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High-paying freelance jobs where you can earn $80,000 or more during the pandemic

High-paying freelance jobs where you can earn $80,000 or more during the pandemic

There are many freelance jobs in America that let you earn $80,000 in annual income or more during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

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A hedge fund looks to stop a big real estate owner from breaking up

A hedge fund looks to stop a big real estate owner from breaking up

Land & Buildings this week sent a letter to Apartment Investment & Management Co. over its spin-off plan.

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Financial aid might fall short for these college students next year. Here’s why

Financial aid might fall short for these college students next year. Here’s why

The coronavirus pandemic has put a dent in many families' finances. Since college aid for the 2021-22 school year is based on 2019 taxes, the packages may not reflect the new reality.

5 years ago
Unemployment benefits? Stimulus checks? Aid measures are in limbo as people's bills are still due

Unemployment benefits? Stimulus checks? Aid measures are in limbo as people's bills are still due

Even though Congress hasn't been able to reach a deal on another stimulus package, the bills are still due. Here's how to manage.

5 years ago
Medicare beneficiaries might get $200 to help with drug costs. Here's what we know so far

Medicare beneficiaries might get $200 to help with drug costs. Here's what we know so far

While the president said on Thursday that 33 million Medicare beneficiaries will each receive a $200 card to help pay for prescription drugs, details are slim.

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Ant Plans $17.5 Billion Hong Kong IPO, No Cornerstones

Ant Plans $17.5 Billion Hong Kong IPO, No Cornerstones

Bloomberg | Lulu Yilun Chen | Sep 23, 2020 Jack Ma’s Ant Group Co. is seeking to raise $17.5 billion in its Hong Kong share sale and won’t seek to lock in cornerstone investors, confident there will be plenty of demand for one of the largest equity deals in the financial hub, according to people


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Here are the top 5 U.S. cities for retirement

Here are the top 5 U.S. cities for retirement

Heading south for retirement may be your best bet, according to this report.

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The Supreme Court may gut the Affordable Care Act. What's next?

The Supreme Court may gut the Affordable Care Act. What's next?

The Supreme Court is expected to hear oral arguments in November in a case against the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The decade-old law may not survive, which would mean less coverage, higher costs and eroded protections for many Americans.

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OSFI launches consultation on technology risks in the financial sector (Deadline:  Dec 15)

OSFI launches consultation on technology risks in the financial sector (Deadline: Dec 15)

OSFI | Release | Sep 15, 2020 OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 15, 2020 /CNW/ - Today the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) launched a three-month consultation with the publication of a discussion paper, Developing financial sector resilience in a digital world.  The paper focuses on risks arising from rapid technological advancement and digitalization, as


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5 years ago
Investor Basics: What Does Going Public Mean?

Investor Basics: What Does Going Public Mean?

In this blog, we will be walking through what it means for a company to go public, different means of taking a company public, and how that can impact pre-IPO investors. Continue reading

5 years ago
Wealthsimple Crypto launches after 130,000 signed up to waitlist

Wealthsimple Crypto launches after 130,000 signed up to waitlist

Wealth Professional | James Burton |Sep 23, 2020 Robo-advisor trumpets easy-to-use, transparent and safe product, which is now open to investors Weathsimple Crypto went live yesterday, with more than 130,000 Canadians having signed on to the waitlist since the product was announced last month. The digital platform is offering commission-free trading of the two largest


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Op-ed: The pandemic has forced firms to offer early retirement plans. Here’s what to consider before you decide to pack it in

Op-ed: The pandemic has forced firms to offer early retirement plans. Here’s what to consider before you decide to pack it in

Amid the pandemic downturn, some firms are offering early retirement to executives as part of efforts aimed at sparing the jobs of younger and less well paid employees. For corporate executives staring at a possible early and unexpected retirement, here are some recommendations to determine if the package you've been offered is the right one for you.

5 years ago
Congressional lawmakers worry Trump’s payroll tax deferral will hurt Social Security

Congressional lawmakers worry Trump’s payroll tax deferral will hurt Social Security

President Donald Trump signed an executive order in August that will let certain workers put off paying taxes toward Social Security that come out of their paychecks through the end of the year. Some lawmakers and advocates see it as an attack on the program.

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Taxes are about to rise for New Jersey millionaires. There aren’t many ways to duck the levies

Taxes are about to rise for New Jersey millionaires. There aren’t many ways to duck the levies

Taxes may rise soon for the wealthiest households in the Garden State. Planning ahead to mitigate the blow is easier said than done. Here's why.

5 years ago
Stimulus standoff: What could prompt Congress to send more financial aid to Americans

Stimulus standoff: What could prompt Congress to send more financial aid to Americans

With Washington lawmakers still at odds over the next stimulus relief package, some question whether they should move on the initiatives they do agree on. While political leaders on both sides say something needs to get done, disagreement on an overall price tag stands in their way.

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