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48 million families can get free or cheap high-speed internet with a federal program. How to tell if you qualify

48 million families can get free or cheap high-speed internet with a federal program. How to tell if you qualify

There are a variety of ways to qualify for up to $30 monthly ($75 on tribal lands) toward the cost of high-speed Internet service through a federal program.

3 years ago
Small businesses are still desperate for workers even as other companies slow hiring

Small businesses are still desperate for workers even as other companies slow hiring

While small business job growth is slowing, it's more because there are not enough workers to hire than business owners pulling back on hiring plans.

3 years ago
These bank fees could be taking a bite out of your budget. Here’s how to avoid them

These bank fees could be taking a bite out of your budget. Here’s how to avoid them

Consumers may face bank fees for overdrafts, non-sufficient funds, monthly checking and one-time ATM withdrawals. Here's how they can avoid those penalties.

3 years ago
Clearco Hires Advisor to Evaluate Strategic Options and Exits Foreign Markets

Clearco Hires Advisor to Evaluate Strategic Options and Exits Foreign Markets

News Achieve (As reported in the Globe and Mail) | Aug 31, 2022 The Toronto-based company, officially CFT Clear Finance Technology Corp., has also hired Financial Technology Partners, a leading US fintech investment bank led by transactions specialist Steve McLaughlin, to explore strategic options, including a possible sale of the company or new funding. Romanov,


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3 years ago
Social Security could be a 'front-burner issue' in November's election. How the results may influence the program

Social Security could be a 'front-burner issue' in November's election. How the results may influence the program

As lawmakers on both sides of the aisle trade barbs over plans for Social Security, here's what November's election outcome could mean for the program's future.

3 years ago
Who wants to be a billionaire? 6 in 10 Americans strive to be mega-wealthy, report finds

Who wants to be a billionaire? 6 in 10 Americans strive to be mega-wealthy, report finds

Six in 10 adults want to become a billionaire one day, according to a recent report. But as the wealth gap widens, there's also resentment toward the mega-rich.

3 years ago
Nvidia:  Universal Scene Description (USD) as the Language of the Metaverse

Nvidia: Universal Scene Description (USD) as the Language of the Metaverse

NVIDIA Blog | Rev Lebaredian and Michael Kass | Aug 9, 2022 The web has evolved from static documents to dynamic applications involving rich interactive media. Yet despite the fact that we live in a 3D world, the web remains overwhelmingly two-dimensional.  Now we find ourselves at the threshold of the web’s next major advancement:


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3 years ago
5 Billion Profiles:  Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Oracle of Privacy Breach and “Global Surveillance”

5 Billion Profiles: Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Oracle of Privacy Breach and “Global Surveillance”

CPA Magazine | Scott Ikeda | Aug 29, 2022 A class action lawsuit is accusing Oracle of conducting global surveillance, essentially attempting to create detailed shopping and spending profiles of the world’s entire population. The suit accuses Oracle of creating profiles for five billion people worldwide, attaching things like purchase records and GPS locations to


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3 years ago
Identity scams are at an all-time high. Here are ways to protect yourself

Identity scams are at an all-time high. Here are ways to protect yourself

Identity scams reached an all-time high in 2021 and remain elevated this year. There are some concrete ways consumers can avoid fraud.

3 years ago
Despite recession fears, most 401(k) investors haven’t changed their portfolios. Here’s what advisors suggest

Despite recession fears, most 401(k) investors haven’t changed their portfolios. Here’s what advisors suggest

Despite recession worries, only 5% of 401(k) and 403(b) investors shifted their asset allocations during the second quarter of 2022. Here's what to know.

3 years ago
Student loan forgiveness applications could open within weeks. Take these 4 steps now to get ready

Student loan forgiveness applications could open within weeks. Take these 4 steps now to get ready

The U.S. Department of Education may have its application for student loan forgiveness up and running within the next few weeks. Here's how to prepare.

3 years ago
Workers have the ‘upper hand' right now as job openings jump, says labor economist — but that advantage may not last

Workers have the ‘upper hand' right now as job openings jump, says labor economist — but that advantage may not last

The labor market remains tilted in employees' favor, meaning workers have the power to negotiate for better pay and benefits.

3 years ago
 Why workers have the ‘upper hand' right now, according to a labor economist

Why workers have the ‘upper hand' right now, according to a labor economist

The labor market remains tilted in employees' favor, meaning workers have the power to negotiate for better pay and benefits.

3 years ago
Real Estate Fintechs Feel the Heat as Macro Trends Unfold

Real Estate Fintechs Feel the Heat as Macro Trends Unfold

TechCrunch| Mary Ann Azevedo | Aug 28, 2022 Then 2022 came In 2020, historically low interest rates led to a surge in both rates and purchases. Existing home buyers rushed to alter the terms of their loans and aspiring home buyers took advantage of those low rates to purchase homes.  More people were spending more


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3 years ago
Education Department cancels $1.5 billion in student debt for 79,000 borrowers subjected to ‘false promises’ by Westwood College

Education Department cancels $1.5 billion in student debt for 79,000 borrowers subjected to ‘false promises’ by Westwood College

The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it will cancel the student loans for 79,000 borrowers who attended Westwood College.

3 years ago