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A pay freeze vs. returning to the office: Workers equally hate both options

A pay freeze vs. returning to the office: Workers equally hate both options

Workers dislike the idea of returning to work in person full time, suggesting the staying power of the pandemic-era arrangement.

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
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
McKinsey Report on Gender Diversity in Canada

McKinsey Report on Gender Diversity in Canada

McKinsey & Co | May 30, 2022 Covid has disproportionally impacted women and delayed DE&I The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to blur the boundaries between work and personal life, increasing stress and making it difficult for employees to remain focused and effective in their jobs. But the pandemic also presented an opportunity to


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4 years ago
Here's what you need to know about reverse mortgages

Here's what you need to know about reverse mortgages

With markets volatile and housing hot, reverse mortgages are attractive to retirees looking for cash while staying in their homes.

4 years ago
House hunting? Here's when to increase your budget and when to stick to your original price

House hunting? Here's when to increase your budget and when to stick to your original price

In February, the median sales price for homes in the U.S. was $357,300, a 15% increase on the year, according to the National Association of Realtors.

4 years ago
Open Banking is Coming to Canada…Are you Ready for Change?

Open Banking is Coming to Canada…Are you Ready for Change?

EY Canada | Jessica Hansen and Sam Nazari | Apr 4, 2022 Open Banking is Changing Privacy Laws Around the Globe Implementation of open banking in a number of jurisdictions — for example, Australia (the Customer Data Right), the UK (Open Banking Implementation Entity, 2018), Europe (Payments Services Directive II(PSD2)), Brazil (Regulation on Open Banking)


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4 years ago
BC’s Cyber Talent Shortage and What To Do About It

BC’s Cyber Talent Shortage and What To Do About It

Techouver | Edward Pereira  | May 26, 2022 It is widely believed that cybercrime has already surpassed the drug trade as the single most profitable sector of illegal activities in the world. In essence, cybersecurity is not something specific to IT and its hardware and infrastructure, but embedded in business, and government and their processes


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4 years ago
 Your Social Security check might be taxed. Here's how that could change

Your Social Security check might be taxed. Here's how that could change

It may come as a surprise that your Social Security income may be taxed. Here's how those levies work, and how Congress may change them with future reform.

4 years ago
Choosing between pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plans can be much trickier than you think

Choosing between pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plans can be much trickier than you think

Is it better to make pre-tax or Roth 401(k) contributions? Here's how to decide which is best for your retirement savings.

4 years ago
Vitalik:  Designing Principles-based Stablecoins that (may not) collapse

Vitalik: Designing Principles-based Stablecoins that (may not) collapse

Vitalik Buterin | May 25, 2022 The recent LUNA crash, which led to tens of billions of dollars of losses, has led to a storm of criticism of "algorithmic stablecoins" as a category, with many considering them to be a "fundamentally flawed product". The greater level of scrutiny on defi financial mechanisms, especially those that


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4 years ago
Employer fertility benefits have a dramatic and startling expansion amid the Great Resignation, experts say

Employer fertility benefits have a dramatic and startling expansion amid the Great Resignation, experts say

More companies are offering fertility coverage as they focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as attracting and retaining talent.

4 years ago
The Fed will raise interest rates again soon. Make these money moves now

The Fed will raise interest rates again soon. Make these money moves now

"If your New Year's resolution was to build a household budget, it may need a refresh and a review," said certified financial planner Cathy Schaeffer.

4 years ago
5 years ago, New York made 4 years of college free for residents. Here’s how it's going

5 years ago, New York made 4 years of college free for residents. Here’s how it's going

New York's Excelsior Scholarship program covers four years of tuition and yet many students who could qualify don't apply.

4 years ago
As Biden administration leans toward $10,000 in student loan forgiveness, advocates push back

As Biden administration leans toward $10,000 in student loan forgiveness, advocates push back

Advocates expressed anger and disappointment on Friday in response to news that the Biden administration is leaning toward forgiving $10,000 in student loans.

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