Should you use your 401(k) to pay off credit card debt? What the experts say
Those with persistent credit card balances may be tempted to dig into their retirement savings to knock out the debt.
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Bitcoin 'whales' jump back into market during cryptocurrency's rebound to $50,000
Cryptocurrency accounts holding roughly $50 million or more worth of bitcoin have steadily increased their buying since the end of June, according to new data.
1 in 10 people currently invest in cryptocurrencies, many for ease of trading, CNBC survey finds
More than 10% of those surveyed said they're invested in cryptocurrency, ranking the digital coins fourth after real estate, stocks, mutual funds and bonds.
Enhanced tax credits become ‘bargaining points’ in divorce cases
The enhanced tax credits for 2021 are becoming bargaining points in divorce cases. Here’s what ex-spouses and soon-to-be ex-spouses need to know.
Fidelity bites on bitcoin
Boston Globe Scott Kirsner Aug 16, 2021 Fidelity says that 90% of its biggest clients are interested in accessing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The firm is...
Half of young investors invested their stimulus money, CNBC survey finds. Here's where they put it.
Newer and younger investors were more likely to invest their stimulus money into assets such as individual stocks and cryptocurrency.
Corporate card start-up Ramp more than doubles valuation in five months to $3.9 billion
The fundraising is the latest evidence of a fintech boom after the coronavirus pandemic supercharged the category.
SEC v. Ripple Legal Weeds: SEC caught erasing documents relevant to XRP lawsuit
Finance Feeds Rick Steves Aug 18 2021 The transcript is included in the most recent SEC motion in regard to the privilege dispute between the agency...
These are all the important child tax credit dates you need to know
There are a few important dates and deadlines pertaining to the enhanced child tax credit that families should know about.
Take home now, pay later with no interest fees
McKinsey Company Aug 17, 2021 Financing at the point of sale may be a small share of unsecured lending in the United States today, but it’s...
Coinberry gets relief from OSC to trade crypto
Investment Executive James Langton Aug 20, 2021 The ruling includes investment limits, disclosure rules and regulatory reporting conditions Crypto-trading platform Coinberry is the latest firm to...
Are you a Pig, Gazelle or Bear? Beyond Unicorns, Zoology of startups
Sifted Maija Palmer Aug 18, 2021 We all know about unicorns, the term for a startup company with a valuation of more than $1bn which was...
Private foundation, donor-advised fund or both: Here are tips for deciding what makes sense for your charitable dollars
While both donor-advised funds and private foundations let you donate money over time while getting an immediate tax break, there are some key differences.
Ending unemployment benefits had little impact on jobs and fueled $2 billion spending cut, study finds
States that withdrew early from federal unemployment programs saw households cut spending by nearly $2 billion through early August, according to a new study.