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Why investors 'always misunderstand' the difficulty of regaining a loss, says advisor

Why investors 'always misunderstand' the difficulty of regaining a loss, says advisor

To return to baseline, investors must always get a better return relative to their initial loss.

3 years ago
U.S. credit card debt stands at a record of nearly $1 trillion — 5 moves to pay down your balance

U.S. credit card debt stands at a record of nearly $1 trillion — 5 moves to pay down your balance

Inflation and higher interest rates kept credit card debt at $986 billion at the start of 2023.

3 years ago
FINRA Grants OTC Markets Approval for Securities Trading of Digital Assets

FINRA Grants OTC Markets Approval for Securities Trading of Digital Assets

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | May 12, 2023 During its earnings call, OTC Markets revealed that on May 5th, it had received FINRA approval to provide services for digital assets which are securities. OTC Markets gains FINRA approval for trading digital asset securities: In the recent earnings report, R. Cromwell Coulson, President and CEO


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3 years ago
There may never be a better time to create a retirement plan

There may never be a better time to create a retirement plan

With recent passage of the Secure 2.0 legislation, many small businesses should consider starting a retirement plan. The tax savings can be big, costs are down.

3 years ago
Biden administration has canceled $66 billion in student debt. How to know if you qualify

Biden administration has canceled $66 billion in student debt. How to know if you qualify

Under President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education has in recent years canceled more than $66 billion in education debt.

3 years ago
Social Security, Medicare, federal salaries: What payments may be delayed in debt ceiling standoff

Social Security, Medicare, federal salaries: What payments may be delayed in debt ceiling standoff

The U.S. may not have enough money to pay its bills as soon as June 1. At that point, it's unclear when and to whom the government would dole out funds.

3 years ago
As the Supreme Court weighs Biden's student loan forgiveness, education debt swells

As the Supreme Court weighs Biden's student loan forgiveness, education debt swells

This year’s high school graduates could take on as much as $37,000 in student loan debt in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree, a new report shows.

3 years ago
Changing your portfolio to beat the ‘looming recession boogeyman’ is a mistake, advisor says

Changing your portfolio to beat the ‘looming recession boogeyman’ is a mistake, advisor says

If you're worried about an economic recession, here's how to adjust your portfolio, according to financial advisors.

3 years ago
The AI Litmus Test:  Good Businesses are Good Businesses, With or Without AI

The AI Litmus Test: Good Businesses are Good Businesses, With or Without AI

NfX | Morgan and Drew Beller | May 12, 2023 Here’s a double-edged sword: It’s never been easier to build in AI. AI as a Tool, Not the Core Business: Building a business around artificial intelligence (AI) or GPT4 is exciting, but it's not the end game. The true value lies in how AI integrates


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3 years ago
A retirement-savings gap may cost the economy $1.3 trillion by 2040. How state-run programs can fix it

A retirement-savings gap may cost the economy $1.3 trillion by 2040. How state-run programs can fix it

The retirement-savings gap could create a $1.3 trillion economic burden through 2040, according to Pew Research. Here's how to fix it.

3 years ago
A retirement savings gap may cost the economy $3.1 trillion by 2040. How state-run programs can fix it

A retirement savings gap may cost the economy $3.1 trillion by 2040. How state-run programs can fix it

The retirement savings gap could create a $1.3 trillion economic burden through 2040, according to Pew Research. Here's how to fix it.

3 years ago
Raising the Social Security retirement age would 'haunt young people,' says expert. Here's why

Raising the Social Security retirement age would 'haunt young people,' says expert. Here's why

As French citizens protest a higher retirement age, a similar change could happen in the U.S. Experts say that would mostly affect younger generations.

3 years ago
How to negotiate the salary for your first job: 'Employers are expecting you to,' says expert

How to negotiate the salary for your first job: 'Employers are expecting you to,' says expert

A lot of new grads might not think they have leverage to negotiate their first salary but they actually do! Here are tips for how to ask for more—and get it.

3 years ago
Venture Capital Investment in Emerging Technologies

Venture Capital Investment in Emerging Technologies

Venture capital investment in emerging technologies is an exciting and rapidly evolving field. As new technologies emerge, venture capitalists are on the lookout for promising startups that are poised to make a big impact. These startups are often working on … Continue reading

3 years ago
How the end of the Covid-19 public health emergency could impact your wallet

How the end of the Covid-19 public health emergency could impact your wallet

With the Covid-19 public health emergency officially ending, consumers may be hit with higher health-care costs related to testing.

3 years ago