Student debt can make buying a home feel impossible. Here are your options
Half of people who haven't yet purchased a home blame their student debt. Here are strategies for getting approved for a mortgage even if you have...
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Long-term care needs among retirees varies widely, new research shows
While about 25% of retirees will need significant long-term care, many more will require either minimal support or none at all.
Oct 13, 2021: OSC virtual roundtable on ‘Rethinking Diversity in Capital Markets’
OSC Aug 25, 2021 (last updated Sep 16) The OSC is hosting a virtual roundtable to discuss whether, and how, the disclosure needs of Canadian investors,...
House Democrats’ tax plan would increase marriage penalty for wealthy couples
The legislation, if successful, may lead some higher-income couples to reconsider how they file their income taxes.
What are construction loans and how do they work?
Guest Post Sep 16, 2021 A construction loan is a kind of short-term financing provided by a bank that is used to finance the purchase of...
Oct 13, 2021: OSC virtual roundtable on ‘Rethinking Diversity in Capital Markets’ (details to come)
OSC Aug 25, 2021 (last updated Sep 16) The OSC is hosting a virtual roundtable to discuss whether, and how, the disclosure needs of Canadian investors,...
About 1 million more kids could get the child tax credit in the future thanks to this change in plan from Democrats
Making children with individual taxpayer identification numbers eligible for the child tax credit would extend the benefit to 1 million children
Impulse spending is an issue for many consumers. These tips can help you rein in the habit
More than 40% of consumers say they are worsening their financial situation by doing things like making impulse purchases and carrying more debt.
Understanding Startup Pricing Models
Learn more about the different types of pricing models startups may use, including freemium, subscription, cost plus, and more. Continue reading
Here are some tips for beating inflation as prices start to rise
As the economy picks up in the wake of the pandemic, so will inflation. Here's how to protect your wallet from rising costs.
A paid family leave policy could be coming to the U.S. Here's what it would look like
Legislation moving through Congress would make 12 weeks of paid leave available to most workers. Here's what we know about the policy so far.
Democrats look to extend the expanded monthly child tax credit payments through 2025. The terms could still be up for negotiation
As Democrats negotiate a host of legislative priorities, one possible area of debate is emerging — whether or not the child tax credit should be tied...
Democratic plan would close tax break on exchange-traded funds
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden has proposed a new tax on exchange-traded funds' in-kind transactions.
This is the age when Americans say they plan to retire
The younger investors are, the earlier they hope to retire, according to a survey. But that can be easier said than done.
This is age when Americans say they plan to retire
The younger investors are, the earlier they hope to retire, according to a survey. But that can be easier said than done.