Planning to travel? Here’s why you need to insure your next trip
Covid lockdowns last year saw many would-be travelers lose money because they had no travel insurance or the wrong kind. Here's what they're buying now and...
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States cutting unemployment benefits didn't get people back to work, study finds
People who lost federal unemployment benefits didn't rush to accept jobs in the weeks after state cuts, according to a new analysis.
These summer activities can impact next year's tax situation
Some things that are more common during the summer also may have an impact on your taxes, the IRS noted recently.
Quantum Computing on a Chip: Brace for the Revolution
Tom's Hardware Francisco Pires Jul 16, 2021 The development is being compared to the desktop computing system revolution of the 1960's. In a moment of triumph...
Values-based investing can be difficult to screen. Here’s what you need to know
As demand surges for values-driven investing, consumers struggle to pick sustainable, green or ESG funds. Financial experts cover what investors need to know.
Another 2.2 million stimulus checks have gone out. Here's who received the payments
The latest batch of stimulus payments brings the total disbursed to more than 171 million since the American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law in...
White House officials encourage states to get rental assistance out faster
Biden administration officials urged states and cities on Wednesday to move quickly to get rental assistance to households that have fallen behind.
Used car prices have surged. Here's how to make that work to your advantage
Although dealerships aren't negotiating much on price, there may be ways to capitalize on the current elevated values of used cars.
Consider this move before rolling company stock from your 401(k)
Those retiring with company stock in their 401(k) may consider this move to reduce future taxes. Here’s what to know before rolling over the balance to...
What you need to know about applying for rental assistance as national eviction ban comes to an end
The national eviction ban will lift in less than 10 days. There are still tens of billions of dollars available to help keep struggling renters in...
A wave of Canadians quitting their jobs is about to squeeze the labour market
Financial Post Victoria Wells Jul 21, 2021 Combination of job vacancies, people quitting or retiring will make labour shortages worse into the fall, RBC says It...
Thomas Peterffy says he owns some cryptocurrency because 'you have to play the odds'
"Even I myself have put a little bit of money into crypto," online brokerage pioneer Thomas Peterffy told CNBC on Wednesday.
How decentralized finance will transform business financial services – especially for SMEs
WEF Rebecca Liao Jul 19, 2021 Decentralized finance had a resurgence last summer. Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether are now becoming more widely accepted for payments...
Holding too much cash isn't growing your personal wealth. Do this instead
Investors in their 20s are holding nearly as much cash as retirees in their 80s and 90s, according to Personal Capital. Here's what they might do...
Colleges and unvaccinated students are set for a standoff this fall
Fewer 18- to 24-year-olds are vaccinated than any other age group. And yet, if college students want to register for classes, many will need to get...