As mortgage rates hit 8%, home 'affordability is incredibly difficult,' economist says
Mortgage rates hit 8% for the first time in decades. Homebuyers must earn $114,627 to afford a median-priced house in the U.S., found real estate firm...
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Unleashing the Power of Online Auctions
Oct 20, 2023 What Does Online Auction Bring to the Table? In a digital age where time is precious, and efficiency is paramount, online auctions stand...
GBBC Publishes Latest Blockchain Law Journal Volume VII
Blockchain Regulation Oct 20, 2023 The Global Blockchain Business Council has published their latest update "The International Journal of Blockchain Law Volume VII," for review Journal...
SEC Drops Ripple Charges: Crypto Regulation Shifts
Crypto Regulation Oct 20, 2023 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to drop its charges against Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, and Executive Chairman,...
Canada’s Finance Dept. Reviews FRFI Statutes & Policies
Oct 20, 2023 The Department of Finance Canada has recently launched consultations on the federally regulated financial institutions (FRFIs) statutes, including the Bank Act, Insurance Companies...
Regional bank shares slump as lenders warn of more pain from higher interest rates
Several weak quarterly earnings reports highlighting the negative effect of higher interest rates soured investor sentiment on the industry.
Running a franchise business like fast food is getting more expensive
McDonald's recent decision to raise fees for fast food franchise owners should be a wake-up call to franchisees that costs are increasing.
Higher pay leads to surge in STEM graduates. Science, tech majors are 'the most lucrative,' says expert
When it comes to the highest-paying bachelor's degrees, engineering and other STEM-related fields of study continue to dominate and students are taking note.
Why tipping isn't going anywhere: Some workers still get the 'subminimum wage' of $2.13/hour
Tip creep is driving Americans crazy, and they're taking it out on those behind the tablets. But what about workers who rely on tips to make...
Here’s how much your Social Security check may be in 2024, after the 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment
A 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment will go into effect in January for millions of Social Security beneficiaries. Here's how you can calculate your increase.
Retirement goal expectations vs. reality: How Americans stack up
Younger workers are more likely to say they’re on track with retirement goals, according to a recent report. Their long-term savings tells a different story.
Bank of Canada Publishes Analytical Notes on DeFi
DeFi Oct 19, 2023 The Bank of Canada staff released analytical notes on Decentralized Finance (DeFi) including the innovation, its potential, and challenges. The Rise of...
IRS unveils 'special withdrawal process' for small businesses that claimed pandemic-era tax credit
The IRS on Thursday announced a special withdrawal process for small businesses that may have wrongly claimed the so-called employee retention tax credit.
A $7.40 fee could ruin your next trip to Europe. Miss it and 'you won't board the plane,’ expert says
Americans visiting Europe will soon need to apply and pay a fee for a travel authorization. The requirement is slated to start next year.
Credit card users paid nearly $164 billion in fees, interest in 2022. It may 'get a little worse,' analyst warns
Americans paid roughly $163.89 billion in credit card interest and fees in 2022. Here are three strategies to help limit those charges.