More businesses offer pay in cryptocurrency in a bid to lure younger workers
As companies look for creative ways to attract younger talent, more are exploring crypto as payment option.
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With the future of Build Back Better in question, proposed Medicare changes are also in trouble
Medicare provisions in the $1.75 trillion legislative package are in jeopardy, given the likelihood that the bill will not pass in its current form.
SALT deduction relief may be in peril as Build Back Better stalls
The Democrats' plan to increase the federal deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT, may be in peril as the $1.75 trillion spending package...
10 million children will fall back into poverty when the enhanced child tax credit ends
Millions of children and their families will suddenly see thousands of dollars disappear from their budgets when the enhanced child tax credit ends.
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IMF Blog Carlos Sánchez-Muñoz, Silvia Matei, and Kristy Howell Dec 16, 2021 A Japanese automobile manufacturer builds an assembly plant in Mexico. An Italian software company...
In the market for a new home? Here’s what to do now to set yourself up for success in the new year
The hot housing market is expected to continue in 2022, although it won't be as frenzied, experts predict.
'It's going to hurt us tremendously:' Parents worry about the end of monthly child tax credit payments
The enhanced child tax credit and monthly payments will lapse at the end of the year without an extension. Absent the money, many families will struggle.
How to refresh your home office space as return-to-work plans stall
Omicron forced some employers to push back return-to-work dates again. As a new year begins, it’s time for a new look at home.
Lost work due to omicron? What to know about unemployment benefits
The omicron Covid variant is pushing up virus cases and causing workers in areas like New York to lose work shifts. Some may qualify for unemployment...
Many Americans feel less financial stress thanks to pandemic-era government programs. Yet there are still signs of strain
A government report shows that while many Americans had more cash to work with thanks to stimulus efforts, debts are still a struggle for many.
Surveillance Capitalism: Policymakers must put an end to abusive practices
Financial Post Jim Balsillie Dec 15, 2021 I believe that capitalism in a liberal democratic society is by far the best system to promote human flourishing....
How your credit card debt can get in the way of your retirement savings
For the millions of Americans with credit card debt, saving enough for retirement can be a challenge. Experts have tips.
People want stocks and bitcoin as presents this year. How to handle financial gifts
Gifting stocks to children can be a great way to teach them about investing and improve financial literacy.
Rise of Regulatory Compliant DeFi Protocols
European Blockchain Convention Dec 17, 2021 European Blockchain Convection hosted an exciting conversation featuring crypto market leaders who agreed that decentralized finance (DeFi) would ultimately become...
Elizabeth Holmes and the Logic of Start-Up Bets
The New York Times Shira Ovide Dec 15, 2021 In the start-up world, there can be big payoff for investing and little incentive for asking questions...