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Here's the inflation breakdown for April 2024 — in one chart

The consumer price index rose 3.4% in April from a year earlier, marking a decrease from March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

7 months ago

529 college savings plans 'are better now than they've ever been,' expert says. Here are key changes for 2024

As of 2024, there are more benefits to college savings plans, including the flexibility to roll unused money into a Roth IRA free of tax penalties.

7 months ago

Valour Inc. Launches First Yield-Bearing Bitcoin ETP

DeFi | May 15, 2024 Innovative Yield-Bearing Bitcoin Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) by Valour Inc. Valour Inc., a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies, is partnering with the Core Foundation to launch the world's first yield-bearing Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). This innovative financial product aims to provide investors with returns directly from blockchain operations, specifically


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7 months ago

Financial advisors don't need to fear artificial intelligence, Betterment’s Thomas Moore says

Betterment's Thomas Moore recently shared his thoughts on what advisors should know about automation now ahead of the CNBC FA Summit on May 22.

7 months ago

3 Trends And Innovations In the Turf Maintenance Market

May 15, 2024 The golfing fairways are rising in the cities, turning local real estate into a preferred upscale locality. The lush green turf is attracting investors and thereby the market for grass and related products that are required to keep the turf healthy is growing into a billion-dollar industry. This market is fueled by


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7 months ago

Biden administration extends key deadline for student loan forgiveness

Student loan borrowers hoping for a one-time payment count adjustment now have until June 30, after the U.S. Department of Education extended the deadline.

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OpenAI Releases ChatGPT-4o. Real-Time Reasoning with Audio, Images, Text

AI | May 15, 2024 The Latest Version of ChatGPT Just Dropped Called ChatGPT-4o.  Here's What You Need To Know OpenAI just released it's latest version called ChatGPT-4o (that's 4 'o' and the 'o' stands for Omni) that introduces several enhancements and new features that are aimed at not only improving productivity and delivering that


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7 months ago

High inflation harms older households — and two factors determine who is most at risk, research finds

Retirees and near retirees face unique dilemmas when it comes to trying to make their money last amid rising prices.

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reveals insurer Chubb as confidential stock it’s been buying

His conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has acquired nearly 26 million shares of Chubb for a stake worth $6.7 billion.

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Interac Continued To Dominate The Online Transfer Payment Segment In Canada

May 14, 2024 Interac is the dominant online payment transfer system in Canada. Last August, the company reported that for the first time ever, they had recorded over a billion mobile transactions in the previous twelve-month period. They claimed this proves that Canadians prefer using a mobile device for everyday transactions. Mobile Interac Debits pass


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7 months ago

Generative AI Myths That Founders Should Know

GenAI | May 14, 2024 Generative AI Myths That Every Leader Should Know...Debunked Generative AI, a transformative technology, is often misunderstood. Here’s an overview addressing common myths about the expectation of GenAI that every leaders should know. Myth 1. Generative AI Creates Without Data Reality: Generative AI relies heavily on large datasets to identify patterns.


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7 months ago

Credit card delinquencies rise as more Gen Z cardholders are maxed out, New York Fed research shows

Credit card balances edged down in the first quarter; however more borrowers fell behind on their card payments, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found.

7 months ago

Education Dept. announces highest federal student loan interest rate in more than a decade

The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday the interest rates on federal student loans for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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A 20% home down payment isn't 'the law of the land,' analyst says. Here's how much people are paying

Homebuyers are making bigger down payments, but the average is well below 20%. While the share is considered as a standard, it's not "the law of the land."

7 months ago

GameStop, AMC rallies like 'watching a sitcom on repeat,' expert says. Here are the risks to monitor

It can be tempting to follow the clamor for "meme stocks." But experts warn that the prospects for big gains can also mean a risk of large losses.

7 months ago