How muni bond interest can trigger Medicare premium hikes
Investors continue piling into municipal bonds but the tax-free interest may trigger higher Medicare premiums for certain retirees.
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Some retailers are buying back stocks – and that could be why their earnings are looking strong
Earnings growth at some retailers over the last decade has been driven by aggressive share repurchases.
Q&A with Fintech Investor David Nault, Co-Founder & General Partner, Luge Capital
Luge Capital David Nault Nov 17, 2021 Has your investment thesis changed pre-covid versus now? Covid has been a digital reality check for financial institutions. The...
Your questions about the GE and Johnson & Johnson company breakups, answered
Are you one of the many Americans invested in GE or Johnson & Johnson? Here's what you need to know about their upcoming moves, according to...
Retirees are ‘unretiring’ — and that’s good for the labor market
Many older Americans retired during the Covid pandemic. Whether they will return has been an open question.
Technology Due Diligence Process and Cyber Risks for Fintech Start-ups
Forward Security Inc. Farshad Abasi Nov 17, 2021 Picture this. You are the CEO of a large financial services company and are looking to acquire a...
Credit card start-up Upgrade jumps 83% in valuation in just four months to $6.28 billion
Upgrade is the latest company to benefit from the "buy now, pay later" trend in fintech.
Financial advisors struggle with putting their clients into cryptocurrencies
To invest or not to invest in cryptocurrencies? Financial advisors are divided on if it's too soon or risky to put their clients' money in the...
OFSI Publishes Draft Guidelines on Technology and Cyber Risk Management
OFSI Nov 11, 2021 Purpose and Scope This Guideline establishes OSFI’s expectations related to technology and cyber risk management and applies to all federally regulated financial...
Car lease ending soon? Another one may not be your best option
With prices at record highs and automakers shipping new vehicles with limited features, you might discover that buying out your lease makes the most sense.
Same-sex couples in certain states may get a tax break from Democrats’ $1.75 trillion social plan
The Build Back Better Act would let same-sex married couples in some states file a joint tax return for years before 2010, which might yield a...
Child tax credit may plunge to $1,000 from $3,600 per kid after 2025
The tax break for parents is poised to revert to its level before the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act unless Congress intervenes.
Biden’s report on Stablecoins Misses the Mark
Cato Institute Norbert Michel Nov 5, 2021 Rather than provide concrete proposals and guidelines for federal agencies to implement immediately, the report urges Congress to pass...
As inflation rises, here’s where to find opportunities to make and save money
Inflation can impact both your wallet and your investments.
Alberta Securities Commission adopts small business finder’s exemption | Proposes Corporate Opportunity Waivers
Investment Executive Nov 10, 2021 The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has adopted a new registration exemption for finders to help startups and other small businesses in...