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Student loan debt swelled under Biden, despite historic forgiveness

Student loan debt swelled under Biden, despite historic forgiveness

Despite President Joe Biden's unprecedented rate of student loan forgiveness, the country's outstanding debt still grew while he was in office. Here's why.

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Cross-Border Payments and Regulatory Compliance

Cross-Border Payments and Regulatory Compliance

Feb 3, 2025 In today's interconnected global economy, cross-border payments are the lifeblood of international trade, enabling businesses to transact seamlessly across borders. However, for fintech companies, navigating the complex landscape of cross-border payments presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities, particularly concerning regulatory compliance. This article delves into these intricacies, highlighting the hurdles


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Canada and U.S. Agree to 30-Day Pause on Tariffs

Canada and U.S. Agree to 30-Day Pause on Tariffs

Tariffs | Feb 3, 2025 A Window for Trade Talks - Canada and U.S. Agree to 30 Day Pause on Tariffs After Trump-Trudeau Call The 25% tariffs on Canadian imports into the U.S. (and 10% on energy) have been temporarily paused following a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin


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As markets absorb tariff news, it's a wake-up call for individual investors, experts say

As markets absorb tariff news, it's a wake-up call for individual investors, experts say

Plans for new tariffs on Canada and China and Mexico sent stocks falling early Monday. Even as markets recover, experts say it's a wake-up call for investors.

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Tariff Trade War Hits Canada – What’s Happening

Tariff Trade War Hits Canada – What’s Happening

Tariffs | Feb 3, 2025 Canada's Trade Story – What’s Happening Now and Next On February 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China to begin February 4, 2025. The White House claims that the move was necessary to offset illegal drug trafficking (specifically fentanyl) and stop illegal immigration


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Tariffs may have 'slammed shut' the window for interest rate cuts in 2025, economist says

Tariffs may have 'slammed shut' the window for interest rate cuts in 2025, economist says

Proposed tariffs are expected to raise inflation and keep interest rates elevated into 2026, if they take effect, according to economists.

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Millennials reimagine retirement: 'The end game might not be ... sitting on my Adirondack chair'

Millennials reimagine retirement: 'The end game might not be ... sitting on my Adirondack chair'

More than one-third, or 37%, of Americans want a retirement that looks different from previous generations, a recent report finds.

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Nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers miss this 'valuable credit' worth thousands, IRS says

Nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers miss this 'valuable credit' worth thousands, IRS says

Nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers miss the earned income tax credit, which was worth an average of $2,743 in 2023, according to the IRS.

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Trump coin leads tumble in meme cryptocurrencies as tariffs rock global markets

Trump coin leads tumble in meme cryptocurrencies as tariffs rock global markets

Meme coins plummeted over the weekend as President Donald Trump signed new tariffs, kicking off a trade war that caused investors to dump risk assets.

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L.A. wildfire victims face financial anxiety amid recovery: 'The uncertainty is very unsettling'

L.A. wildfire victims face financial anxiety amid recovery: 'The uncertainty is very unsettling'

The wildfires that tore through Los Angeles have left residents with ample financial anxieties. There are few answers right now.

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This 79-year-old lost her home in the California wildfires. 'I hope to live long enough to see it rebuilt'

This 79-year-old lost her home in the California wildfires. 'I hope to live long enough to see it rebuilt'

Karen Bagnard lost her home of more than 50 years in Altadena, California, to the area's devastating wildfires. Now, she hopes to rebuild.

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Top Wall Street analysts are optimistic about the growth prospects of these 3 stocks

Top Wall Street analysts are optimistic about the growth prospects of these 3 stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights three stocks favored by Wall Street, including Netflix and Intuitive Surgical.

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We asked 10 travel agents: What's the top under-the-radar destination? Here's what they said

We asked 10 travel agents: What's the top under-the-radar destination? Here's what they said

Travel specialists weigh in with the most underrated places to visit, along with can't-miss activities in each locale and the best times to go.

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Third Point pushes back on a pitch to take Soho House private. Three ways the firm can maximize value

Third Point pushes back on a pitch to take Soho House private. Three ways the firm can maximize value

Activist Third Point recently wrote a letter to Soho House, calling on the company's board to ensure a fair sales process for the company.

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Capital Gains Tax Delay to 2026 Amid CRA Legal Battles

Capital Gains Tax Delay to 2026 Amid CRA Legal Battles

Capital Gains Tax | Jan 31, 2025 Capital Gains Tax Increase Delayed Until 2026 as CRA Faces Legal Challenges According to Reuters and CBC, the federal government is delaying the proposed increase to the controversial capital gains tax until January 1, 2026.  This is good news (at least temporarily) for innovation and investment in Canada. 


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