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Super Bowl betting is expected to top $7.6 billion. Don't forget the taxman if you win

Super Bowl betting is expected to top $7.6 billion. Don't forget the taxman if you win

No matter where you place your bet, the IRS expects you to come to clean at tax time if you win.

4 years ago
Binance is making a $200 million strategic investment in Forbes to bolster Web3

Binance is making a $200 million strategic investment in Forbes to bolster Web3

ComplianceX | Jack J. Kelly | Feb 10, 2022 That would make Binance one of the top two biggest owners of Forbes, which will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker FRBS, the people said. The crypto company will also get two directors out of nine total board seats, they said.


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4 years ago
IMF:  Central Bank Digital Currencies:  Fintech Notes

IMF: Central Bank Digital Currencies: Fintech Notes

IMF | Gabriel Soderberg | Feb 9, 2022 Central banks are increasingly pondering whether to issue their own digital currencies to the general public, so-called retail central bank digital currency (CBDC). The majority of IMF member countries are actively evaluating CBDCs, with only a few having issued CBDCs or undertaken extensive pilots or tests. This


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4 years ago
How these couples overcame financial infidelity, money secrets in their relationships

How these couples overcame financial infidelity, money secrets in their relationships

Nearly 60% of adults say the pandemic increased financial stress in their relationship. For some couples, that stress may lead to keeping "money secrets."

4 years ago
Elon Musk, defending the value of space travel, presents SpaceX's Starship as the 'holy grail'

Elon Musk, defending the value of space travel, presents SpaceX's Starship as the 'holy grail'

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Thursday gave his pitch for why the company's Starship rocket represents the "holy grail" of space travel.

4 years ago
One of the nation’s largest 529 college savings plans slashes fees. Others may follow

One of the nation’s largest 529 college savings plans slashes fees. Others may follow

College savings plans often come with significant tax benefits, yet there may also be some costs. Here's what to know about 529 fees.

4 years ago
Freedom Convoy Continues, Fundraiser Raises $542K in Bitcoin

Freedom Convoy Continues, Fundraiser Raises $542K in Bitcoin

Bitcoin.com | Jamie Redman | Feb 8, 2022 PM Justin Trudeau Insists Trucker’s Protest ‘Has to Stop,’ Florida Governor to Investigate Gofundme’s Actions The Freedom Convoy 2022 is still ongoing as thousands of people have surrounded the parliament buildings in downtown Ottawa, Ontario. The protest started on January 29, as Canadian truckers objected to the


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4 years ago
More Covid relief for small businesses? Struggling industries hope that’s the case

More Covid relief for small businesses? Struggling industries hope that’s the case

The omicron surge hit industries that had already struggled through the pandemic. Now some, including gyms, hotels and restaurants, are pushing for more relief.

4 years ago
4 Tips for high growth fintechs looking to do compliance right

4 Tips for high growth fintechs looking to do compliance right

Griffin Blog | Anna O'Shaughnessy | Feb 3, 2022 Compliance is one of the most important aspects of any regulated business. But keeping pace with an ever-increasing mountain of laws, regulations, rules, and guidance can feel like pushing a boulder up a hill—especially for early-stage companies who are new to the financial services sector. If


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4 years ago
There’s a way to fight rising inflation with your tax return. Here’s what to know

There’s a way to fight rising inflation with your tax return. Here’s what to know

You can fight inflation by purchasing up to $5,000 in paper I bonds with your tax refund. Here's what to know before signing up.

4 years ago
Inflation eroded pay by 1.7% over the past year

Inflation eroded pay by 1.7% over the past year

Workers have seen their hourly pay jump at about the fastest clip in 15 years. But high annual inflation has eaten into those raises.

4 years ago
Ipsos Survey:  Most Canadians Say (88%) We Need More Competition

Ipsos Survey: Most Canadians Say (88%) We Need More Competition

Ipsos | Feb 8, 2022 Toronto, ON, February 8, 2021 – Most (88%) Canadians agree (39% strongly/49% somewhat) that we need more competition in Canada because it’s too easy for big business to take advantage of Canadians, according to a new Ipsos poll. Moreover, nine in ten (90%) agree (38% strongly/52% somewhat) that we need


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4 years ago
1 in 3 young adults will see an average $800 tax credit boost this year

1 in 3 young adults will see an average $800 tax credit boost this year

The American Rescue Plan enhanced the earned income tax credit for 2021, making it available for the first time to some young adults.

4 years ago
Food prices are still rising. Here are 4 ways to slash your grocery bill

Food prices are still rising. Here are 4 ways to slash your grocery bill

Food prices are up more than 7% from last year, with items like eggs and fish rising even more steeply. These tips will help keep your grocery budget in check.

4 years ago
Apple announces tap-to-pay contactless payments on iPhone

Apple announces tap-to-pay contactless payments on iPhone

TechCrunch | Aisha Malik | Feb 8, 2022 Apple has announced plans to introduce a new Tap to Pay feature for iPhone that turns the device into a contactless payment terminal. The company says that later this year, U.S. merchants will be able to accept Apple Pay and other contactless payments, including Google Pay, by


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