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Consumers are shelling out an average $10,000 more for used cars than if prices were 'normal,' research shows

Consumers are shelling out an average $10,000 more for used cars than if prices were 'normal,' research shows

If depreciation assumptions had held true, used cars would cost thousands of dollars less, depending on factors including its age.

4 years ago
‘I stole $20,000 from one woman’: How romance scams are costing victims millions

‘I stole $20,000 from one woman’: How romance scams are costing victims millions

Anyone looking for love is bound to find a few bad apples, especially with romance scams on the rise. Here's how to protect your heart and your wallet.

4 years ago
32% of travelers overspend to earn credit-card sign-on bonuses. Here’s how to avoid that ‘siren song,' says industry analyst

32% of travelers overspend to earn credit-card sign-on bonuses. Here’s how to avoid that ‘siren song,' says industry analyst

Credit-card sign-up bonuses can be lucrative, but also dangerous for customers who don't use them wisely.

4 years ago
'I stole $20,000 from one woman,' says former romance scammer. How to spot a scam that cost victims $547 million in 2021

'I stole $20,000 from one woman,' says former romance scammer. How to spot a scam that cost victims $547 million in 2021

Anyone looking for love is bound to find a few bad apples, especially with romance scams on the rise. Here's how to protect your heart and your wallet.

4 years ago
What’s the latest surrounding USDT (Tether) risks about?

What’s the latest surrounding USDT (Tether) risks about?

Guest Post | Jul 21, 2022 Stablecoins are an extremely interesting type of cryptocurrency which is backed up by a reserve asset like the USD was before on August 15, 1971, when President Richard Nixon announced that the United States would no longer convert dollars to gold at a fixed value, thus completely abandoning the


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4 years ago
Retirees could see their monthly Social Security checks jump by $175 next year. Is that enough to keep up with inflation?

Retirees could see their monthly Social Security checks jump by $175 next year. Is that enough to keep up with inflation?

Social Security recipients may see one of the biggest cost-of-living adjustments in decades in 2023. It will still be hard for many retirees to pay bills.

4 years ago
Here are 6 strategies to recession-proof your finances at any age

Here are 6 strategies to recession-proof your finances at any age

Don't let economic uncertainty derail your personal finances. Here are some strategies to recession-proof your nest egg.

4 years ago
This withdrawal strategy can help retirees stretch savings, but it’s ‘highly unlikely you'd stick to it,' says CPA

This withdrawal strategy can help retirees stretch savings, but it’s ‘highly unlikely you'd stick to it,' says CPA

While some retirees rely on the so-called 4% rule, another approach involves the required minimum distributions that come with 401(k) plans and non-Roth IRAs.

4 years ago
Overview of Some Popular Layer 1 Blockchains

Overview of Some Popular Layer 1 Blockchains

Crypto Pragmatist | Jack Niewold | Jul 20, 2022 Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche–these are some of the best known ‘Layer One’ blockchains that exist in the crypto space. But what makes these Layer One protocols (L1s) different from each other? Bitcoin - Most Resilient Blockchain Bitcoin is an apocalypse-proof blockchain. It’s designed to be a


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4 years ago
Virtual Gurus:  Meet  Bobbie Racette, the First Indigenous Woman to Close $8.4M Series A

Virtual Gurus: Meet Bobbie Racette, the First Indigenous Woman to Close $8.4M Series A

The Story Exchange | Corinne Lestch | July 19, 2022 Bobbie Racette was once the hesitant face of Virtual Gurus, the Canadian tech company she started, but she has since embraced her identity. For tech startup founder Bobbie Racette, being the first to do something runs in her Cree-Métis blood. Her mother was the first


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4 years ago
Virtual Gurus:  Meet  Bobbie Racette, the First Indigenous Woman to Close Series A

Virtual Gurus: Meet Bobbie Racette, the First Indigenous Woman to Close Series A

The Story Exchange | Corinne Lestch | July 19, 2022 Bobbie Racette was once the hesitant face of Virtual Gurus, the Canadian tech company she started, but she has since embraced her identity. For tech startup founder Bobbie Racette, being the first to do something runs in her Cree-Métis blood. Her mother was the first


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4 years ago
How Reworded Insurance Can Help Your Business

How Reworded Insurance Can Help Your Business

DeshCap | Fred Barnachawy | Jul 20, 2022 Have you heard of insurance companies not paying claims? If you have, that’s because there is a lot of truth to it. Commercial insurance is of no value unless reworded and triggered by independent experts. This is because the insurance is worded by the insurance company and


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4 years ago
What You Need to Know About Employee Loans in Down Round Times

What You Need to Know About Employee Loans in Down Round Times

New York Times | Erin Griffith | Jul 20, 2022 Tech workers took out loans based on the value of their start-up stock in recent years. That may come back to haunt them. SAN FRANCISCO — Last year, Bolt Financial, a payments start-up, began a new program for its employees. They owned stock options in


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4 years ago
Instagram Launches Payment Service for Small Businesses (Directly in Chat)

Instagram Launches Payment Service for Small Businesses (Directly in Chat)

Meta | Jul 18, 2022 When you’re chatting with a qualified small business on Instagram, you’ll now be able to make purchases without leaving the chat. For example, if you’re interested in a backpack, all you have to do is send a message to the business about the one you love. From there, you can


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4 years ago
Democrats are pushing for a free IRS tax filing service. Tax pros worry it’s an ‘administrative nightmare’

Democrats are pushing for a free IRS tax filing service. Tax pros worry it’s an ‘administrative nightmare’

Democrats are pushing the IRS to create its own free tax filing system, including a return-free option. But some tax professionals are skeptical.

4 years ago