Social Security rule for beneficiaries who keep working is ‘poorly understood,’ report finds
The Social Security retirement earnings test may reduce benefits for people who claim early. Here's what to know if you're still working.
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Single-stock ETFs tap into the market’s ‘gambling mindset,’ expert says. What investors need to know
With the bull market raging and big-tech stocks soaring, single-stock ETFs blew up in a good way this year, and the leveraged markets bet seems here...
Is the U.S. in a ‘silent depression?’ Economists weigh in on the viral TikTok theory
TikTok’s viral “silent depression” trend aims to explain why Americans feel bad about their own financial standing, even when the country is in good shape.
Middle-class Americans want to know more about how the wealthy make money. Here's the answer
Building wealth is a top priority for "hardworking" Americans, according to a new survey from Stash. Here's what to know about how top earners make money.
62% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, as holiday spending, credit card debt rise
As the holiday season kicks into high gear, 62% of adults say they are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a recent report.
SEC Publishes Accredited Investor Definition Review
Accredited Investors Dec 19, 2023 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has just published a comprehensive report reviewing the definition of an 'Accredited Investor' This development...
3 year-end investment tax tips from top-ranked financial advisors
You have a Dec. 31 deadline to make certain tax moves related to your investments, or else risk losing the benefits.
OSC: 2023 Canadian Crypto Survey Insights
Crypto Survey Dec 19, 2023 Canadian Crypto Ownership Drops 23% YoY According to the OSC's 2023 Crypto Asset Survey Results This is the second year the...
Unaffordable rents are linked to premature death, Princeton study finds
Renters burdened by unaffordable housing costs may be at a higher risk of dying sooner, according to a new study published in Social Science and Medicine.
Defining a New Idea: Active and Passive Investing in the Private Market
Active and passive investing are common investment theologies in the public market, and a parallel approach can be taken in private market investing. While active and...
If you've been laid off, taking these 8 steps may help you begin to regroup, experts say
Companies are shedding employees, even as figures still point to low unemployment. If you've been let go, here's how to regroup.
Inflation gives millions new access to investments for the wealthy, says SEC
The number of "accredited" investors who can buy private securities rose by 8 million from 2019 to 2022, the SEC said.
If you've been laid off, taking these 6 steps may help you begin to regroup, experts say
Companies are shedding employees, even as figures still point to low unemployment. If you've been let go, here's how to regroup.
Synctera Officially Launches in Canada With Live Platform
Embedded Finance Dec 18, 2023 Synctera's Canadian Platform is Now Officially Live Last week on Synctera's blog, they announced that its Canadian platform was officially live....
OMFIF Podcast: Smart Contracts and Retail CBDCs
Podcast Dec 18, 2023 On demand OMFIF podcast available, titled "Unlocking the benefits of smart contracts for retail CBDCs" Speakers Katie-Ann Wilson, Managing director of OMFIF’s...