Biden administration is keeping a close eye on private equity and other 'alternative' investments
Regulators are trying to increase transparency among private-equity investments and limit the pool of 401(k) plan investors who can gain access.
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‘You’re on hold forever.’ Social Security applicants complain about agency’s long waits
The Social Security Administration is poised to reopen its offices this spring. Some beneficiaries and applicants say they need answers to questions now.
Cramer: 'We're not in a world of the pandemic anymore' and many companies aren't ready
"I've seen a lot of companies that were kind of banking on a little more pandemic," the "Mad Money" host said Wednesday.
Families are struggling again after just 2 months without child tax credit payments
Nearly 60% of parents said that since child tax credit checks stopped, they haven't been able to afford enough food, according to a recent survey.
Alex Vronces: Follow the money, but also look in the mirror
Mox Alex Vronces Feb 16, 2022 The biggest threat to liberal democracy isn't what you think it is The biggest threat to liberal democracy is not...
Are high-yield bonds right for your portfolio? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re worried about rising interest rates, you may consider high-yield bonds to help offset price declines. But these assets may carry more risk.
Restaurateur says he spends around $750,000 on security to deal with unruly diners
"It's difficult for managers," on top of short staffing as well as rising costs and supply chain issues, Cameron Mitchell told CNBC on Wednesday.
'You can't just sit still.' Inflation has slammed small businesses. Here's how one entrepreneur fought back
Small businesses that survived the first year of the pandemic soon found a new challenge with rising inflation.
Restauranteur says he spends around $750,000 on security to deal with unruly diners
"It's difficult for managers," on top of short staffing as well as rising costs and supply chain issues, Cameron Mitchell told CNBC on Wednesday.
Fed up with the rise in thefts and shoplifting, small biz owners across U.S. are taking action
Some small business owners tell CNBC a rise in theft is devastating to their business. Especially now, with many still recovering from a global pandemic.
Is college really worth it? Here's why it's so hard to figure out the return on investment
Some colleges offer a better return on your investment when factoring in total cost, future earnings and student debt.
While slowly improving, a lack of diversity in the financial planning industry persists
Financial planning, and financial services more broadly, has historically been an arena of white men. Industry leaders are trying to change that.
PM Trudeau Invokes Emergencies Act Catching Protester Firms including Crypto in Crossfire
PYMNTS Feb 15, 2022 Cryptocurrency transactions became a surprising casualty of Canada’s Emergencies Act, invoked for the first time in Canada’s history by the country’s Prime...
VC-backed DAO Startups Racing to Define What DAOs Actually Are
TechCrunch Lucas Matney Feb 1, 2022 Amid the growth in web3, NFTs, DeFi and tokens, institutional investors are also looking at how they can leverage another...
Inflation is at its highest in 40 years. Here's how raising interest rates could help
Consumers hit with higher prices due to inflation likely aren't looking forward to interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Why rate increases make sense.