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Fraud had 'significant' role in $163 billion leak from pandemic-era unemployment system

Fraud had 'significant' role in $163 billion leak from pandemic-era unemployment system

Higher benefits and administrative issues made pandemic-era unemployment programs a rich target for criminals, according to a U.S. Department of Labor report.

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Memorial Day weekend car shopping is looking 'pretty bleak.' Here's what to expect

Memorial Day weekend car shopping is looking 'pretty bleak.' Here's what to expect

Special sales among dealerships are minimal to nonexistent amid low inventory, sending many buyers to used-car lots where prices remain elevated.

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
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.

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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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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.

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Why it's hard for the Biden administration to figure out how much student debt to forgive

Why it's hard for the Biden administration to figure out how much student debt to forgive

Any announcement on student loan forgiveness by the White House is likely to stir as much celebration as complaints from borrowers. Here's why.

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Director of government financial watchdog Rohit Chopra looks for signs of stress as consumers increase debt to deal with inflation

Director of government financial watchdog Rohit Chopra looks for signs of stress as consumers increase debt to deal with inflation

As director of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra is keeping a close eye on trouble spots that could cause another financial crisis.

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How to beat back rising prices with Memorial Day deals

How to beat back rising prices with Memorial Day deals

For consumers struggling with soaring prices, the Memorial Day weekend sales push could be a great time to stock up.

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UK Court recognizes NFTs as ‘private property’

UK Court recognizes NFTs as ‘private property’

CoinTelegraph | David Attlee  | May 15, 2022 At the beginning of May, the British Web3 community celebrated an important legal precedent — the High Court of Justice in London, the closest analog to the United States Supreme Court, has ruled that nonfungible tokens (NFT) represent “private property.” There is a caveat, though: In the


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‘Fearless Girl’ creator sells NFTs to cover $3M legal fees

‘Fearless Girl’ creator sells NFTs to cover $3M legal fees

New York Post | Jessica Cherner | May 23, 2022 The famous “Fearless Girl” statue has been touted as a unique symbol of inspiration for women’s equality. But, it turns out, she’s not exactly one of a kind. Kristen Visbal, the artist behind the 50.4-inch-tall bronze sculpture — a young girl assuming Superman’s iconic stance, originally


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Here are the first financial steps to make after losing a spouse

Here are the first financial steps to make after losing a spouse

From navigating Social Security benefits to locating all of a partner's assets, new widows are hit with a slew of tasks amid their grief.

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Changing from a marketplace medical plan to Medicare? Here's what you need to know

Changing from a marketplace medical plan to Medicare? Here's what you need to know

Anyone who has health coverage through a marketplace plan needs to switch to Medicare when they reach 65. Here's what to know.

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Home prices have surged. Here's how to tap into that equity if you aren't ready to sell

Home prices have surged. Here's how to tap into that equity if you aren't ready to sell

Total housing wealth grew by $8.2 trillion between 2010 and 2020, according to a March report from the National Association of Realtors.

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The 'un-retirement' trend could help increase the available pool of workers amid this hot job market, analyses find

The 'un-retirement' trend could help increase the available pool of workers amid this hot job market, analyses find

There's been a steady increase in the number of people coming out of retirement. Demand for workers is high and Covid-19 health risks are reduced for many.

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