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The modern family: 18% of Americans live in multi-generational households. For this N.J. family, it was ‘a lifesaver’ during the pandemic

The modern family: 18% of Americans live in multi-generational households. For this N.J. family, it was ‘a lifesaver’ during the pandemic

Multi-generational living has risen sharply over the past five decades and shows no sign of slowing down.

3 years ago
Crypto Exchanges Comply But Ethereum Community Unhappy About Harsh Canadian Rules

Crypto Exchanges Comply But Ethereum Community Unhappy About Harsh Canadian Rules

CryptoSlate | Samuel Wan | Aug 18, 2022 The Ontario Securities Commission has implemented CAD$30,000 annual buy limits for some Canadians, drawing criticism from across the community. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin commended community members for speaking out against new Canadian rules limiting crypto buys. Newton:  “These changes are to protect crypto investors, like yourself, and


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3 years ago
There’s a new 1% tax on stock buybacks — here's what it means for your portfolio

There’s a new 1% tax on stock buybacks — here's what it means for your portfolio

President Joe Biden's new 1% excise tax on corporate stock buybacks adds a new levy to the controversial practice. Here's how it may affect investors.

3 years ago
Asset Managers, Banks Are Tightening Controls of Communication Tools like WhatsApp

Asset Managers, Banks Are Tightening Controls of Communication Tools like WhatsApp

CNBC via Reuters | Aug 19, 2022 Proactively Clamping Down Asset managers are tightening controls on personal communication tools such as WhatsApp as they join banks in trying to ensure employees play by the rules when they do business with clients remotely. Regulators had already begun to clamp down on the use of unauthorized messaging


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3 years ago
The Rise of Fintech

The Rise of Fintech

With the rise of technology in every aspect of our everyday lives, it makes sense that the financial sector would attempt to capitalize on new technology opportunities. Our society is increasingly turning away from cash, with a 50% drop in … Continue reading

3 years ago
Activist investor Ryan Cohen completes planned sale of Bed Bath & Beyond stake, stock falls 40%

Activist investor Ryan Cohen completes planned sale of Bed Bath & Beyond stake, stock falls 40%

Cohen said in a filing earlier this week that he intended to sell his holdings of the meme stock.

3 years ago
Education Department offers a second chance to 7.5 million borrowers who defaulted on student loans — here's who is eligible

Education Department offers a second chance to 7.5 million borrowers who defaulted on student loans — here's who is eligible

The Department of Education is giving 7.5 million borrowers who have fallen behind on their student loans a chance to get into current standing.

3 years ago
Activist investor Ryan Cohen completes planned sale of Bed Bath & Beyond stake, stock falls 30%

Activist investor Ryan Cohen completes planned sale of Bed Bath & Beyond stake, stock falls 30%

Cohen said in a filing earlier this week that he intended to sell his holdings of the meme stock.

3 years ago
Should You Be Hedging Your Crypto Trading?

Should You Be Hedging Your Crypto Trading?

Tristram Waye for Bitvo | Aug 18, 2022 What is hedging? Hedging is a strategy used by all sorts of market participants. It is widely used in commodity trading, hedge fund, and portfolio management strategies. And you can use it for crypto trading.  Hedging is an instrument for protecting capital gains and avoiding losses. You


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3 years ago
Yellen: These are the 4 top priorities for the nearly $80 billion in IRS funding

Yellen: These are the 4 top priorities for the nearly $80 billion in IRS funding

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has outlined four priorities for the $80 billion in IRS funding and requested a plan within six months.

3 years ago
CDPQ Posts $33.6 Billion Loss (H1 2022) After Writing Off US$150 Million in Celsius Network

CDPQ Posts $33.6 Billion Loss (H1 2022) After Writing Off US$150 Million in Celsius Network

Montreal Gazette | Frédéric Tomesco | Aug 17, 2022 The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is considering its legal options after writing off its entire US$150-million investment in cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network. “Clearly, things didn’t unfold as anticipated,” chief executive officer Charles Emond said Wednesday. “No one at the Caisse, starting with


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3 years ago
This $3.8 billion hedge fund is shaking up the industry with its pay-for-performance model

This $3.8 billion hedge fund is shaking up the industry with its pay-for-performance model

Peter Kraus, founder of Aperture Investors, explained why he deviated from the traditional active management model.

3 years ago
BoC:  New Retail Payment Regulations Coming –> Fintechs Need To Get Ready…

BoC: New Retail Payment Regulations Coming –> Fintechs Need To Get Ready…

Betakit | Isabelle Kirkwood | Aug 17, 2022 Morrow expects the Bank will begin registering payments service providers in 2024 Of the nearly 700 FinTech companies in Canada, roughly one-fifth offer payment services. All money service businesses in Canada are required to comply with anti-money and anti-terrorist financing regulations, as well as privacy and consumer


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3 years ago
What to know about adding a ‘green’ investment fund to your portfolio, now that Biden signed historic climate bill

What to know about adding a ‘green’ investment fund to your portfolio, now that Biden signed historic climate bill

President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic climate measure. Here's how investors can buy funds with an environmental focus.

3 years ago
Workers have more than $500 million socked away in state-run retirement plans — and Delaware is the latest to add one

Workers have more than $500 million socked away in state-run retirement plans — and Delaware is the latest to add one

More than a dozen jurisdictions either have already launched retirement programs for uncovered workers or are in the planning stages of doing so.

3 years ago