Some newlyweds may face a higher tax bill due to a 'marriage penalty.' What to know
While many couples discover they benefit tax-wise (or fare the same) once they are married, others end up paying more after tying the knot.
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What CEOs Should Know About the Metaverse
McKinsey Co Homayoun Hatami, Eric Hazan, Hamza Khan, and Kim Rants Jan 24, 2023 When we estimated the market value of metaverse activity in June 2022,...
Regulatory Consultation (Feedback by March 28, 2023): Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA)
Bank of Canada Feb 11, 2023 The Department of Finance Canada’s proposed regulations on the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) have been published for public comment...
House lawmakers relaunch the SALT caucus. Here's what to know about the $10,000 deduction limit for state and local taxes
A group of bipartisan House representatives relaunched the SALT caucus last week, calling for relief from the $10,000 state and local taxes deduction limit.
What laid-off workers need to know when applying for unemployment benefits
Workers who've recently been impacted by the wave of layoffs from companies should apply for unemployment benefits as soon as possible, experts say.
This is the best strategy to pay down credit card debt — but 37% of borrowers don’t know about it
Moving a balance from a high-rate credit card to one with a no-interest offer can save thousands.
As Social Security's full retirement age moves to 67, some experts say it should not go higher
Raising the full retirement age may be one option on the table to shore up Social Security. Why experts say the idea "doesn't work for this...
Breaking Down What Cryptocurrency’s Total Market Cap Means
Feb 12, 2023 When you look at crypto, you might see dollar signs. You may feel you can buy some and hold it, and you’ll see...
Canadian Businesses Push Tech Enhanced Realities
The Globe and Mail Marjo Johne Feb 9, 2023 During a recent visit to her hairdresser in Toronto, Iliana Oris Valiente had a chance meeting with...
Singapore's budget expected to focus on inflation and support for laid off workers
Rising inflation and layoffs are among the concerns of Singaporeans and are expected to be addressed in the Singapore Budget 2023 on Feb. 14.
Top Wall Street analysts like these stocks for the long haul
TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Costco and Amazon.
Starboard nominates directors to the board at Rogers. Here’s how the firm could boost margins
In December, Starboard nominated four directors for election to the board at materials company Rogers.
What investors need to know about ‘staking,’ the passive income opportunity at the center of crypto’s latest regulation scare
What investors need to know about ‘staking,’ the passive income opportunity at the center of crypto’s latest regulation scare.
Overpacking, shrinkflation may mean you get less for your money for Valentine's Day gifts this year
You may get fewer chocolates than you expect in that heart-shaped box this Valentine's Day.
Pre-tax vs. Roth 401(k): Deciding which to use for retirement is trickier than you think
The choice between pre-tax and Roth 401(k) contributions may be trickier than you expect, financial experts say. Here's what to know.