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Here's how the Federal Reserve's pause in interest rate hikes affects your money

Here's how the Federal Reserve's pause in interest rate hikes affects your money

At the end of its two-day meeting Wednesday, the Fed said it would skip a rate hike in June.

3 years ago
This map shows how much money renters in every state need to earn to afford a 2-bedroom apartment

This map shows how much money renters in every state need to earn to afford a 2-bedroom apartment

In no U.S. state or city can a full-time worker earning the local minimum wage afford a two-bedroom apartment, the National Low Income Housing Coalition finds.

3 years ago
OneVest’s Rapid Expansion Powered by a $17M Funding Round led by OMERS Ventures

OneVest’s Rapid Expansion Powered by a $17M Funding Round led by OMERS Ventures

OneVest | Release | Jun 14, 2023 OneVest, a pioneering financial technology company, recently raised CAD$17M in Series A funding to revolutionize the wealth management experience for financial institutions and their clients. The firm OneVest, with a mission to power global wealth, provides an all-encompassing wealth management platform that is already being recognized as an


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3 years ago
Why economists say it's a near certainty that housing inflation will soon fall

Why economists say it's a near certainty that housing inflation will soon fall

The consumer price index will soon reflect easing price trends in U.S. housing, economists said.

3 years ago
The AI Feedback Loop: Researchers Warn of ‘Model Collapse’

The AI Feedback Loop: Researchers Warn of ‘Model Collapse’

VentureBeat | Carl Franzen | Jun 12, 2023 Researchers from the UK and Canada have found that as AI-generated content proliferates on the internet, AI models that train on this content develop irreversible defects. Rapid Deterioration of Quality: As AI models train on content generated by other AI models, they tend to lose touch with


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3 years ago
IRS: Meet this June 15 deadline to 'avoid a surprise at tax time'

IRS: Meet this June 15 deadline to 'avoid a surprise at tax time'

The second-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2023 is June 15. Here's how to avoid a surprise at tax time, according to the IRS.

3 years ago
What does it take to be wealthy? Well-being is a more important measure than money or assets, survey finds

What does it take to be wealthy? Well-being is a more important measure than money or assets, survey finds

A new Charles Schwab survey finds well-being, not money, has become the leading measure of wealth for most adults today. 

3 years ago
Firm Size and Innovation: A Double-Edged Sword

Firm Size and Innovation: A Double-Edged Sword

New Things Under the Sun | Matt Clancy | Jun 2, 2023 Recent studies highlight that as firms grow in size, their R&D expenditures rise proportionally with sales, but they tend to produce fewer groundbreaking innovations per R&D dollar spent. Large firms, often termed "superfirms", are more focused on incremental innovations, primarily aimed at improving


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3 years ago
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.7% in 2024, new estimate finds

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.7% in 2024, new estimate finds

Government data for May shows inflation cooling, and that means Social Security beneficiaries may see a smaller benefit increase next year.

3 years ago
Visa Survey:  Insights into Consumer Preferences for Open Banking

Visa Survey: Insights into Consumer Preferences for Open Banking

Visa Navigate | Jun 13, 2023 Visa’s study highlights the pivotal role of value proposition and consent management in consumer adoption of open banking services, shaped by preferences and distinct consumer personas. A study by Visa underlines the importance of two pillars, value proposition and consent management, in fostering a strong relationship between financial service


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3 years ago
Benefits Of Outsourcing For Fintech Startups

Benefits Of Outsourcing For Fintech Startups

ScienceSoft | Stacy Dubovik, Financial Technology and Blockchain Researcher| June 13, 2023 Surviving the first few operational years is no easy feat for a fintech startup. According to The Wall Street Journal, as many as 75% of fintech startups supported by venture capital do not succeed. During its first critical years, a startup must focus


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3 years ago
The Power of Secondary Markets

The Power of Secondary Markets

Investing in private markets has long been considered an opportunity for investors seeking returns and portfolio diversification. However, one of the challenges faced by private market investors is the lack of liquidity. Unlike public markets, where investors can easily buy … Continue reading

3 years ago
Here’s the inflation breakdown for May 2023, in one chart

Here’s the inflation breakdown for May 2023, in one chart

The consumer price index rose at its slowest pace in two years in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday.

3 years ago
Retirees’ biggest fear is outliving their assets, research finds. These tips can help

Retirees’ biggest fear is outliving their assets, research finds. These tips can help

As retirement planning becomes more of an individual responsibility, new research shows workers and retirees are feeling the pressure.

3 years ago
FIS Dives Deeper into Embedded Finance with Bond Acquisition

FIS Dives Deeper into Embedded Finance with Bond Acquisition

Techcrunch | Mary Ann Azevedo, Ingrid Lunden  | Jun 9, 2023 FIS, a renowned player in the fintech industry, has strategically acquired Bond, a startup excelling in banking-as-a-service (BaaS) and AI-powered financial infrastructure. M&A: FIS, a leading fintech company, has acquired Bond, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in banking-as-a-service (BaaS) or embedded finance. Bond’s technology


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3 years ago