovation Oct 30, 2024 Real-time Tracking and AI Boost Trust and Security in Digital Finance, Giving Customers Peace of Mind Earlier this month Gartner announced it's...
Reducing The Costs of Remittances
Almond FinTech Howard Davidson Oct 30, 2024 Remittances, the money sent home by migrants working abroad, have become a fundamental financial lifeline for emerging markets across...
Inflation is cooling, yet many Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck
The rate of inflation has come down from pandemic era highs. But many Americans are still waiting to feel financial relief.
'Inflation is like a regressive tax,' economist says — only one group can 'easily afford' holiday spending this year
If the thought of holiday spending makes you wince, you're not alone. Only one group can easily afford this year's costs, a report finds.
FAFSA rollout is 'on track,' despite remaining unresolved issues, Education Department says
The full launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA is on track for December 1 despite ongoing issues, the Education Department said.
Buying a home is 'a way to increase your net worth over time,' top-ranked advisor says
Homeowners generally have a higher net-worth than renters. But the equity does not appear overnight. Here's what to consider, experts say.
Year-end Roth IRA conversions are popular — but don't wait too long, financial experts say
If you're weighing a year-end Roth IRA conversion, waiting too long could be risky, financial experts say. Here's what investors need to know.
Canada’s $300M AI Funding Targets SMEs for Growth
Funding Program Release Oct 29, 2024 Federal Boost for Canadian AI Powered SMEs, Creating Accessible AI Tools Through RAII and AI Assist Programs On October 22,...