How to know when married filing separately makes sense, according to tax experts
Married couples can choose to file taxes jointly or separately every year. Here's how to pick the best option.
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Biden called for protecting Social Security, Medicare in last year’s State of the Union. Now advocates hope for action
President Joe Biden called for protecting Social Security and Medicare in last year's State of the Union. This year, advocates hope to see action.
NCFA Congratulates Canadian Fintechs Selected for the UK’s Fintech CTA Program
Exporting March 6, 2024 Congratulations! Pack Your Bags... The National Crowdfunding Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA) is happy to congratulate the selected Canadian fintechs who will...
FINTRAC Responds to Cyber Incident with System Shutdown
Cybersecurity March 6, 2024 FINTRAC Takes Precautionary Measures Amid Cybersecurity Threat In a proactive response to a cybersecurity incident, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre...
Michael Katchen and Rachel Zimmer Launch Simple Ventures
Launch March 6, 2024 Simple Ventures Promises to Ignite Canadian Innovation with Global Ideas Toronto, March 6, 2024 - a pioneering venture studio, Simple Ventures, has...
As late, missed payments rise, credit card borrowers face 'consequences' for falling behind, CFPB says
The CFPB finalized a rule to ban excessive credit card late fees, after finding that cardholders paid a record $130 billion in interest and fees.
Experian to Include Apple’s BNPL Data in Credit Reports
BNPL March 5, 2024 Apple Partners with Experian to Share BNPL Data With Credit Reporting Agency On February 28, 2024, Experian announced a partnership with Apple...
The job more parents are taking to get a discount on their kids' college tuition
With the average cost of private college education above $40,000 annually, more parents are going to work for schools as a way to qualify for discounts.
Don't be enticed by the gold rally, expert says: Investors 'buy gold and hope it doesn't go up'
Gold does well when other assets — and the world, are in trouble. And so even those who join the rally should root against the yellow...
BRICS Announces Launch of Blockchain Payment System
BRICS March 6, 2024 BRICS Nations Announce Global Blockchain Payment System to De-Dollarize Global Finance As reported on a Russian news agency, BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia,...
What the SEC vote on climate disclosures means for investors
The rule passed in a 3-2 vote but is watered down from the initial version proposed in March 2022.
Credit scores decrease for the first time in a decade as more borrowers fall behind on payments
The national average credit score slipped for the first time in a decade, driven by increases in missed borrower payments, according to FICO.
Retirement prospects for women can be ‘pretty bleak,’ expert says — but there are ways to prepare
Women make less money than men and live longer, which can dim their odds for a financially secure retirement, experts said.
Self-made millionaire Vivian Tu went from 'scrimping and saving' to creating wealth with this mindset shift
Building wealth can be more difficult for women facing challenges such as lower wages. Here's how self-made millionaire Vivian Tu created wealth.
Embracing the Unknown: Investing in Emerging Markets
Emerging and disruptive markets can have a distinct allure for investors. These markets, often characterized by rapid growth, technological innovation, and shifting consumer behaviors, may present...