Crypto exchange FTX quietly shops for brokerage start-ups amid move into stock trading, sources say
FTX has been on the hunt to buy brokerage start-ups as the crypto exchange moves into stock trading and its CEO takes a stake in Robinhood,...
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Only 18% of Americans plan to increase their stock market investments this year, survey finds
Younger investors, including Gen Zs and millennials, are the most likely to say they'll boost stock market investments this year, a Bankrate.com survey found.
Tax breaks aren’t prime reason for high-net-worth philanthropy, study finds
Tax breaks aren't the primary incentive for philanthropy among the ultra-wealthy, according to a charitable giving study.
Buyers are making concessions to nab a home. Here’s what they’re doing
Some 58% of U.S. adults would be willing to take action to find housing that is more affordable, according to a Bankrate survey.
The number of billionaires soared during the pandemic. How tax proposals aim to reduce wealth inequality
As the number of billionaires has grown since the pandemic started, calls to "tax the rich" have increased. Here's how those levies may work.
Student loan forgiveness could be around the corner. What to do while you wait
The White House could make an announcement on student loan forgiveness any day now. Here are some steps borrowers can take while they wait.
Creating a special needs trust? Here are the costs, what you need to know and who to use
It's imperative that families shelter assets in special needs trusts to ensure impaired loved ones do not lose life-saving government financial support.
America's small businesses aren't ready for a cyberattack
Small business owners consistently leave cybersecurity off their list of top risks. The level of threat is higher than they think, and customers are worried.
As college enrollment tanks, there's a growing push to celebrate students going into skilled trades
Career Signing Days are growing in popularity as more high school students consider a job in the skilled trades over college.
Recession is ‘likely,’ former SEC chief economist says. Here’s his advice for how to prepare
While the impact of a possible recession may be felt broadly, households will experience it to varying degrees. Still, there is advice that is universal.
The CEO of the world's second-largest alternatives firm is optimistic about a light recession
Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, talked about inflation, the energy transition and Elon Musk.
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...
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.
Deciding How Much to Raise
Determining how much money to raise for a startup can be challenging – especially if the startup is seeking pre-seed or seed funding. Even once the...
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...