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Millennials want to retire early at 59. Here's how to make that happen

Millennials want to retire early at 59. Here's how to make that happen

Most millennials hope to retire early, and the generation, as a whole, has made great strides when it comes to long-term savings.

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Op-ed: Hiring freezes have started and job losses are coming. Take these 5 steps now to get your finances ready

Op-ed: Hiring freezes have started and job losses are coming. Take these 5 steps now to get your finances ready

Rising interest rates and soaring inflation have some predicting a recession. Here's what to do now if you're worried about a likely layoff in the near future.

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As Klarna and Affirm falter, a new breed of 'buy now, pay later' startups are stealing the spotlight

As Klarna and Affirm falter, a new breed of 'buy now, pay later' startups are stealing the spotlight

Venture capitalists are betting a new breed of startups from Europe will be the real winners in the crowded "buy now, pay later" space.

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Balance celebrates turning five and surpasses $500M of assets under custody

Balance celebrates turning five and surpasses $500M of assets under custody

Balance | George Bordianu | Jun 28, 2022 Balance celebrates turning five and surpasses $500M of assets under custody TORONTO - June 28, 2022 - Balance is proud to celebrate five years in business serving Canadians as the country's top digital asset custodian. Founded in June 2017, the company introduced its custody services in a


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Job loss is a 'reality' of the business cycle, says labor expert. Take these 6 key steps after a layoff

Job loss is a 'reality' of the business cycle, says labor expert. Take these 6 key steps after a layoff

Tech firms are laying off workers and Wall Street may be next. Here are key financial moves to make if you lose your job.

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California plans to send millions of 'inflation relief' payments of up to $1,050. Here's what we know about whether other states will follow

California plans to send millions of 'inflation relief' payments of up to $1,050. Here's what we know about whether other states will follow

Millions of California residents may receive checks of up to $1,050 under a new plan. But don't count on other states to take Sacramento's lead.

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Financial Guidelines That Will Help You When You Decide To Buy a New Car

Financial Guidelines That Will Help You When You Decide To Buy a New Car

Jun 28, 2022 When you're ready to buy a new car, it's important to have a plan in place. There are many factors to consider, such as the cost of the car, the cost of insurance, and how you will pay for it. In this article, we will discuss some financial guidelines that will help


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58% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck after inflation spike — including 30% of those earning $250,000 or more

58% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck after inflation spike — including 30% of those earning $250,000 or more

As the prices for goods keep climbing, even wealthier Americans are feeling financially strained.

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Osom partners with Solana to launch OV1, a blockchain-focused smartphone

Osom partners with Solana to launch OV1, a blockchain-focused smartphone

GSMArena | Ricky | Jun 24, 2022 Osom is a privacy-focused tech company that was expected to launch the OV1 smartphone from the team of engineers that built the Essential PH-1. In a turn of events, the OV1 will now be a new blockchain-focused smartphone by Solana Mobile called the "Saga" and it will still


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Andrew Kriegler to lead Canada’s new SRO once formed (IIROC and MFDA)

Andrew Kriegler to lead Canada’s new SRO once formed (IIROC and MFDA)

CSA | Jun 27, 2022 Vancouver and Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced today that the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA) have approved Andrew J. Kriegler as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the new self-regulatory organization (SRO) when it is formed. Louis


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English Court Decision Sheds Light on Software Developers Legal Relationship and Duties Owed to Cryptoasset Owners

English Court Decision Sheds Light on Software Developers Legal Relationship and Duties Owed to Cryptoasset Owners

Linklaters | Ben Packer, Richard Hay, Michael Munk, Sophia Le Vesconte, Bonnie Yeung | Jun 27, 2022 The judgment in Tulip Trading Ltd v Bitcoin Association for BSV and Others sheds light on the legal relationship between the software developers behind various bitcoin networks and their participants. Notably, the court found that there was no


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Best Insurance Startups to Watch in 2022

Best Insurance Startups to Watch in 2022

Guest Post | Jun 27, 2022 The insurance industry is growing very fast with new technologies such as the use of satellite imagery to design agriculture insurance to mitigate financial losses due to climate change. Other insurance startups that have stood out this year use Artificial Intelligence (AI), data science, chatbots, APIs, etc., to transform


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Hong Kong VASP licensing regime starts March 1, 2023 and will be more rigorous than Singapore, the UK and Japan

Hong Kong VASP licensing regime starts March 1, 2023 and will be more rigorous than Singapore, the UK and Japan

Herbert Smith Freehills | Hannah Cassidy | Jun 27, 2022 The government acknowledges that the VASP licensing regime will be more rigorous and comprehensive than those in Singapore, the UK and Japan. The Hong Kong government has gazetted amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO) to enhance Hong Kong’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regulatory regime. The


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Gender gaps in retirement readiness and financial know-how persist, despite strides made by women in last 50 years

Gender gaps in retirement readiness and financial know-how persist, despite strides made by women in last 50 years

In addition to an ongoing gender pay gap, women also trail men in their general financial knowledge and how much they're saving for retirement.

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Will Top of Digital Wallets Threaten Traditional Credit Card Markets?

Will Top of Digital Wallets Threaten Traditional Credit Card Markets?

Financial Brand | Bryan Yurcan | Jun 27, 2022 Digital wallets are an increasingly competitive space for card issuers. In fact, without 'top-of-wallet' status cardholder activity can plummet.  Not only is competition growing among card issuers to be “top of wallet” at the point of sale with these digital wallets, but because of the way


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