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Despite APRs that can top 30%, some shoppers still like retail credit cards over buy now, pay later plans

Some shoppers prefer retail store credit cards over buy now, pay later loans. Either way, here's what you need to consider.

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Here's what to know before 'taking some risk off the table' with bitcoin profits, advisor says

The price of bitcoin sailed past $100,000 in early December and is up more than 130% year to date. Here's how to decide whether to rebalance.

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Paying down debt is Americans' top financial goal for 2025. Here are some tips that can help

More Americans expect their finances will improve in the New Year, a new Bankrate survey finds. A popular financial goal in 2025 is to pay down debts.

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The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point. Here's what that means for you

The central bank has now shaved a full percentage off its benchmark rate since September. Here's what it means for your borrowing costs.

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TD Bank Scandal Update: $3B Fine, Arrests, and Scrutiny

AML | Dec 18, 2024 TD Bank Under Pressure as ex-Employee Arrested and U.S. Senators Demanding Answers Back in May 2024, the TD Bank money-laundering scandal hit wires with the CEO Bharat Masrani departing amid a monstrous $3B fine.  Yes, that's the same TD Bank Chief that was seeking a level playing field with startup


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3 days ago

Narwhal Project: Growth Insights from the Class of 2014

Scale-up Research | Dec 18, 2024 Scaling Canadian Fintech and Lessons from the Narwhal Project Class of 2014 Ten years ago Canada’s tech sector had launched 260 startups that had raised at least $500,000 in what became known as the "Class of 2014" (14 page PDF).  These companies not only showed early promise and were


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Senate may soon vote on a bill to change certain Social Security rules. Here's what to know

In the final days of this Congressional session, the Senate could vote to nix rules affecting certain pensioners that have been in place for decades.

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These are the top 10 'housing hot spots' for 2025 — none are in Florida

It's too soon to tell if 2025 will be a housing market favoring buyers or sellers. But some areas could offer affordable conditions, according to experts.

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ETFs will soon beat mutual funds among financial advisor holdings, report finds

Advisors estimate they will hold more client assets with exchange-traded funds than mutual funds by 2026, according to Cerulli Associates.

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With the Fed poised to cut rates, 'there's an urgency to act now' to get best returns on cash, expert says

With the Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates again, experts say cash savers would be wise to shop around now for the best yields.

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Why new retirees may need to rethink the 4% rule

Investors may need to lower their first-year retirement withdrawals due to lower expectations for long-term stock, bond and cash returns, Morningstar said.

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Who Should Apply For a Small Business Loan Online?

Dec 17, 2024 There are various financing solutions available to your business, from term loans from banks and online lenders, to microloans. This article will briefly review some common methods. Traditional lenders typically require good credit, two years in business and extensive paperwork in order to qualify for loans. Furthermore, collateral may also be required


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Gensler’s Final Salvo as SEC Targets Unicoin in Crypto Clash

Enforcement | Dec 17, 2024 Unicoin Receives SEC Wells Notice During Gensler's Final Weeks at the SEC As reported by Fortune, crypto tokenization and real-world-assets (RWA) juggernaut, Unicoin, received a Wells Notice from the SEC as they prepare for a major transition with new leadership direction.  Yes, still turbulence in the industry with Gensler stepping


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Federal student loan forgiveness opportunities lost to those who refinance, CFPB warns

With the Federal Reserve's recent cuts to interest rates, more federal student loan borrowers are wondering if they should refinance. The CFPB has warnings.

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Financial advisors remain reluctant to recommend crypto investments, even as prices soar

Many financial advisors are reluctant to recommend crypto, even as prices have soared.

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