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If you can't make the tax deadline, here's how to file a federal extension for free. ‘All it does is help you,' says tax pro

If you can't make the tax deadline, here's how to file a federal extension for free. ‘All it does is help you,' says tax pro

If you're not ready to file your federal taxes, you can request a free six-month extension. Here's how to do it.

3 years ago
Investing in Emerging Industries

Investing in Emerging Industries

Investing in emerging industries can be a way to meet investment goals, but it can also be a high-risk proposition. In the private market, where emerging industries are often found, the risks can be even greater. However, with the right … Continue reading

3 years ago
Peer-to-Peer Finance and the Empowerment of Marginalized Communities

Peer-to-Peer Finance and the Empowerment of Marginalized Communities

Guest Post | March 28, 2023 Introduction Since the 1970s, global finance has seen significant changes that have impacted millions of people. The development of mobile phones and other technologies has enabled new ways to make and manage payments, invest money, and take out loans. But not everyone has been able to benefit from these


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3 years ago
With 62% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck amid inflation, more people have a side job

With 62% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck amid inflation, more people have a side job

As it gets harder to keep up with higher prices, more people have picked up a side job to improve their financial standing, according to a new report.

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The IRS has issued nearly 54 million tax refunds. Here’s the average payment

The IRS has issued nearly 54 million tax refunds. Here’s the average payment

The IRS has issued nearly 54 million tax refunds worth about $158 billion, as of March 17. Here's the average payment.

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Ready to remodel? Here are the home projects that will get you the best return on your investment

Ready to remodel? Here are the home projects that will get you the best return on your investment

Here are the top home projects promising the greatest returns in resale value.

3 years ago
Epic’s CEO Tim Sweeney Illuminates How the Metaverse Will Actually Function

Epic’s CEO Tim Sweeney Illuminates How the Metaverse Will Actually Function

The Verge | Andrew Webster | March 23, 2023 Epic’s CEO, alongside executive VP Saxs Persson, talks about the future of virtual worlds and what needs to happen for the metaverse to really come to fruition. Epic’s outspoken CEO, Tim Sweeney, took some time to talk about one of his favorite topics, the metaverse, which


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3 years ago
Twitter Generation’s 1st Banking Crisis is Different From 2008

Twitter Generation’s 1st Banking Crisis is Different From 2008

CNBC | Hannah Ward-Glenton | Mar 27, 2023 The banking crisis today looks very different from 15 years ago thanks to social media, online banking, and huge shifts in regulation. So how is it different?  Social media not only allows rumors to spread more easily, but also much faster. "What social media has done is


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3 years ago
FDIC coverage limits may be raised above $250,000 again. How experts say you can have more of your deposits insured

FDIC coverage limits may be raised above $250,000 again. How experts say you can have more of your deposits insured

President Joe Biden said the FDIC may guarantee deposits above $250,000 again. Experts say it is possible to get more insurance on your deposits on your own.

3 years ago
How women answer 5 questions may be a financial wake-up call, personal finance expert Suze Orman says

How women answer 5 questions may be a financial wake-up call, personal finance expert Suze Orman says

Women tend to put other people's needs before their own, and that sets them back financially, Suze Orman said. Here's how to test where you stand financially.

3 years ago
Getting Started with Bitcoin: How to Safely Buy Bitcoin

Getting Started with Bitcoin: How to Safely Buy Bitcoin

March 26, 2023 Benefits of Investing in Bitcoin Bitcoin is a digital asset and a payment system that has gained a lot of popularity in the past few years. It is a decentralized payment system that works without a central repository or single administrator. This makes Bitcoin a great investment opportunity as it is not


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3 years ago
Financial Privacy:  SEC Launches Enormous Database Compiling All Stock Trades

Financial Privacy: SEC Launches Enormous Database Compiling All Stock Trades

Cato Institute | Jennifer J. Schulp | Feb 17, 2023 What little financial privacy you have when trading stocks is about to get even smaller next month. When you make a stock trade, your broker already is required by the Bank Secrecy Act to maintain records of it, monitor your trading activity, and report any suspicion


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3 years ago
Yuval Harari Warns That Civilization’s ‘Master key’ is at Stake With the Rise of A.I.

Yuval Harari Warns That Civilization’s ‘Master key’ is at Stake With the Rise of A.I.

Fortune via Yahoo Finance | Steve Mollman| March 24, 2023 Since OpenAI released ChatGPT in late November, technology companies including Microsoft and Google have been racing to offer new artificial intelligence tools and capabilities. But where is that race leading? Hararia shared his thoughts Friday in a New York Times op-ed written with Tristan Harris


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3 years ago
U.S. SEC Files Lawsuit Against Tron Founder Justin Sun

U.S. SEC Files Lawsuit Against Tron Founder Justin Sun

Coindesk | Nikhilesh De | Mar 22, 2023 The regulator alleged TRX and BTT are unregistered securities, and claimed Sun created an "extensive wash trading" program to boost their trading volume. The SEC said in a press release it was suing Sun, the Tron Foundation, the BitTorrent Foundation and BitTorrent (now known as Rainberry) over the


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