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Medicare will cover early vaccines for Covid

The Trump administration has released a plan to make an emergency-use vaccines available to Medicare beneficiaries with no cost-sharing.

5 years ago

Worried about recent volatile markets? Financial experts say stick to a plan

U.S. stocks have been on a roller-coaster ride this year that shows no signs of stopping. Advisors recommend embracing volatility and having a plan.

5 years ago

You should be optimizing your cloud operations right now: Here’s how

TechRepublic | Scott Matteson | Oct 6, 2020 In my capacity as a system administrator, I've definitely seen the benefits of cloud services which my organization implemented before the pandemic. Not only do we rely on Microsoft 365 apps, we are safely and securely able to use local applications such as Microsoft Teams, which connect to cloud-based servers


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5 years ago

Visa, Mastercard and Amex profits hit by lack of international travel during pandemic

The major credit card companies reported double digit drops in profits, pointing in part to a slowdown in international travel. 

5 years ago

It's legal to give bad financial advice. New SEC protections may not help much

Financial advisors and brokers exist under two different regulatory regimes. A new SEC rule sought to level the playing field but may not have helped much.

5 years ago

Biometric payment, access and ID cards launching around the world

Biometric Update | Chris Burt | Oct 24, 2020 Biometric cards for payments, access control and digital identity in several regional markets featured prominently among the top news stories in the biometrics industry this week. A new partnership on biometric payment cards by Mastercard and Idemia is being launched with a pilot expected in Q4. The card


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5 years ago

Here's what you should know about Trump, Biden and your taxes

The clock is ticking down to Election Day. Here's a breakdown of where President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden stand on key tax policies.

5 years ago

All-In on DeFi: Why the Days of Centralized Exchanges Are Numbered

coindesk | Changpeng Zhao | Oct 29, 2020 DeFi, or decentralized finance, finally found its footing this year, with numerous DeFi tokens and protocols gaining widespread traction amongst crypto users. Powered by smart contract technology, innovations like yield farming have allowed everyday users to earn unprecedented interest on their crypto assets. DeFi is booming, and today


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5 years ago

ASC Updates Raising Capital for Small Businesses Resource: Fostering Alberta’s New Economy

Alberta Securities Commission | Denise Weeres | Oct 29, 2020 ASC has just rolled out some new, plain language, Small Business web-content intended to help entrepreneurs and their advisors navigate the securities law requirements when raising capital through the sale of shares or other securities.  It provides some key terms, frequently asked questions, overview of


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5 years ago

This is Goldman’s bet to break into a $32 billion industry serving the world's biggest corporations

Decades late to the global cash management industry ruled by Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase, Goldman hopes to leapfrog rivals by offering a fresh approach.

5 years ago

Closed-end funds may be option for retirees searching for portfolio income

If you're among the many retired investors seeking income, closed-end funds may be an appropriate part of your portfolio.

5 years ago

Op-ed: Investors need to know exactly what being a ‘fiduciary’ advisor means

The most important factor when choosing a financial advisor is that they be a fiduciary. A fiduciary has a legal duty to act in a client's best interest. It's also important to know that many advisors are not fiduciaries.

5 years ago

This start-up promised higher interest rates on savings. Now some customers are struggling to get their money back

Beam Financial attracted customers with promises of higher interest rates on their savings. But after their mobile app temporarily went down in September, and amid complaints over lackluster customer service, some clients are eager to withdraw their money. Weeks after those requests, they're still waiting.

5 years ago

Dividends and buybacks are rebounding, but it's not all good news

Five of the 42 companies that suspended their dividends reinstated their dividend, at least partially.

5 years ago

Real estate fintech CoreLogic receives multiple bids at more than $80 a share, sources say

Property data and analytics firm CoreLogic has received multiple takeover bids at north of $80 a share.

5 years ago