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As a record 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living increase starts in 2023, here's what beneficiaries should look for in annual statements

As a record 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living increase starts in 2023, here's what beneficiaries should look for in annual statements

Social Security beneficiaries will soon see bigger checks to help them cope with record high inflation. Here's what to watch for as annual statements roll in.

3 years ago
You may get a 1099-K for Venmo and PayPal payments. Here's how to prepare — and shrink your tax bill

You may get a 1099-K for Venmo and PayPal payments. Here's how to prepare — and shrink your tax bill

If you've received payments via third-party networks such as Venmo or PayPal, you may get a Form 1099-K. Here's how to prepare and reduce your tax liability.

3 years ago
Hestia Capital could be preparing to shake up the board at Pitney Bowes

Hestia Capital could be preparing to shake up the board at Pitney Bowes

The shipping company could benefit from a slimmed-down structure and tweaks to its board.

3 years ago
Here are some things to think about before deciding to retire in another state

Here are some things to think about before deciding to retire in another state

A United Van Lines study found the percentage of people retiring to a new state grew to 18.3% in 2021.Moving is not a straightforward decision, however.

3 years ago
Powerful Foundational AI Models are Quickly Moving from Lab to the Real World

Powerful Foundational AI Models are Quickly Moving from Lab to the Real World

The Economist | Dec 6, 2022 A survey by McKinsey, a consultancy, found that this year 50% of firms across the world had tried to use AI in some way, up from 20% in 2017 Chatgpt, a new ai tool that has recently been released for public testing.  Excitement is also palpable among corporate users


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3 years ago
Metaverse Explained

Metaverse Explained

The Metaverse is broadly described as a hypothetical future iteration of the Internet facilitated by virtual reality and augmented reality headsets. The use of virtual reality headsets allows users to become visually and audibly immersed in a 3D world to … Continue reading

3 years ago
Santa Claus rallies are a 'meaningful' trend, says financial advisor: What one could mean for investors this year

Santa Claus rallies are a 'meaningful' trend, says financial advisor: What one could mean for investors this year

Stocks have been positive about in roughly 3 of 4 holiday seasons going back several decades. The reason isn't exactly clear.

3 years ago
Congress may revisit the expanded child tax credit in the lame duck session. But terms may not be as generous as in 2021

Congress may revisit the expanded child tax credit in the lame duck session. But terms may not be as generous as in 2021

As Congress races to get as much done as possible before a new session begins, it may consider reupping the expanded child tax credit.

3 years ago
These are the best 10 metro areas for first-time home buyers — and how to make it more affordable no matter where you’re buying

These are the best 10 metro areas for first-time home buyers — and how to make it more affordable no matter where you’re buying

Certain markets have become more appealing for first-time home buyers in 2023, according to a Zillow report. Here's what to know.

3 years ago
Boomers have more wealth ‘than any other generation,’ but millennials may not inherit as much as they hope

Boomers have more wealth ‘than any other generation,’ but millennials may not inherit as much as they hope

There's a growing disconnect between how much millennials expect to inherit and how much aging baby boomers plan on leaving them.

3 years ago
Long Covid is distorting the labor market — and that's bad for the U.S. economy

Long Covid is distorting the labor market — and that's bad for the U.S. economy

Millions of people may be out of work, cutting hours or changing the nature of their jobs due to long Covid. The dynamics pose headwinds to the U.S. economy.

3 years ago
360,000 student loan borrowers received $24 billion in forgiveness from fix to Public Service Loan Forgiveness

360,000 student loan borrowers received $24 billion in forgiveness from fix to Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The Biden administration's fix to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has benefited hundreds of thousands of borrowers. More relief is on the way.

3 years ago
Solana DeFi Is Starting Over — OpenBook

Solana DeFi Is Starting Over — OpenBook

Decrypt | Stacy Elliott | Dec 7, 2022 Solana devs look to rebuild as they unwind DeFi on the network from Sam Bankman-Fried’s Serum, replace it with OpenBook, and plot a course for the future. Serum, founded in August 2020 by a consortium that included the Solana Foundation and Bankman-Fried’s FTX and trading desk Alameda


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3 years ago
Blackstone chief defends real estate fund amid rush for withdrawals

Blackstone chief defends real estate fund amid rush for withdrawals

Blackstone president and COO Jon Gray defended the fund, noting that investors knew BREIT had limits on redemptions.

3 years ago
How to Invest in Cryptocurrency Index Funds

How to Invest in Cryptocurrency Index Funds

Dec 8, 2022 Cryptocurrency index funds are an excellent way to invest in crypto. Index funds are excellent investments because of their accessibility, simplicity, and return rates. Cryptocurrency index funds offer the benefits of traditional investment vehicles like mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. But there is a problem with cryptocurrency: it's very risky to invest


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3 years ago