Biden’s Clean Energy Plan vs. Banking Regulations
Regulatory Insights Nov 1, 2023 President Joe Biden’s ambitious clean energy plan is facing unforeseen challenges from banking regulators. The administration's efforts to channel federal funds...
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More than 1 million are waiting for Social Security to process initial disability claims. The consequences are 'devastating,' lawmaker says
Applicants for Social Security disability benefits face long wait times amid a backlog of applications. Experts say more can be done to expedite the process.
62% of Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck, making it 'the main financial lifestyle,' report finds
The number of workers who say they are stretched thin has remained stubbornly high as inflation weighs on American households.
Union workers ‘are catching up’ on pay as labor organizing surges
The latest data does not reflect recent deals between the United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Stellantis.
Finding Your Sweet Spot: How Much Should You Invest?
Investing can be an exciting journey, but it can also be fraught with risk. One of the most important questions for any investor is, How much...
Insights Into Canada’s Evolving Payments Landscape
Payments Report Oct 31, 2023 Digital Transactions and Evolving Consumer Trends: Insights from Payments Canada's 2023 Report Drawing insights from the "Canadian Payment Methods and Trends...
Biden administration to crack down on ‘junk fees’ in retirement plans
The U.S. Department of Labor will propose rules Tuesday to rein in financial conflicts of interest in 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts.
Why working longer is a bad retirement plan
There's often a big gap in expectations versus reality when it comes to retirement age.
In some states, it's 'nearly impossible' to buy a home that isn't part of a homeowners association, expert says
Homeowners associations say they are good for property values in a community. HOAs are accumulating more power as municipalities offload responsibility.
With Gen Z, millennials now the biggest 'dupe' shoppers, online culture has 'flipped the script,' analyst says
The online culture of so-called dupe shopping has made helped consumers reshape their view of buying imitations of high-priced items.
Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 5.27% for the next six months
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the new rate for Series I bonds through April 2024.
Education Department penalizes Missouri lender for error that made 800,000 student loan borrowers delinquent
The Education Dept. announced it would penalize the student loan servicer MOHELA for its failure to send timely billing statements to 2.5 million borrowers.
Is the Future of Casinos in Virtual Reality?
Oct 31, 2023 Casinos have always been a popular form of entertainment and gambling, attracting millions of visitors every year. However, the traditional casino experience may...
Some companies lower salaries in job postings as pay transparency laws take effect, new report finds
Pay transparency laws have made more employers disclose salary ranges in job listings. Yet, a new report finds advertised wages aren’t growing as expected.
Most middle-income Americans still earn less than 3% on savings, survey finds
Despite inflation concerns, most middle-income Americans still aren't leveraging higher interest rates for savings. Here's what to know.