Withheld transcripts, kicked off campus: College payment plans pose risks, consumer watchdog warns
Unable to come up with the cash for steep college tuition bills all at once, many families decide to pay the tab over time. That option...
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IRS halts processing of a small business tax break amid 'surge of questionable claims'
The IRS will immediately stop processing new claims for the employee retention credit to protect filers from a "surge of questionable claims."
The Battle for Internet Dominance: Google’s Antitrust Trial Could Reshape the Internet
Competition Sep 14, 2023 Google's antitrust trial emerges as a pivotal moment that could reshape the future of the internet and online search. As the trial...
Your 401(k) could have these hidden risks, experts say. Here’s what employees need to know
While many investors focus on stock market volatility, there could be other 401(k) risks, especially when there's a company bankruptcy. Here's what to know.
Exploring the Canadian Crypto Betting Scene
Sep 14, 2023 Crypto betting in Canada has become increasingly popular in recent years. Initially, it was created as a way to upgrade the regular online...
This social safety net limits how much beneficiaries can save. Lawmakers are looking at an 'easy fix'
SSI provides monthly checks aimed at keeping beneficiaries out of poverty. But the program has not been adjusted for inflation in decades.
47% of Americans say achieving retirement security will take a miracle. Why inflation is to blame
Many Americans expect to have to make some tough choices in retirement, a new survey from Natixis finds. And record high inflation is to blame.
SEC Chair Gensler’s Mixed Feedback at Senate Hearing
Regulatory Insights Sep 13, 2023 SEC Chair Gary Gensler recently appeared before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, where he faced both praise...
Some federal student loan holders may be able to tap into 529 plans for help when payments restart
A fairly recent change to 529 plans that allows limited withdrawals for student debt may be especially appealing with the payments soon scheduled to restart.
Benefits of Alternative Investing
Investors are constantly on the lookout for strategies that can help them achieve their financial goals while helping to mitigate risk. One approach that has been...
Average Social Security retirement benefit may grow by some $57 per month in 2024, new estimate finds
New government inflation data points to a 3.2% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2024. Here's how that estimate may affect you.
Average Social Security retirement benefit may grow by some $57 per month 2024, new estimate finds
New government inflation data points to a 3.2% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2024. Here's how that estimate may affect you.
Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2023, in one chart
A spike in gasoline prices was largely responsible for a 3.7% annual increase in the consumer price index for August 2023.
Tipping in restaurants falls for the first time in years. Blame ‘tip fatigue’
Tipping at full-service restaurants hit a three-year low, according to a recent report. Tip fatigue is largely to blame.
The 'time gap' in unpaid caregiving costs women an extra $321.56 billion a year, report finds
While men are participating more in child care and other caregiving, women continue to spend more time taking care of children and other family members.