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When it comes to a will or estate plan, don't just set it and forget it

When it comes to a will or estate plan, don't just set it and forget it

Health issues and remarriage might prompt you to update your will, but be aware of other life changes that require a review of your estate plan, say experts.

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Pomp:  We Should Not Normalize Economic War On Innocent Civilians

Pomp: We Should Not Normalize Economic War On Innocent Civilians

Substack | Anthony Pompliano | Mar 1, 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to a flurry of financial sanctions from the United States and their allies over the last week. These actions include cutting Russian banks off from SWIFT, seizing the assets of various Russian oligarchs, outlawing US citizens and companies from transacting with


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Here’s how to start planting the seeds for financial success

Here’s how to start planting the seeds for financial success

For many people, spring means the chance for a fresh start. Why not apply that to your finances, as well?

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Flexibility is Important to Attract, Recruit and Retain Talent

Flexibility is Important to Attract, Recruit and Retain Talent

Forbes | Jack Kelly | Feb 23, 2022 Companies concerned about the Great Resignation and trying to find, attract, recruit and retain talent should first do one thing: ask the candidate what they want. It sounds simple, but this doesn’t happen. The pandemic has made us think differently. While we want to be paid well,


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Is productivity, wealth creation and competition at the forefront of Canada’s growth agenda?

Is productivity, wealth creation and competition at the forefront of Canada’s growth agenda?

The Globe and Mail | Patrick Brethour | Feb 26, 2022 The Liberals have pointed to the country’s sizzling labour market as proof of their economic management prowess. Canada is indeed a leader among developed countries in creating jobs. But we’re at the back of the pack in creating wealth. Rising productivity, not jobs, is


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Quebec and Desjardins invest $1.1 million in WALO who helps kids develop healthy financial habits

Quebec and Desjardins invest $1.1 million in WALO who helps kids develop healthy financial habits

WALO | Release | Feb 28, 2022 Quebec and Desjardins contribute to $1.1 million investment in Quebec fintech with global ambitions MONTREAL, Feb. 28, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Financial literacy and managing money are essential skills our kids will need throughout their lives. "More than half of Canadians are living paycheck to paycheck. It's more


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The average mortgage holder has a record $185,000 in equity. What to know if you’re tempted to borrow from that

The average mortgage holder has a record $185,000 in equity. What to know if you’re tempted to borrow from that

Rising home prices have boosted the stake owners have in their homes. Here's what to consider before you borrow with interest rates poised to rise.

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Russian stocks ETF falls 27% as crisis in Ukraine continues

Russian stocks ETF falls 27% as crisis in Ukraine continues

The VanEck Russia ETF (RSX) fell 25% Monday as the conflict in Ukraine continues.

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Energy giant Shell to end partnership with Russia's Gazprom as Ukraine conflict intensifies

Energy giant Shell to end partnership with Russia's Gazprom as Ukraine conflict intensifies

Shell said Monday it is ending an "equity partnership" with Gazprom, a Russian state-owned energy company, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues.

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Should you consider a Roth IRA conversion when the market drops? Here’s what experts say

Should you consider a Roth IRA conversion when the market drops? Here’s what experts say

Converting retirement savings from pretax to a Roth IRA may be less costly during stock market dips. Here's what to know before making this move.

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Did you start your own business in 2021? Here's what you need to know before filing your taxes

Did you start your own business in 2021? Here's what you need to know before filing your taxes

"Do not do this on your own," said Adam Markowitz, an enrolled agent and vice president at Howard L Markowitz PA, CPA in Leesburg, Florida.

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Bitcoin mining is worse for the environment since China banned it

Bitcoin mining is worse for the environment since China banned it

Euro News | Pascale Davies  | Feb 26, 2022 Despite a crackdown on Bitcoin in China last year, mining the largest cryptocurrency actually got much dirtier and emits around the same amount of CO2 annually as a country the size of Greece, a new study shows. The joint study, titled Revisiting Bitcoin's Carbon Footprint, showed


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Here are 3 ways to make the most out of your tax refund

Here are 3 ways to make the most out of your tax refund

A tax refund offers a rare opportunity to improve your financial standing. Here's how to put that money to good use.

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Moscow’s stock market is closed, but these Russian ETFs continue to trade in the U.S. Here’s why

Moscow’s stock market is closed, but these Russian ETFs continue to trade in the U.S. Here’s why

The Russian stock market in Moscow is closed, but U.S.-based Russian ETFs are still trading stateside.

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Medvedev Says Russia May ‘Nationalize’ Foreign Assets in Response to Western Sanctions

Medvedev Says Russia May ‘Nationalize’ Foreign Assets in Response to Western Sanctions

Bitcoin.com | Lubomir Tassev | Feb 27, 2022 Authorities in Russia may begin to seize funds of foreign nationals and companies that are in the country, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has indicated. His warning comes as the West continues to expend penalties imposed on Moscow over its military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The nationalization


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