How likely are stimulus checks to be used in the next recession? Economists weigh in
Stimulus checks were used at a larger scale during the pandemic-era recession than ever before. Why Americans could the payments again in the next downturn.
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This is what women must do to overcome the retirement savings shortfall, says a financial pro
A financial pro shares her top tips to to shore up a long-term plan and close the retirement savings gap, once and for all.
Maine insurance agency faces online backlash after racist Juneteenth sign
The Harry E Reed Insurance Agency of Millinocket, Maine, is facing criticism for posting a racist sign on Juneteenth.
Liquid Avatar Releases Update to It’s Feature Rich Self-Sovereign Identity Mobile App
Liquid Avatar Technologies Release Jun 21, 2022 TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / June 21, 2022 / Liquid Avatar Technologies Inc. (CSE:LQID)(OTCQB:LQAVF)(FRA:4T51), a global blockchain and FinTech...
Student loan forgiveness 'is not a problem that concerns the wealthy or the Ivy League,' Schumer says
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called on the labor movement to join him in his fight to get President Joe Biden to forgive $50,000 per...
IRS is making progress on tax return backlog, but millions remain unprocessed — including 11 million individual returns
The IRS is making progress on its backlog of unprocessed tax returns, but millions remain, according to the agency.
What Millennials Want From Their Wealth Management Firm
Quartz Tiffany Ap Jun 16, 2022 Over the next few decades, around $30 trillion in wealth is expected to be passed down from Baby Boomers to...
Consumer watchdog eyes crackdown on credit card late fees as inflation threatens to increase them
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to rewrite rules around credit-card late fees to save cardholders billions of dollars a year.
Beyoncé’s ‘Break My Soul’ is a sign the Great Resignation 'has seeped into the zeitgeist,' says labor economist
Beyoncé released a new single, "Break My Soul," on Monday. The song taps into the worker malaise that led a record number of Americans to quit...
It's a pension quandary: Rising interest rates make it trickier to choose between a lump sum or an annuity
If you're nearing retirement and are leaning toward taking your pension as an upfront payout, here's how higher interest rates will impact that amount.
Child care is getting more expensive. Here’s how much parents are paying and ways they are coping with rising prices
Parents, already dealing with rising inflation, are also facing increasing child-care costs.
80% of economists see 'stagflation' as a long-term risk. What it is and how to prepare for it
Stagflation refers to a combination of high inflation and high unemployment. Here's why experts are worried the economy may be susceptible to those conditions.
Amazon Prime Day is coming up. Focus will be on consumer staples to counter surging inflation, experts say
Amazon has moved its two-day shopping event to July this year. Here's how to make the most of the big sale.
OSC Publishes Statement of Allegations Against KuKcoin For Failing to Comply with Ontario Securities Law
OSC Release Jun 7, 2022 TORONTO – The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today published a Statement of Allegations against Mek Global Limited, incorporated in the Republic...
Tax pros ‘very skeptical’ about expanded IRS voice bots for payments plans
The IRS has expanded artificial intelligence-driven voice bots to tackle payment plans, according to the agency. But tax professionals remain skeptical.