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Here's how much wedding guests are spending as inflation, interest rates are 'taking a toll,' expert says

Wedding guests are now spending more than $600, on average, on travel and accommodations, gifts and special-occasion attire and preparation, a new report finds.

1 year ago

Fred Pye, 3iQ: Bitcoin FOMO is all Gone

Cointelegraph  | Anna Paula Pereira | May 20, 2023 According to Pye, fund managers and institutional investors running diversified portfolio assets seek alternative investment strategies amid a global inflationary environment and macroeconomic challenges. In the current subdued climate surrounding Bitcoin, institutional investors and fund managers are starting to regard cryptocurrency as a viable investment channel,


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1 year ago

Op-ed: Your child got accepted to college — now protect their 529 plan savings

Barry Glassman, a certified financial planner and CNBC FA Council member, shares his experience with 529 college savings plans as a financial advisor and a dad.

1 year ago

Game-changer for Remote Work? Introducing the AR Laptop by Spacetop

Wired | Brenda Stolyar | May 18, 2023 The concept of working from home has been utterly redefined in the past few years. Spacetop, an AR laptop designed by Sightful, promises to redefine the concept of mobile workspace. The device, which includes AR glasses and a keyboard, presents a virtual multi-monitor environment, simulating a 100-inch


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1 year ago

PwC Partner and Fintech Lead Interview: “Fintech is Becoming Crypto’

Fortune Crypto | Justin Doom | May 18, 2023 Adoption and Integration of Crypto in Fintech:  PwC has been pivoting towards this emerging fintech trend, developing blockchain solutions to enhance efficiency, such as an expense management system eliminating the need for traditional reporting. John Oliver, Partner and U.S. Fintech Trust Services Co-leader at PwC: I wear


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1 year ago

Should college graduates be financially independent? Parents and young adults disagree

College graduates may be heading out into the world, but it could be years before they are able to pay their own way.

1 year ago

Maximizing Returns in Private Equity Investments

Private equity investments have gained significant popularity among investors seeking opportunities outside of the public market and portfolio diversification. However, maximizing opportunities in this asset class requires careful analysis, due diligence, and strategic decision-making. In this blog post, we will … Continue reading

1 year ago

Visa and MasterCard Set to Decrease Average Interchange Fee to Under 1% in Canada

CBC News | Pete Evans | May 18, 2023 In a landmark agreement, Visa and MasterCard have consented to lower their interchange fees in Canada to below 1%. Interchange fees are paid by the merchant, but many have started to pass them on to consumers directly.  These fees, previously a point of contention for merchants,


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1 year ago

MiCA is Likely Coming Into Force July 2023: Key Takeaways

Herbert Smith Freehills | May 18, 2023 MiCA is likely to enter into force in July 2023 following publication in the Official Journal, with some provisions applying a year later and the rest from January 2025. Timing: If, as is widely expected, MiCA enters into force in July 2023: Provisions relating to asset reference tokens


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1 year ago

IRS reveals 2024 health savings account limits. What to know about the 'significant increase,' says advisor

The IRS is providing a sizable increase for the 2024 health savings account contribution limits. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

1 year ago

As investors worry about a recession, take 3 steps to boost your financial security, advisor says

Negative headlines have some Americans fearing the worst for the economy. But there are still ways to improve your financial outlook now, one advisor says.

1 year ago

Race Across the World – Were Canada’s Tourist Board the Real Winners?

May 19, 2023 Deep in a forest of Stanley Park in Vancouver, on the west coast of Canada, five British couples are lost. Straining under the weight of their heavy rucksacks, they have one goal – to reach the Lighthouse on Cape Spear, 16,000 km away on the other side of the country. Meet Race


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1 year ago

Young investors are selling stocks and using retirement savings for emergencies

Younger investors tell pollsters they plan to invest more, but research shows they're actually tapping investments and savings to pay for everyday expenses.

1 year ago

Apple’s Foray into Metaverse: Anticipation of ‘xrOS’ Unveil at WWD

Entrepreneur | Emily Rella | May 16, 2023 Maybe the Metaverse isn't dead after all. Apple's Potential Entry into the Metaverse: Despite being a technological titan, Apple has remained surprisingly absent from the metaverse and mixed reality space - areas where fellow tech giants like Meta have already made significant strides. However, the discovery of


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1 year ago

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin is Making Waves with Iris-Scanning Tech for Orb Operators

Fortune Crypto | Ben Weiss | May 15, 2023 OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is nearing $100 million in funding for his cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin. Worldcoin's Unique Approach to Identity Verification: Spearheaded by Sam Altman, the ambitious Worldcoin project integrates an innovative iris scanning technology for human identity verification, making it stand out in the burgeoning


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