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Op-ed: There is no such thing as truly risk-free — even going to cash

Op-ed: There is no such thing as truly risk-free — even going to cash

While holding or moving to cash might feel good mentally and help avoid short-term stock market volatility, it is unlikely to be wise over the long-term. Cash doesn't earn any return and does not grow in value, so inflation erodes its purchasing power over time.

6 years ago
About $1.4 billion in stimulus checks sent to deceased Americans

About $1.4 billion in stimulus checks sent to deceased Americans

About 1.1 million stimulus payments were sent in error to dead people, as the U.S. government rushed to get financial help to Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic. A new report highlights methods the government can use to get that money back and avoid future errors.

6 years ago
Brokers will have to tell you a lot more about what they are advising you to buy starting next week

Brokers will have to tell you a lot more about what they are advising you to buy starting next week

Regulation Best Interest takes effect June 30, requiring broker-dealers to act in the best interest of their clients.

6 years ago
Many American expats are still waiting for their $1,200 stimulus checks

Many American expats are still waiting for their $1,200 stimulus checks

Americans who live in other countries are among those who still have not received their coronavirus stimulus checks. Because their payments are mostly in the form of paper checks that must be sent internationally, they may face a longer wait than most.

6 years ago
The rapid rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program raises fraud risk, government watchdog finds

The rapid rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program raises fraud risk, government watchdog finds

As of June 12, the Small Business Administration processed some $512 million in PPP loans for business owners in need. The speedy implementation of the program and limited underwriting could lead to potential fraud, the Government Accountability Office found.

6 years ago
Liquid Avatar to Present at Apex Comic Group’s San Diego Comic-Con Virtual Panel

Liquid Avatar to Present at Apex Comic Group’s San Diego Comic-Con Virtual Panel

KABN North America | Ben Kessler | Jun 25, 2020 Liquid Avatar launches open call for emerging artists at world's largest comic book, fantasy and manga event Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2020) - KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. (CSE: KABN) (the "Company" or "KABN" or "KABN North America"), a Canadian Fintech company that

6 years ago
Litigation financing may tempt investors with high returns. What to know before buying in

Litigation financing may tempt investors with high returns. What to know before buying in

As investors hunt for returns that are uncorrelated to the markets, interest in this small, risky slice of the investment world may grow. However, not just anyone can get in on litigation-financing investing — and those who do should be aware of the risks that come with it.

6 years ago
More employees want to combine some work and retirement. Four ways to get started

More employees want to combine some work and retirement. Four ways to get started

If you want to shore up your retirement savings, working longer might make sense for you. But there's more to it than just punching the clock into your 60s. Here's how to plan for that transition.

6 years ago
Accurate economic research group using math derived from skull measurements sees slower recovery

Accurate economic research group using math derived from skull measurements sees slower recovery

The recovery is most likely to be "U-shaped" where the economy gradually climbs out of a recession, a study at MIT and State Street said.

6 years ago
Maxar's $140 million buyout of 3D analytics firm will 'supercharge' satellite imagery, CEO says

Maxar's $140 million buyout of 3D analytics firm will 'supercharge' satellite imagery, CEO says

Space company Maxar Technologies is taking full ownership of 3D analytics firm Vricon from Swedish aerospace firm Saab.

6 years ago
Op-Ed: The CARES Act makes it easier to tap your 401(k). Here's exactly what you need to know before you do

Op-Ed: The CARES Act makes it easier to tap your 401(k). Here's exactly what you need to know before you do

The CARES Act has made it easier for workers suffering due to the Covid-19 pandemic to tap their 401(k) plans and IRAs. Here's what to know before making a withdrawal from your retirement savings account.

6 years ago
In your 20s? Master the basics of personal finance today to get yourself on the right track

In your 20s? Master the basics of personal finance today to get yourself on the right track

The adult world has many confusing concepts, but remember: Most people are not geniuses. Yet they manage to navigate, and so can you.

6 years ago
Treasury may consider delaying Tax Day to Sept. 15, Mnuchin says

Treasury may consider delaying Tax Day to Sept. 15, Mnuchin says

A second delay for Tax Day isn't entirely out of the picture. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Bloomberg on Tuesday that a delay beyond July 15 is "something we may consider."

6 years ago
Next coronavirus legislation could usher in a second set of stimulus checks. What to know before you count on the money

Next coronavirus legislation could usher in a second set of stimulus checks. What to know before you count on the money

As Congress gets ready to consider another stimulus package, President Donald Trump said this week that stimulus checks could be a part of the mix. But Americans would first have to wait for political negotiations and another deployment of payments.

6 years ago
'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary: Many businesses using the 'pandemic as a cloak' to cut jobs

'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary: Many businesses using the 'pandemic as a cloak' to cut jobs

"This is great for earnings in the S&P. It's not great for employment," Kevin O'Leary told CNBC.

6 years ago