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More merchants are giving discounts to consumers who pay with cash, or putting surcharges on credit card purchases.

In the book, "Women Money Power," financial journalist Josie Cox tells the story of women's fight for financial equality.

More employers have adopted "automatic escalation," which raises workers' 401(k) plan savings rate over time.

To save money on groceries now, experts say consumers may have to change their shopping habits. That may mean seeking out cheap grocery stores.

Cybersecurity | May 24, 2024 A recent leak of biometric data in India is a 'stark warning' about the evolving risks that law enforcement bureaus across the world are now facing Tens of thousands of Indian police officers and applicants have had their personal biometric data compromised, consisting of fingerprints, facial scans, and other sensitive

While coming up with a bigger down payment can help alleviate monthly homeownership costs, 20% is not required, experts say. Here's how much you need.

Payments | Release | May 24, 2024 Lightspeed partnership with Uber Direct and Uber Eats to unlock new opportunities for merchants Lightspeed's new North American partnership with Uber Direct and Uber Eats is expected to streamline delivery services and operational capabilities for merchants like hotels, restaurants, and retail, while expanding their market reach by accessing

AI Regulation | May 24, 2024 The Council of the European Union greenlights the first Artificial Intelligence (AI Act) Regulation The Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) was given final approval on May 21, 2024 by the Council of the European Union, possibly setting a new global standard for AI regulation.  This regulation aims to protect

May 24, 2024 Gardeners with green thumbs are not able to escape the dreary look that outweighs the spring look. With passing seasons, springs are shorter and summers are extended, making it impossible to grow long stalk peonies, dahlias, and heirloom roses. The heat is rendering a bitterness to the kale leaves, and those tomatoes

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the hottest areas for venture capital investment in recent years. As AI systems become increasingly advanced and capable of taking on more complex tasks, VCs have been investing money into startups working on … Continue reading →

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Regulation | May 23, 2024 Regulatory Milestone:  SEC Approves the first batch of Ethereum ETFs On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first-ever Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), allowing investors to gain exposure to Ethereum through a regulated financial product. The ETPs include: Grayscale Ethereum Trust Bitwise Ethereum ETF iShares

Roth individual retirement accounts for kids can offer triple-tax benefits. Here's what parents need to know about opening an IRA for their children.

DeFi Legal Battle | May 23, 2024 Uniswap Legal War with the SEC: A DeFi Test Case Concurrent to the recent passing of the FIT21 bill by the U.S. House, the ongoing legal battle between Uniswap and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a monumental test case for decentralized finance (DeFi) with regulatory

Targeted radiopharmaceuticals, which deliver radiation directly into tumors, has caught the eye of big pharma.

Activist investors face a key question around their credibility and power as the proxy season winds down.