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In rare cases, consumers can use their health savings accounts, or HSAs, to pay insurance premiums while preserving the account's tax benefits.

Regulatory Speech | Oct 26, 2023 SEC Chair Gary Gensler's Remarks at the 2023 Securities Enforcement Forum, 'Not Weary of the Fight' In fiscal year 2023, the SEC’s dedicated staff filed more than 780 actions, including over 500 standalone cases, showcasing their determination to “not weary of the fight.” This robust enforcement led to judgments

Financial planning for the future can be hard if you're struggling to get through the day. Research shows mental health may affect workers' financial preparedness.

Sustainability | Oct 25, 2023 The escalating reliance on Information Technology (IT) is undeniable, bringing with it a surge in energy demand and a consequential rise in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Lynn Johannson, an NCFA advisor and a sustainability expert, sheds light on this pressing issue, urging the Fintech industry to rethink its energy strategies

AI and Capital Markets | Oct 25, 2023 The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and Ernst & Young LLP (EY) publish a timely report on 'AI in Capital Markets - Exploring Use Cases in Ontario' The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in capital markets, particularly within the fintech sector, is revolutionizing how financial services are delivered

Regulation | Oct 25, 2023 The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has proposed a new regulation targeting Convertible Virtual Currency Mixing (CVC mixing). FinCEN has announced a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), identifying international CVC mixing as a primary concern in money laundering activities. This proposal aims to increase

Crypto | Oct 25, 2023 Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, has decided to testify in his own defense in the ongoing criminal fraud trial. This decision comes amidst a whirlwind of accusations and testimonies from former associates, painting a complex picture of the events leading to the collapse of the once-thriving cryptocurrency

Americans paid $130 billion in credit card interest and fees in 2022, according to a new report. Here are three strategies to help limit those charges.

Would-be homebuyers need to earn over $400,000 a year to afford an average house in the two priciest metro areas in the U.S.

Americans will need to get a travel authorization to visit most European nations starting in 2025. The requirement was supposed to take effect next year.

Decentralized Exchanges | Oct 25, 2023 The Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Market is Transforming With a shift from Automated Market Makers (AMMs) to order book models, increased regulatory scrutiny, and continuous innovations aimed at enhancing user experience and security, here's a look at what's going on: DEX Market Overview According to Coingecko who monitors 567 decentralized

Here's how to know if you need to take a required minimum distribution in 2023, according to an IRA expert.

Small businesses are awarded billions of dollars each year in federal contracts, but social and economic mobility factors are now a target of legal challenges.

With inflation and higher interest rates taking a toll, fewer Americans are setting money aside in an emergency fund, according to a new report.

Wall Street leaders speaking at the annual Riyadh event broadly expressed varying degrees of pessimism and caution for the coming year.