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MarketWatch | Aarthi Swaminathan | Jun 8, 2022 After months of speculation, Apple finally unveiled its buy now, pay later offering this week, wading into an industry that’s experienced explosive growth. But consumers should be wary of jumping into the service and first consider some of the potential pitfalls, observers say. Buy now, pay later

Protocol | Benjemin Pimental | Jun 7, 2022 The proposal gives the CFTC a leading role and pushes for the creation of a self-regulatory organization like FINRA. The Responsible Financial Innovation Act, introduced by Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand, lays out how cryptocurrencies should be defined and regulated.  If it becomes law,

It’s possible to trim your tax bill by harvesting investment losses. But the strategy doesn't always make sense, financial experts say.

Nasdaq | Emma Newbery  | Jun 7, 2022 Binance Coin (BNB) was down 8% this morning on news reports of a possible Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation. According to Bloomberg, investigators will probe whether Binance should have registered its initial coin offering (ICO) as a security sale. The Bloomberg report quoted anonymous inside sources,

The Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a personal finance education bill by a vote of 94-13.

Over the last two years or so, women have made strides in feeling confident about money matters, with the under-35 crowd leading the charge.

The Government Accountability Office issued a pair of reports on Tuesday outlining ongoing risks in the U.S. unemployment system and the need for reform.

Policy Options | Alex Vronces | June 7, 2022 In the early 2000s, the federal government convened a task force to review [why the banks have disproportionate influence over moving money in Canada]. The findings? Canada’s payment systems were still “controlled by Canada’s major banks and other key institutions,” whose “interests are best-served by keeping

Policy Options | Alex Vronces | June 7, 2022 In the early 2000s, the federal government convened a task force to review [why the banks have disproportionate influence over moving money in Canada]. The findings? Canada’s payment systems were still “controlled by Canada’s major banks and other key institutions,” whose “interests are best-served by keeping

Most Americans want a shortened workweek, yet only a relatively small number of employers offer the perk.

Some companies allow installment payments on 401(k) plan loans, but most expect you to pay up when leave your job. If you don't, it could generate a tax bill.

Thieves continue to use the Covid-19 pandemic as a means to steal money or data from unsuspecting taxpayers, according to IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig.

If you're still recovering from the tax sting of mutual fund payouts in 2021, it's never too early to prepare for future distributions, financial experts say.

Most Americans want a shortened work week, yet only a small number of employers offer the perk.

CNBC | Ryan Browne | June 7, 2022 AMSTERDAM — Online payments company Checkout.com says it will settle payments for its merchants round-the-clock using stablecoins, making it the last major financial services firm taking the plunge into crypto. The start-up, which competes with the likes of PayPal and Stripe, said Tuesday it is launching a