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May 17 is the last chance to claim your 2020 tax refund — the median payment is $932, IRS says

May 17 is the last chance to claim your 2020 tax refund — the median payment is $932, IRS says

May 17 is the deadline to claim your 2020 tax refund by filing your federal return. The median possible payment could be $932, according to the IRS.

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Auto incentives are back — but high interest rates weaken deals for buyers

Auto incentives are back — but high interest rates weaken deals for buyers

Incentives are coming back to the auto market, but interest rates remain high, corroding the benefits for buyers. Here are three things shoppers can do.

2 years ago
FINTRAC Guidance on Bitcoin ATMs and Money Laundering

FINTRAC Guidance on Bitcoin ATMs and Money Laundering

Bitcoin ATM Guidance | May 16, 2024 The Role of Crypto ATMs in Laundering Proceeds of Crime The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) has issued a Sectoral and Geographic Advisory "The Role of Virtual Currency Automatic Teller Machines in Laundering the Proceeds of Crime" to highlight the risks and provide guidance


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2 years ago
Tornado Cash Developer Sentenced 5 Years Prison

Tornado Cash Developer Sentenced 5 Years Prison

Crypto Enforcement | May 16, 2024 Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev guilty of aiding money laundering sentenced to 64 months in prison A Dutch court has sentenced Alexey Pertsev, Tornado Cash's developer, to 64 months in prison after being charged for aiding in the laundering of over $1 billion through the Tornado Cash platform, which


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2 years ago
Here are some options to reduce taxes on your savings interest this year

Here are some options to reduce taxes on your savings interest this year

Here's how to reduce income taxes on your savings interest amid rate uncertainty from the Federal Reserve.

2 years ago
Balancing Fintech Innovation and Regulation

Balancing Fintech Innovation and Regulation

Regulating Innovation | May 16, 2024 Balancing Innovation and Regulation in Financial Services. Key Messages and Insights from Governor Michelle W. Bowman's Speech In a recent speech at the Digital Chamber DC Blockchain Summit 2024, Governor Michelle W. Bowman of the Federal Reserve provided a comprehensive view on the balance between innovation and regulation in the


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2 years ago
Here's the deflation breakdown for April 2024 — in one chart

Here's the deflation breakdown for April 2024 — in one chart

Deflation is the opposite of inflation: It's when prices decline. That has largely occurred for goods such as furniture, appliances and cars in the past year.

2 years ago
Refinancing student debt is risky amid Biden forgiveness push. Borrowers 'forever lose access' to safety nets, advocates say

Refinancing student debt is risky amid Biden forgiveness push. Borrowers 'forever lose access' to safety nets, advocates say

As protections and relief options for federal student loan borrowers grow, refinancing your debt may be a risky move, consumer advocates say.

2 years ago
Average consumer carries $6,218 in credit card debt, as more borrowers are falling behind on their payments

Average consumer carries $6,218 in credit card debt, as more borrowers are falling behind on their payments

Americans are increasingly falling behind on their credit card payments, recent reports show.

2 years ago
Biden administration extends key deadline for student loan forgiveness

Biden administration extends key deadline for student loan forgiveness

Student loan borrowers hoping for a one-time payment count adjustment now have until June 30, after the U.S. Department of Education extended the deadline.

2 years ago
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reveals insurer Chubb as confidential stock it’s been buying

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reveals insurer Chubb as confidential stock it’s been buying

His conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has acquired nearly 26 million shares of Chubb for a stake worth $6.7 billion.

2 years ago
High inflation harms older households — and two factors determine who is most at risk, research finds

High inflation harms older households — and two factors determine who is most at risk, research finds

Retirees and near retirees face unique dilemmas when it comes to trying to make their money last amid rising prices.

2 years ago
OpenAI Releases ChatGPT-4o.  Real-Time Reasoning with Audio, Images, Text

OpenAI Releases ChatGPT-4o. Real-Time Reasoning with Audio, Images, Text

AI | May 15, 2024 The Latest Version of ChatGPT Just Dropped Called ChatGPT-4o.  Here's What You Need To Know OpenAI just released it's latest version called ChatGPT-4o (that's 4 'o' and the 'o' stands for Omni) that introduces several enhancements and new features that are aimed at not only improving productivity and delivering that


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2 years ago
3 Trends And Innovations In the Turf Maintenance Market

3 Trends And Innovations In the Turf Maintenance Market

May 15, 2024 The golfing fairways are rising in the cities, turning local real estate into a preferred upscale locality. The lush green turf is attracting investors and thereby the market for grass and related products that are required to keep the turf healthy is growing into a billion-dollar industry. This market is fueled by


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2 years ago
Financial advisors don't need to fear artificial intelligence, Betterment’s Thomas Moore says

Financial advisors don't need to fear artificial intelligence, Betterment’s Thomas Moore says

Betterment's Thomas Moore recently shared his thoughts on what advisors should know about automation now ahead of the CNBC FA Summit on May 22.

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