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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced a break from raising interest rates, while projecting two more hikes. Here's what it means for bond portfolios.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 →

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.

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

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

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

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

Jun 12, 2023 Irrespective of the investment area you’re researching, some rules can help you determine whether a market will provide value. This stretches across the world of stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies, or even tangible investments such as property or works of art. We’ll try and skim through some of the essential components and help you