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Taxes may be the top reason why Americans want to renounce their citizenship

Wherever you live and regardless of where you work, the taxman is expecting a slice of your income. Seven out of 10 U.S. citizens abroad don't think they should have to file with the IRS, according to a survey by Greenback Expat Tax Services.

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Tax-saving moves you can still make before the July 15 deadline

With only two weeks left until this year's tax filing deadline, there's still time to make some key moves that could translate into nice tax savings.

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How to switch careers in a pandemic

Even without an undergraduate degree in "STEM" — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — the increasing popularity of coding programs and boot camps makes it possible to switch careers to tech.

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Why extending the PPP application deadline might not help small businesses

The Senate passed a measure to extend the Paycheck Protection Program application deadline to Aug. 8. Accountants say small businesses will need more targeted help to stay afloat.

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Bobby Bonilla 'took the Mets to the woodshed' with his lucrative 25-year deal

The Mets pay Bobby Bonilla nearly $1.2 million each year on July 1. The deal is among the best for a player in sports history for several reasons.

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Stimulus checks, back-to-work bonuses, bigger jobless benefits? What the next relief bill might look like

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are starting to discuss what they will or won't include in the next coronavirus relief package. But one political analyst says they might not have as many choices as they think when it comes to how generous they have to be to prop up the ailing U.S. economy.

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Bank of Canada partners with the Bank for International Settlements to launch innovation centre

Bank of Canada | Release | Jun 30, 2020 The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Bank of Canada announced today they will be launching a BIS Innovation Hub centre to advance fintech innovation within the central banking community. The centre will open in Toronto within two years and is one of four locations

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Digital Financial Inclusion in the Times of COVID-19

IMF Blog | By Ulric Eriksson von Allmen, Purva Khera, Sumiko Ogawa, and Ratna Sahay | July 1, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic could be a game changer for digital financial services. Low-income households and small firms can benefit greatly from advances in mobile money, fintech services, and online banking. Financial inclusion as a result of

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Millennials look to boost their emergency funds even as the pandemic scrambles their plans

With plans on hold and hearing echoes of 2008, millennials are trying harder to build financial security.

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PPP loans are ending. Here's where small businesses can turn now

The Paycheck Protection Program will stop approving new applications after June 30. Other relief options may be limited for struggling businesses.

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Billionaire Barry Sternlicht sees a 'vicious cycle' of pain if U.S. businesses can't reopen

Billionaire global investor Barry Sternlicht told CNBC the U.S. could see "extreme distress" if the businesses cannot get back to operating due to the coronavirus.

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Lights! Camera! Action! How to ace your video interview and get the job offer

Competition is fierce for jobs, so making sure you are prepared for a virtual interview is crucial.

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Fun money lessons for your kids this summer

School is out, but you can still find the time to teach your kids about money this summer.

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Amazon's AWS establishes new aerospace cloud unit as Jeff Bezos increases bets on outer space

Amazon Web Services, the cloud-computing branch of the e-commerce giant, is further expanding its services in the growing space industry.

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This is what unemployment benefits will pay without the extension of an extra $600 a week

The $600 weekly supplement to unemployment benefits, created by the CARES Act coronavirus relief law, will end after July 31, absent an extension. The average American would go from fully replacing lost wages to replacing about a third.

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