Stephanie Kiser wanted to be a screenwriter in New York, but those jobs were hard to come by and paid low wages. She found better pay as a nanny for the 1%.
The pandemic-era trend of working remotely has endured largely because it benefits both workers and businesses, economists said.
Equity crowdfunding emerged in recent years and has helped disrupt traditional fundraising avenues for startups such as venture capital and angel investing. This form of fundraising is a model that helps democratize access to capital and can empower everyday investors … Continue reading
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Regulation | Aug 23, 2024 OSFI introduces draft amendments to crypto-asset exposure disclosures for financial institutions to ensure transparency and system stability On Aug 22, 2024 the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has published new recommendations for public disclosure of financial institutions' exposure to cryptoassets for comment. These guidelines are the result
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said Friday that "the time has come" to adjust interest-rate policy. Here's how investors can get ready for rate cuts.
As a new massive data breach has prompted many Americans to wonder if they've been personally affected. Here's what experts say is best to do now.
There's still time to max out your 401(k) contributions for 2024, but not everyone should, according to financial advisors. Here's what investors need to know.
Families have invested $441 billion into 529 college savings plans as of the end of 2023, according to Morningstar. Here's how to use any funds left over.
When a parent dies, children may be eligible for Social Security benefits. But some eligible kids may not be receiving that money.
AI Risks | Aug 22, 2024 Bad actors can access private channel slack data using prompt injection attacks Security experts, PromptArmor, found a serious flaw in Slack's AI integration in August 2024 that may allow private channel communications to be exposed using a sophisticated method called prompt injection. By including a certain set of written
Aug 22, 2024 Thinking about modifying your car but worried about higher insurance costs? The good news is that not all modifications will increase your premium, and some might even reduce it. However, it’s crucial to be cautious with your spending on enhancements that affect your car’s appearance, performance, or functionality. Before diving into any
The list prices at some colleges are nearing six figures. However, with financial aid programs, the net cost can end up being much less.
If you're retired with multiple sources of income, you need to pay taxes. But a required minimum distribution withholding strategy can help avoid IRS penalties.
Crypto and Politics | Aug 22, 2024 Donald Trump Jr. and Family Launch Crypto Platform the Defiant Ones Today, on Trump's Truth Social platform, it was announced that the Trump family has launched a new crypto platform called the Defiant Ones. Led by Donald Trump Jr., the initiative reflects the family's increasing interest in crypto
While sports betting has put considerable sums into state coffers, it has come at a notable personal expense to gamblers and their families.