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Emergency savings provisions in Secure 2.0 may help shore up short- and long-term financial security, experts say

Emergency savings provisions in Secure 2.0 may help shore up short- and long-term financial security, experts say

New retirement legislation will make it easier to set aside money for unexpected emergency expenses.

3 years ago
Legal & Financial Tips to Help You Handle a Road Crash

Legal & Financial Tips to Help You Handle a Road Crash

Dec 22, 2022 No one expects to be involved in a car accident, but it happens more often than you think. It can be challenging to determine the next steps if you've been an unfortunate road crash victim. You must know your legal and financial rights when dealing with an automobile accident. This blog post


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3 years ago
Here are 10 ways to avoid the early withdrawal penalty for individual retirement accounts

Here are 10 ways to avoid the early withdrawal penalty for individual retirement accounts

Savers can access individual retirement account funds before 59½ without a 10% penalty in some cases. But it's generally not a good idea to raid savings early.

3 years ago
'Secure 2.0' would provide a limited federal 'match' on contributions for retirement savers with lower income

'Secure 2.0' would provide a limited federal 'match' on contributions for retirement savers with lower income

The provision would provide up to a 50% federal match on contributions to qualifying retirement accounts for people with income below set levels.

3 years ago
Former FTX and Alameda Research Executives, Wang and Ellison Plead Guilty and are Cooperating with Police

Former FTX and Alameda Research Executives, Wang and Ellison Plead Guilty and are Cooperating with Police

The Verge | Richard Lawler and Elizabeth Lopatto | Dec 21, 2022 Former FTX co-founder Gary Wang and former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison are facing up to 50 years and 110 years in prison, respectively. Caroline Ellison and Zixiao “Gary” Wang, two executives in Sam Bankman-Fried’s fallen crypto empire, have pleaded guilty to federal


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3 years ago
B.C. Government Temporarily Suspends Requests for Electricity Connetions from Crypto Miners

B.C. Government Temporarily Suspends Requests for Electricity Connetions from Crypto Miners

Today in BC | Canadian Press | Dec 21, 2022 18-month suspension to give province and BC Hydro time to engage with industry and First Nations The British Columbia government is temporarily suspending requests for electricity connections from cryptocurrency mining operations, saying the decision is aimed at preserving the power supply while supporting climate action


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3 years ago
Some Wells Fargo customers have already received their share of the $2 billion misconduct settlement. Here's what you need to know

Some Wells Fargo customers have already received their share of the $2 billion misconduct settlement. Here's what you need to know

The bank agreed to a settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which includes $2 billion for affected consumers across a variety of accounts.

3 years ago
The 'Secure 2.0' retirement legislation leaves a 'huge problem untouched,' labor economist warns. How these changes could help

The 'Secure 2.0' retirement legislation leaves a 'huge problem untouched,' labor economist warns. How these changes could help

New legislation may help make it easier to automatically enroll workers in retirement plans. But to keep retirees out of poverty, more fixes are necessary.

3 years ago
'Young adults are particularly vulnerable to delinquencies' — 1 in 5 have debt in collections, new report finds

'Young adults are particularly vulnerable to delinquencies' — 1 in 5 have debt in collections, new report finds

With little to no safety net, lower wages and shorter credit histories, young adults are struggling to manage high-interest debt, according to a new report.

3 years ago
Bob Pisani: Think you're a rational investor? These biases make it harder to reach your financial goals

Bob Pisani: Think you're a rational investor? These biases make it harder to reach your financial goals

Most people like to think that they're rational. But — at least when it comes to investing — that's not always the case, Bob Pisani says in his new book.

3 years ago
As the cost of living skyrockets, nearly 1 in 3 adults rely on their parents for financial support

As the cost of living skyrockets, nearly 1 in 3 adults rely on their parents for financial support

Amid sky-high inflation, many young adults see their parents as a financial safety net. Some live with their parents, and others get help with their bills.

3 years ago
Linklaters:  Crypto and DeFi:  Understanding the Risk Landscape and Tackling the Shifting Outlook

Linklaters: Crypto and DeFi: Understanding the Risk Landscape and Tackling the Shifting Outlook

Linklaters | Martyn Hopper | Dec 20, 2022 The digital asset market as a whole is experiencing turbulence. In the past year institutional investors have increasingly embraced crypto and other digital assets in their portfolios. As is often the case in distressed markets, there are now signs of a “flight to quality”. The decentralised finance


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3 years ago
UN to Use Stellar-MoneyGram’s Aid Assist Program to Send USDC to Displaced Ukrainians

UN to Use Stellar-MoneyGram’s Aid Assist Program to Send USDC to Displaced Ukrainians

Kitco | Jordan Finneseth | Dec 16, 2022 Global payments company MoneyGram has announced a new partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), the non-profit organization founded in 2014 to support the development and growth of the open-source Stellar (XLM) network, to launch Stellar Aid Assist. According to the project's website, Stellar Aid Assist is


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3 years ago
Blockchain and the Digitalization of Real Estate | Australian Company with 11 Million Transactions

Blockchain and the Digitalization of Real Estate | Australian Company with 11 Million Transactions

City A.M. | Jonny Fry  | Dec 19, 2022 Blockchain technology has already been successfully used for a number of years in Australia by a company called PEXA, which has recorded over 11million property transactions with enhanced protections, transparency of ownership process, and real-time settlement for a more efficient process for everyone involved. Proof of


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3 years ago
Pell Grants could rise to a maximum $7,395 next year, in the biggest increase in over a decade

Pell Grants could rise to a maximum $7,395 next year, in the biggest increase in over a decade

As part of its massive $1.7 trillion spending package for 2023, Congress is planning to up the maximum annual Pell Grant award to $7,395 — a $500 increase.

3 years ago