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Investors revisit muni bonds amid higher yields and strong credit

Investors revisit muni bonds amid higher yields and strong credit

It's been a tough year for muni bonds with investors cashing out amid rising interest rates. But higher yields and strong credit may be sparking a shift.

4 years ago
54% of teenagers feel unprepared to finance their futures, survey shows

54% of teenagers feel unprepared to finance their futures, survey shows

Some 54% of teens are worried about affording higher education, according to a survey from Junior Achievement USA and Citizens Bank

4 years ago
The job market is still hot — for now

The job market is still hot — for now

Layoffs are at record lows while job openings and the number of voluntary departures are near all-time highs. But the good times for workers may not last.

4 years ago
Need to tap your 529 college savings plan soon? Here's how to handle a stock market downturn

Need to tap your 529 college savings plan soon? Here's how to handle a stock market downturn

Months of stock market volatility may deliver smaller-than-expected 529 college savings plan balances, which may be a burden for parents this summer.

4 years ago
What do you mean NFTs can now by cloned by ‘Mimics’?

What do you mean NFTs can now by cloned by ‘Mimics’?

Cointelegraph Magazine | Kelsie Nabben | May 31, 2022 In the precariousness of Web3 open-source code, iterative development and “move fast” ethos, things break [and] things are also made. A new project allows anyone to create a copy of someone else’s NFT, aptly named “Mimics.” Cloning your NFTs Anonymous Founder, Mimics: I think I just


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4 years ago
Advice for the class of 2022: What new graduates need to know about money and jobs

Advice for the class of 2022: What new graduates need to know about money and jobs

Transitioning from school to the adult world of work and money isn't necessarily easy.

4 years ago
This advisor started a financial non-profit to empower women. Here’s her top investing and entrepreneurship advice

This advisor started a financial non-profit to empower women. Here’s her top investing and entrepreneurship advice

Stacy Francis founded Savvy Ladies, a non-profit providing free financial advice for women, after seeing her grandmother suffer from spousal abuse.

4 years ago
These bachelor's degrees from public colleges pay more than $100,000

These bachelor's degrees from public colleges pay more than $100,000

It's more important than ever for students to find colleges and programs that offer the best value. These degrees from public universities top the list.

4 years ago
How to Get a Loan for College with Help From A Parent

How to Get a Loan for College with Help From A Parent

Guest Post | May 31, 2022 So you have your acceptance letter and are pouring over the class directory looking at the different things you can learn and need to learn for that diploma. You can picture your dorm room and roommate, even some of the fights you’ll likely have. Even the lunches in the


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4 years ago
Wall Street veterans offer 3 trading strategies for investors worried about a recession

Wall Street veterans offer 3 trading strategies for investors worried about a recession

As talk of a recession heats up, Wall Street veterans are flagging the rising risks of a downturn — and offering advice on how to invest during this cycle.

4 years ago
25% of Americans are delaying retirement due to inflation, survey finds

25% of Americans are delaying retirement due to inflation, survey finds

Due to high inflation, one-quarter of Americans will have to delay their retirement, according to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index.

4 years ago
Medicare Part B premium reduction won’t happen this year

Medicare Part B premium reduction won’t happen this year

Medicare officials have determined that a mid-year change is not feasible, despite significant cost savings related to coverage of Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm.

4 years ago
Rising gas prices and inflation overtake Covid as top travel concern, survey finds

Rising gas prices and inflation overtake Covid as top travel concern, survey finds

Most Americans plan to travel this summer, but rising gas prices and inflation are now a top concern.

4 years ago
Guide:  How to spot potential money laundering

Guide: How to spot potential money laundering

The UK Law Society | Jan 20, 2022 Common warning signs Despite criminals continually adapting to changing markets and opportunities, there are signs to look for which can alert you to possible money laundering.  Whether you're a fee earner or a money laundering reporting officer (MLRO), recognising signs of money laundering is a continual challenge.


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4 years ago
Senator Cynthia Lummis’ landmark crypto bill:  Full Draft

Senator Cynthia Lummis’ landmark crypto bill: Full Draft

The Block | Kollen Post | May 27, 2022 US Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has spent months teasing details of a comprehensive bill that addresses crypto regulation. The Block has obtained a draft version dated March 1 that offers key details about the scope and impact of the bill. The 70-page draft focuses on numerous


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