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With domestic fares down 25% since spring, now's the time to book flights for fall trips, travel app study finds

With domestic fares down 25% since spring, now's the time to book flights for fall trips, travel app study finds

Travel app Hopper's latest quarterly study says domestic airfares booked now for fall travel are 25% cheaper than they were earlier in the year.

3 years ago
4 Ways to Overcome Financial Woes As an Entrepreneur

4 Ways to Overcome Financial Woes As an Entrepreneur

Guest Post | Aug 2, 2022 Entrepreneurs are motivated go-getters who start businesses and willingly risk losses to make money. While many are fortunate to have robust business models to limit financial failures, some struggle in their early days to make enough money to get by. It might not be that way forever, but getting


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3 years ago
Want to know how a Social Security benefit cut would affect you? There are calculators for that

Want to know how a Social Security benefit cut would affect you? There are calculators for that

Social Security may not be able to pay full benefits after a certain date if Congress doesn't act sooner. Here's how to gauge how much in benefits you may lose.

3 years ago
Are DAO governance attacks avoidable?

Are DAO governance attacks avoidable?

a16z Crypto | Pranav Garimidi, Scott Duke Kominers and Tim Roughgarden | Jul 28, 2022 Many web3 projects embrace permissionless voting using a fungible and tradable native token. Permissionless voting can offer many benefits, from lowering barriers to entry to increasing competition. Token holders can use their tokens to vote on a range of issues—from simple


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3 years ago
The federal government had expected $114 billion income on student loans. But it could lose $197 billion, watchdog finds

The federal government had expected $114 billion income on student loans. But it could lose $197 billion, watchdog finds

The U.S. Department of Education is expected to lose $197 billion from federal student loans made over the last 25 years.

3 years ago
Employee stock purchase plans can carry 'a big risk,' says advisor. What to know before buying in

Employee stock purchase plans can carry 'a big risk,' says advisor. What to know before buying in

If you’re working for a public company, you may have a chance to buy discounted shares through an employee stock purchase plan, or ESPP. Here's what to know.

3 years ago
Unrelenting inflation is driving up costs, leaving more Americans living paycheck to paycheck

Unrelenting inflation is driving up costs, leaving more Americans living paycheck to paycheck

With no break in sight for rising prices, even wealthier Americans are feeling financially strained.

3 years ago
What to Know Before Using Bitcoin ATMs

What to Know Before Using Bitcoin ATMs

Guest Post | Aug 1, 2022 Before you buy Bitcoin (BTC), your first step is to create a crypto exchange account, along with  buying or downloading a crypto wallet for storing your cryptocurrency. As cryptocurrency and the tech associated with it have developed, there's another easy and convenient way of buying Bitcoin, which doesn't involve


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3 years ago
Americans are anxious about a recession as inflation cuts into their spending power

Americans are anxious about a recession as inflation cuts into their spending power

As experts debate whether or not the U.S. is already in a recession, many Americans are bracing themselves for a downturn.

3 years ago
Brookings:  The Future of Crypto Regulation (On Demand and Transcript)

Brookings: The Future of Crypto Regulation (On Demand and Transcript)

Brookings Institution | Jul 25, 2022 More than a decade into its existence, cryptocurrency has burst into the mainstream. Meanwhile, America’s financial system still has not figured out how to regulate it. Is crypto an asset, security, commodity, or currency? Is crypto an opportunity for financial inclusion or a scam full of consumer abuse? As


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3 years ago
Securities regulators in Alberta and Saskatchewan expand the self-certified investor prospectus exemption

Securities regulators in Alberta and Saskatchewan expand the self-certified investor prospectus exemption

ASC | Release | Jul 28, 2022 Calgary – The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) and the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) have amended the self-certified investor prospectus exemption in response to market feedback to provide greater flexibility to businesses and investors in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The self-certified prospectus exemption allows investors who


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3 years ago
5 Tactics to Boost Your Online Content’s Visibility and Amplify Your Marketing Initiatives

5 Tactics to Boost Your Online Content’s Visibility and Amplify Your Marketing Initiatives

Guest Post | Jul 31, 2022 Does your online content reach a wide audience? If not, it’s time to level up your online content’s visibility. After all, you could create the most captivating and compelling marketing content, but if only a few people see it, you’re not likely to get significant results or meet your


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3 years ago
How to Prepare for a Long Vacation

How to Prepare for a Long Vacation

Jul 31, 2022 Going away on vacation is an exciting time, and if you’re traveling for longer than usual, this is a great opportunity to relax and get away from the busyness of everyday life. However, there are some things to consider if you’re taking a longer trip that you might not have thought about


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3 years ago
A Brief Explanation of the ITIL Qualifications

A Brief Explanation of the ITIL Qualifications

Guest Post | Jul 31, 2022 Introduction The ITIL accreditation has been the top qualification for IT service providers for many years. This qualification denotes specialized knowledge, which enables many people and businesses to provide high-quality IT services. With the ITIL certification, you can boost your earning potential in the IT business and advance your


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3 years ago
Emergency savings are minimal or nonexistent for many households. Lawmakers want to change that — and boost retirement savings in the process

Emergency savings are minimal or nonexistent for many households. Lawmakers want to change that — and boost retirement savings in the process

Two Senate proposals differ in their approach to boosting emergency savings, although both come with certain parameters and are linked to 401(k) plan accounts.

3 years ago