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You’re running out of time to use these tax-advantaged funds

You’re running out of time to use these tax-advantaged funds

The IRS rolled out special rules for flexible spending accounts earlier this year. What you need to know.

5 years ago
Working remotely from paradise? What it means for your taxes

Working remotely from paradise? What it means for your taxes

Working remotely from a beach in the Caribbean sounds heavenly, but make sure you understand what this means for your taxes before you go.

5 years ago
With election nearing a resolution, investors see some market-friendly themes emerging

With election nearing a resolution, investors see some market-friendly themes emerging

With the election over, some old themes will be reemerging, regardless of who will be the president.

5 years ago
Asia investors should focus on the region's 'robust' data instead of the U.S. election: Aberdeen

Asia investors should focus on the region's 'robust' data instead of the U.S. election: Aberdeen

Aberdeen Standard Investments' Kenneth Akintewe says investors in Asia should focus on the strong data emerging from the region instead of the U.S. election.

5 years ago
Some 401(k) investors moved to fixed income this week and may have missed rally

Some 401(k) investors moved to fixed income this week and may have missed rally

The amount of daily trading in 401(k) plans — traditionally seen as a place to buy and hold investments — increased significantly at the start of the week.

5 years ago
Wealthsimple set to launch new ETF for Muslim investors in 2021

Wealthsimple set to launch new ETF for Muslim investors in 2021

betakit | Isabelle Kirkwood | Nov 3, 2020  Toronto-based Wealthsimple has revealed plans to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF), which the startup says will offer investors access to a diversified index of Shariah-compliant stocks. Toronto-based Mackenzie Investments, a subsidiary of Montreal-headquartered Power Corporation (which owns a majority stake in Wealthsimple), will serve as the fund’s trustee,


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Canada crawling toward AI regulatory regime

Canada crawling toward AI regulatory regime

EP&T | Christopher Reynolds | Nov 4, 2020 Last week, privacy watchdogs revealed that five million images of shoppers’ faces were collected without their consent at a dozen of Canada’s most popular malls. Real estate company Cadillac Fairview embedded cameras equipped with facial-recognition technology, which draws on machine-learning algorithms, in digital information kiosks to discern customers’


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5 years ago
Fed holds rates near zero —  here’s how that benefits Americans and their wallets

Fed holds rates near zero — here’s how that benefits Americans and their wallets

The central bank’s approach to interest rates could help cash-strapped Americans, even without a second round of stimulus.

5 years ago
New recommendations outline who in Canada could get a COVID-19 vaccine first

New recommendations outline who in Canada could get a COVID-19 vaccine first

CTV News | Ryan Flanagan | Nov 5, 2020 Essential workers and others who face increased risks related to COVID-19 should be vaccinated against the disease before everyone else, according to new recommendations submitted to the federal government. Although Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that all Canadians will be able to get an approved


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5 years ago
 Medicare beneficiaries say they'd take an early Covid vaccine

Medicare beneficiaries say they'd take an early Covid vaccine

Many Medicare beneficiaries, who are generally more at risk for developing complications from Covid, are open to early vaccines and experimental treatments.

5 years ago
A Biden administration and divided Congress is 'nirvana for growth stocks,' Jim Cramer says

A Biden administration and divided Congress is 'nirvana for growth stocks,' Jim Cramer says

After dumping growth stocks and swapping into value plays, money managers are rotating back to growth as election results come in, the "Mad Money" host said.

5 years ago
Here are tips for getting your 2021 Medicare drug coverage right during open enrollment

Here are tips for getting your 2021 Medicare drug coverage right during open enrollment

The premiums, deductibles and other cost-sharing can change yearly for Part D prescription drug coverage, which makes it important to evaluate your options.

5 years ago
Laid off again? Here’s what you need to know about collecting unemployment benefits

Laid off again? Here’s what you need to know about collecting unemployment benefits

Workers may face a second round of layoffs if surging coronavirus cases lead to new shutdowns. Many will likely be able to collect unemployment benefits again.

5 years ago
What Uber, Lyft Prop 22 win could mean for the future of all freelance work

What Uber, Lyft Prop 22 win could mean for the future of all freelance work

Uber and Lyft are big winners as a result of California's Prop 22 decision on independent contractors, but freelancers across all professions may be relieved.

5 years ago