Same-sex couples may get a tax break from Democrats’ $1.75 trillion social plan
The Build Back Better Act would let same-sex married couples file a joint tax return for years before 2010, which might yield a net tax benefit.
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Top college athletes strategize how to turn their 'brand' into financial gains with new sponsorship deals
College athletes and recruits are now allowed to engage in "NIL activities" consistent with state law where their school is located.
Alberta Securities Commission adopts small biz finder’s exemption
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...
Experts offer crucial money advice college graduates need to hear but never get
It's never too early to start working with a financial advisor, say experts who specialize in teaching college graduates how to handle life's financial hurdles.
Op-ed: Lessons from past financial crises can become preparation for the future
In past financial crises, many investors changed their behaviors, sometimes for the better, other times not. Financial professionals can help investors plan.
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.
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...
Views from the Market: Midmarket M&A and Private Equity Podcast
Stikeman Elliot Mario Nigro Oct 27, 2021 Please join us – at your convenience – for a new series of podcasts on private equity and midmarket...
How to pay 0% capital gains taxes with a six-figure income
Married investors filing together making more than $100,000 may owe 0% long-term capital gains taxes when selling assets. Here’s what investors need to know.
Half of Multinational Firms Use Digital Currency for Cross-Border Payments (or Plan to)
PYMNTS Nov 10, 2021 Cryptocurrencies are quickly finding favor as digital assets with diverse applications. B2B companies, financial institutions (FIs) and FinTechs alike are eyeing their...
SEC rejects the VanEck Bitcoin Trust ETF
Investment Executive James Langton Nov 12, 2021 Regulator continues to be concerned about market manipulation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected a proposed Bitcoin-based...
U.S. State Department offers $10M to hunt Darkside cyber group
CNN Sean Lyngaas Nov 4, 2021 The US State Department is offering up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of senior...
Some Medicare beneficiaries will pay $578 a month for their 2022 Part B coverage
With Medicare's standard Part B premium jumping to $170.10 next year, monthly surcharges for higher-income beneficiaries will go up, as well.
How inflation, Medicare and taxes could eat away at your Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2022
Social Security benefits are poised to get their biggest increase in decades next year. But those monthly checks may not go as far.
Is a 4-day workweek the answer to employee burnout? Most American workers say yes
Some employers are starting to look at a four-day workweek to address employee mental health and combat the "Great Resignation."