Op-ed: Should you use extra cash to invest or pay off debt? Here are some options
When you come into money, do you pay off debt or invest? No matter which option you choose, take the time to think it through, make...
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Here’s why Democrats’ proposed elimination of Roth conversions for the wealthy doesn’t start until 2032
House Democrats proposed a repeal of Roth conversions for the wealthy. But the provision wouldn't take effect for a decade.
Here are some smart financial moves for new parents
There are many financial moves new and expecting parents should make for a healthier household budget and to protect children down the road.
SEC says brokers enticed by payment for order flow are making trading into a game to lure investors
Wall Street's main regulator on Monday released its highly anticipated report on the jaw-dropping GameStop mania earlier this year.
If you're joining a Medicare Advantage Plan for the first time, here's what you need to know
While Advantage Plans have continued growing in popularity among Medicare beneficiaries, it's important to know the pros and cons of such coverage.
IMF Seminar (On-demand): Digital Money Revolution
IMF Annual Meetings (2021 Washington DC) Oct 18, 2021 Overview of IMF Seminar 'Digital Money Revolution' Digital finance innovations—central bank digital currencies, private eMoney, stable coins,...
First bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund starts trading Tuesday. What to know before adding it to your portfolio
The first U.S. bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund will start trading Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange. What to know before adding it to your portfolio.
NASA spacecraft launches toward Jupiter asteroids on an intricate path charted by Excel
NASA's latest exploration spacecraft launched over the weekend, beginning a 12-year journey to visit Jupiter's Trojan asteroids.
The Great Resignation may lead companies to offer employees financial wellness benefits
Financial wellness benefits can help those dealing with financial anxiety and can also benefit employers, including their recruitment efforts, experts say.
Foreign property tax implications associated with owning cryptocurrencies
Financial Post Jamie Golombek Oct 14, 2021 Where, exactly, is your cryptocurrency located? It's complicated If you hold foreign property whose total cost exceeds $100,000 at...
Canadian securities regulators seek comment on climate-related disclosure requirements
CSA Release Oct 18, 2021 Calgary and Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published for comment proposed climate-related disclosure requirements. The proposed requirements address...
Large cash lottery drawings were not enough to increase Covid-19 vaccination rates, study finds
Certain states offered Covid-19 lotteries with large cash drawings in an effort to increase their vaccination rates. But the incentives had little effect.
First American bitcoin ETF (ProShares Trust) looks set to debut Tuesday
MarketWatch Mark DeCambre Oct 18, 2021 ProShares looked set to offer the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund, marking a major milestone in the crypto sector as digital...
Covid-related scams have bilked Americans out of $586 million
Fraud linked to Covid-19 has cost Americans $586 million. However, scams seem to be on the decline.
CFTC fines Tether US$41M for misleading claims about currency backing
Bloomberg Jesse Westbrook Oct 15, 2021 Tether will pay US$41 million to settle allegations it lied in claiming its digital tokens were fully backed by fiat...