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US Fed’s CBDC Report Comments: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

Rich Turrin | May 29, 2022 The Fed’s report on CBDC was published at the end of January and the comment period officially closed on May 20, 2022 meaning that we can now look at what representatives from banking, stablecoins, and crypto had to say about the report!  For the record I am no fan


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54% of teenagers feel unprepared to finance their futures, survey shows

Some 54% of teens are worried about affording higher education, according to a survey from Junior Achievement USA and Citizens Bank

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Investors revisit muni bonds amid higher yields and strong credit

It's been a tough year for muni bonds with investors cashing out amid rising interest rates. But higher yields and strong credit may be sparking a shift.

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Oligopolistic way of organizing our society is just not cutting it any more

FP | Jake Edmiston | May 27, 2022 To beat back the worst inflation in decades, Canada needs to modernize its competition laws and chase down companies that collude to jack up prices, the federal competition watchdog said in a speech this week. Competition commissioner Matthew Boswell made the case for competition policy as a


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DOJ: NFT Marketplace ex-Employee Charged with Insider Trading

US Department of Justice | June 1, 2022 A former employee of OpenSea, the world’s largest NFT marketplace, was charged with insider trading in the first-ever such case involving digital assets, U.S. prosecutors in New York said Wednesday. This case concerns insider trading in NFTs on OpenSea, the largest online marketplace for the purchase and


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Biden administration will cancel student debt for half a million students from Corinthian Colleges

Around 560,000 student loan borrowers who attended Corinthian Colleges will soon get their balances cleared, senior Biden administration officials say.

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Medicare Part B premium reduction won’t happen this year

Medicare officials have determined that a mid-year change is not feasible, despite significant cost savings related to coverage of Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm.

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Rising gas prices and inflation overtake Covid as top travel concern, survey finds

Most Americans plan to travel this summer, but rising gas prices and inflation are now a top concern.

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A pay freeze vs. returning to the office: Workers equally hate both options

Workers dislike the idea of returning to work in person full time, suggesting the staying power of the pandemic-era arrangement.

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Rising gas prices and inflation top travel concerns, overtaking Covid, survey finds

Most Americans plan to travel this summer, but rising gas prices and inflation now top their list of concerns, overtaking Covid.

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Feeling behind on retirement savings? These tips can help you make up for lost time

Saving for retirement may seem like a daunting goal. But moves you make to save more now can help you live more comfortably later on.

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Senator Cynthia Lummis’ landmark crypto bill: Full Draft

The Block | Kollen Post | May 27, 2022 US Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has spent months teasing details of a comprehensive bill that addresses crypto regulation. The Block has obtained a draft version dated March 1 that offers key details about the scope and impact of the bill. The 70-page draft focuses on numerous


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Guide: How to spot potential money laundering

The UK Law Society | Jan 20, 2022 Common warning signs Despite criminals continually adapting to changing markets and opportunities, there are signs to look for which can alert you to possible money laundering.  Whether you're a fee earner or a money laundering reporting officer (MLRO), recognising signs of money laundering is a continual challenge.


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25% of Americans are delaying retirement due to inflation, survey finds

Due to high inflation, one-quarter of Americans will have to delay their retirement, according to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index.

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Wall Street veterans offer 3 trading strategies for investors worried about a recession

As talk of a recession heats up, Wall Street veterans are flagging the rising risks of a downturn — and offering advice on how to invest during this cycle.

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