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Improving the Regulatory Environment for Entrepreneurial Capital Formation:  JOBS Act 4.0

Improving the Regulatory Environment for Entrepreneurial Capital Formation: JOBS Act 4.0

Crowdfund Insider | David R. Burton | May 16, 2022 Passed with large bipartisan majorities and signed into law by President Obama, the 2012 JOBS Act was a bipartisan achievement of consequence. The JOBS Act substantially improved the laws governing entrepreneurial capital formation and has had a measurable positive impact on entrepreneurial capital formation. On


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Emergency savings take a hit as households adjust their finances amid high inflation, study shows

Emergency savings take a hit as households adjust their finances amid high inflation, study shows

The average reduction in monthly contributions to emergency accounts is $243, according to research.

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These 10 companies help pay for their employees’ vacations

These 10 companies help pay for their employees’ vacations

While paid vacation days are a sought-after benefit, some employers are taking it a step further and giving workers money to help offset the cost of their trips

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Crypto as currency: managing your financial life using digital coins

Crypto as currency: managing your financial life using digital coins

It's possible to live off of a salary paid in cryptocurrency but advisors caution clients virtual coins don't offer the same protections as cash or stocks.

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Crypto exchange FTX U.S. gets into stock trading

Crypto exchange FTX U.S. gets into stock trading

The U.S. affiliate of crypto exchange FTX said Thursday it plans to roll out zero-commission stock trading.

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Why it's a good time for young investors to put money in the market

Why it's a good time for young investors to put money in the market

"These are the times that we should take advantage of the market's volatility and continue to invest," said financial advisor Anh Tran of SageMint Wealth.

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It's best to stay the course with your 401(k) amid choppy markets. But there are moves you can make to get ahead

It's best to stay the course with your 401(k) amid choppy markets. But there are moves you can make to get ahead

Retirement savers may be tempted to sell amid recent market shocks. Experts say it's best to stay the course. But there are moves you may consider.

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Crypto exchange FTX U.S. moves into stock trading

Crypto exchange FTX U.S. moves into stock trading

The U.S. affiliate of crypto exchange FTX said Thursday it plans to roll out zero-commission stock trading.

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Climbing interest rates mean good news for annuity buyers

Climbing interest rates mean good news for annuity buyers

Annuity buyers hand cash to insurers that pay regular income for the rest of the buyer's life. Pay rates are now rising along with interest rates.

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Rising fuel costs are a massive problem for business and consumers — Here's why they're so high

Rising fuel costs are a massive problem for business and consumers — Here's why they're so high

Consumers are grappling with record high gas prices, but the surge is also hurting businesses.

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AML laws have failed

AML laws have failed

UK Law Society Gazette |  Jonathan Goldsmith | May 16, 2022 Warren Buffett famously said: ‘Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked.’ The withdrawal of nearly all Western support for Russia and Russian money has been one of history’s tide-turning moments, and among those found to be swimming naked


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House Democrats push for state and local taxes relief in appropriations bill

House Democrats push for state and local taxes relief in appropriations bill

Five House Democrats are still fighting for relief on the $10,000 limit on the federal deduction for state and local taxes through the appropriations process.

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You can't put money in a health savings account once you're on Medicare. A House bill to change that comes with tradeoffs

You can't put money in a health savings account once you're on Medicare. A House bill to change that comes with tradeoffs

While a bipartisan House bill would let Medicare enrollees contribute to health savings accounts, it also would eliminate a couple of current HSA benefits.

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Gas prices just hit a new record high. Here are a few ways to cut down the cost

Gas prices just hit a new record high. Here are a few ways to cut down the cost

With gas prices at an all-time high heading into the peak summer driving season, these savings tips can help cut down the cost of filling up.

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Why BNPL Swedish giant Klarna has sights set on Canada

Why BNPL Swedish giant Klarna has sights set on Canada

FP | Stephanie Hughes | May 17, 2022 Swedish fintech leader Klarna Bank is planning to establish a product development and tech hub in Toronto as it looks to grow its “buy now, pay later” model in the increasingly competitive North American market.  BNPL is already starting to take off in Canada and BNPL payments


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