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Worried about an economic downturn? Here’s what you can expect in a typical recession, according to economists

Worried about an economic downturn? Here’s what you can expect in a typical recession, according to economists

As some economists raise the odds of a recession happening, here's what you need to know.

4 years ago
Stashing cash finally pays off as savings interest rates rise from rock bottom in wake of Fed hikes

Stashing cash finally pays off as savings interest rates rise from rock bottom in wake of Fed hikes

Soaring inflation, which pushed the Fed into hiking its benchmark rate, is finally having an effect on the return savers stand to get on their money

4 years ago
eBay acquires Manchester-based NFT marketplace KnownOrigin

eBay acquires Manchester-based NFT marketplace KnownOrigin

TechCrunch | Aisha Malik | Jun 22, 2022 eBay announced today that it’s acquiring Manchester-based NFT marketplace KnownOrigin. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. eBay says the companies have signed and closed the deal as of June 22nd. KnownOrigin was founded in 2018 by Andy Gray, David Moore and James Morgan. All


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4 years ago
Brex is Off-boarding Tens of Thousands of Small Businesses, Not Startups

Brex is Off-boarding Tens of Thousands of Small Businesses, Not Startups

Protocol | Benjamin Pimental | Jun 17, 2022 It’s been a rough week for Brex co-CEO Henrique Dubugras as he dealt with the fallout from a business fumble. Brex had sent emails to tens of thousands of small businesses, telling them that the financial services company would no longer be able to serve their needs.


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4 years ago
Inflation and rising interest rates have stressed the 60/40 investment portfolio strategy — 'but it's not dead,' says financial advisor

Inflation and rising interest rates have stressed the 60/40 investment portfolio strategy — 'but it's not dead,' says financial advisor

The typical relationship between stocks and bonds has shifted this year, challenging the notion of a traditional investment portfolio.

4 years ago
Women prefer values-based investing. Here's what that might mean for their wealth

Women prefer values-based investing. Here's what that might mean for their wealth

Most women prefer investing in a way they think will help the environmental or do social good. Their enthusiasm could help them boost long-term wealth.

4 years ago
Avoid These 6 Common Errors That Forex Day Traders Make

Avoid These 6 Common Errors That Forex Day Traders Make

Guest Post | Jun 25, 2022 Making money in the Forex market is not as difficult as many people think. In fact, with a little knowledge and practice, just about anyone can become a successful Forex trader. However, there are some common mistakes that many traders make which can lead to losses. Here are six


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4 years ago
Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade will financially hurt the 'most marginalized' women, experts say

Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade will financially hurt the 'most marginalized' women, experts say

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade may cause financial hardship for many women, especially those already facing economic instability.

4 years ago
Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade expected to financially hurt the 'most marginalized' women, experts say

Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade expected to financially hurt the 'most marginalized' women, experts say

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade may cause financial hardship for many women, especially those already facing economic instability.

4 years ago
How much money do gas tax holidays actually save drivers? What we know, based on 3 states that put temporary suspensions in place

How much money do gas tax holidays actually save drivers? What we know, based on 3 states that put temporary suspensions in place

State gas tax holidays resulted in savings that were "mostly passed on to consumers," research finds. Experts say the results of a federal plan may be limited.

4 years ago
What Is Mining in Simple Words

What Is Mining in Simple Words

Guest Post | Jun 24, 2022 The modern market for currencies is extremely divergent, largely thanks to the presence of cryptocurrencies. Since 2009, when Bitcoin was established, there have been many formats created. The current number of tokens exceeds eighteen thousand varietals. The mining process employs computational resources to validate fresh transactions and record information


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4 years ago
Suze Orman: Series I bonds are the one investment every person should have right now

Suze Orman: Series I bonds are the one investment every person should have right now

Personal finance expert Suze Orman calls nearly risk-free government series I bonds "a fabulous investment" to have amid record high inflation.

4 years ago
What’s next for crypto?

What’s next for crypto?

Bitvo | Tristram Waye | Jun 23, 2022 Right now, crypto is in transition, and this is the perfect time to be reflecting on what the next big thing might be. And as traders and players in the space, thinking about what’s ahead is the key to identifying that next big thing. Which reminded me


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4 years ago
With or without a federal gas tax holiday, here are 4 ways to save money at the pump

With or without a federal gas tax holiday, here are 4 ways to save money at the pump

President Biden asked Congress to suspend the federal gas tax to provide some relief for drivers. Even without a bill, there are ways to cut costs at the pump.

4 years ago
Justin Hartzman:  Unveiling the Celsius and 3 Arrows Capital implosions

Justin Hartzman: Unveiling the Celsius and 3 Arrows Capital implosions

Justin Hartzman on Medium | Jun 22, 2022 The markets have been absolutely brutal. Over the last month, we have seen a stablecoin provider, a leading lending provider, and one of the biggest crypto hedge funds implode entirely. We have discussed Terra’s implosion in the past. Today, let’s focus on Celsius and 3 Arrows Capital


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