JP Morgan warns CBDC could mean banks lose 20-30% of funding
Ledger Insights Aug 6, 2021 JP Morgan strategist Josh Younger has penned a piece warning that central bank digital currencies (CBDC) need to be designed to...
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Fintech earnings: Coinbase and Upstart report over 11-fold revenue growth
CNBC Ari Levy Aug 11, 2021 If you had any lingering doubts about the growth of fintech, take a peek at Tuesday night's earnings reports from...
Here’s how much cash retirees really need, according to financial advisors
With low interest rates and fears of inflation, retirees may worry about how much cash to have handy. Here’s how to figure it out, according to...
Jobs are still down 22% for low-wage workers. They’re up for everyone else
Employment among the lowest-paid workers remains far below its pre-Covid baseline. But mid- and high-wage workers have more than recovered.
$80 million in pre-orders: $50,000 camper that turns the Tesla Cybertruck into an RV
Business Insider Brittany Chang Aug 15, 2021 Chatter about Tesla's upcoming Cybertruck has subsided since its unveil in late 2019, but that's not stopping designers from...
Settlement in Plaid Fintech Data Case
Proskauer Jeffrey Neuburger Aug 7, 2021 On August 5, 2021, a proposed class action settlement was reached in the closely-watched privacy action against fintech services company...
Bezos' Blue Origin takes NASA to federal court over award of lunar lander contract to SpaceX
Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin filed a sealed complaint in federal court against NASA on Monday.
Even if you aren’t working, you may be able to open an IRA. Here’s how
If you are married and file taxes jointly, you can open a spousal individual retirement account and have your partner contribute.
Biden administration announces the biggest increase to food stamps ever
Starting in October, food assistance benefits will increase by an average of 25% above pre-pandemic levels.
College costs are rising and many families have no idea just how expensive higher education is
High school students and their parents are increasingly concerned about how much college will cost, and yet many are in the dark about the true sticker...
Op-ed: Small amounts of bitcoin can have a positive impact on your portfolio
With bitcoin, it's important to remember that many asset classes now commonplace in portfolios were once considered far too volatile for the average investor.
Retailers begin reporting this week, but the delta variant is a big wild card
Big retailers get their time to shine as they report earnings this week. The question is whether they can maintain momentum through the rest of 2021.
Democratic lawmakers want to expand Medicare. Here are the gaps in coverage and other costs to know
To the surprise of many new Medicare beneficiaries, the program has some holes and is far from free.
New apps match travelers with trips that fit their budgets, interests, rewards points and more
Travel app Elude is built around a "budget-first" search engine that offers users instant options for flights and accommodations within their price range.
Wall Street’s best-performing analysts think investors might be overlooking these stocks
TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Plug Power & Squarespace.