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Warren Buffett and Becky Quick covered a wide variety of topics in the interviews that aired in a two-hour special on CNBC.

The Education Department has announced it will delay the implementation of wage garnishment and other collections efforts for defaulted student loans.

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NCFA Fintech Whisperer | Jan 10 to Jan 16, 2026 This live weekly NCFA intelligence page tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs build, sell, raise capital, and operate under scrutiny. Coverage prioritizes Canada and includes global events that directly influence competitive conditions, market access, and execution realities across fintech sectors.  This page will

Utility bills are rising in many parts of the U.S. despite Trump's promise to lower energy prices during his presidential campaign.

The Republican framework for "Reconciliation 2.0" includes an expansion for the child and dependent care tax credit. Here's what families need to know.

Employer concern about their workers' financial life has grown as many households struggle to manage the rising cost of living.

Employer concern about their workers' financial life has grown as many households struggle to manage the rising cost of living.

Fintech in Canada | January 15, 2026 A $280M Continuation Fund Supports Fintechs Staying Private Longer In January 2026, Portage confirmed it will manage select Point72 Ventures fintech assets through a US$280 million continuation vehicle and will become the general partner of the fund. This is Portage’s first large scale move into secondaries and supports

World's top ethereum treasury company said Thursday it made a $200 million equity investment in Beast Industries.

More than 800,000 federal student loan holders remain stuck in a backlog of applications for an affordable repayment plan or debt forgiveness.

Crypto | Jan 15, 2026 Ontario Court Orders Binance to Pay $261,900 For Abusive Offshore Arbitration Bid Against Class Action Plaintiffs On January 9, 2026, the Ontario Superior Court ordered Binance to pay $261,900 in legal costs after finding that its attempt to force a Hong Kong arbitration was abusive and aimed at intimidating Canadian

Students are putting more emphasis on career training and post-college employment, as more opt for a two-year degree or even shorter-term credentials. 

President Donald Trump wants to send payments directly to households for health costs. Experts think the plan may raise costs and the number of uninsured.

The average amount owed on car trade-ins with negative equity rose to $7,214 — an all-time high, according to new data from car website Edmunds.