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75% of people age 50 and up worry Social Security will run out of money in their lifetimes, survey finds

Negative headlines about Social Security's future may influence the retirement benefit decisions people make. Here's what experts say to focus on instead.

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31% of investors are OK with using artificial intelligence as their advisor

Nearly 1 in 3 investors are comfortable implementing financial advice from a generative AI program without verifying it first, a CFP Board poll found.

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Small business confidence is tanking again, especially in banks and Biden

Main Street confidence is back at an all-time low, with notable sentiment drops related to President Biden and big banks, according to CNBC, SurveyMonkey data.

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81% of full-time workers want a 4-day work week – and they’re willing to make sacrifices to get it

Workers want a flexible schedule – and a four-day work week is at the top of their wish lists, according to a new survey from Bankrate.

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Even actor Dax Shepard feels ‘out-of-hand financial insecurity.’ Here’s how one advisor says you should handle that kind of stress

On a recent episode of his podcast, actor Dax Shepard said he feels "out-of-hand financial insecurity" amid the Hollywood strike.

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Higher interest rates, inflation push Gen Z investors to trade stocks on emotion. That may be bad, experts say

It's the first time young investors have experienced high interest rates and inflation — and 87% have traded stocks as a result this year, a survey found.

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McKinsey Report: Diversity in Global Private Markets 2022 and Institutional Investors as Catalysts for Change

Report | Aug 23, 2023 The McKinsey report titled 'The State of Diversity in Global Private Markets 2022", presents new research that captures regional differences in diversity within private equity and discusses the role of institutional investors as catalysts for change. Key Insights Scope of the report: The research focuses on diversity in the global


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Massachusetts health-care workers can get up to $300,000 in student loan forgiveness

Massachusetts announced this week it would be awarding more than $140 million in student loan relief to over 2,900 workers in the state.

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Behind the Delays and Push to Modernize Canada’s Banking and Payment System

OpEd Analysis | Aug 23, 2023 In a recent op-ed piece from The Globe and Mail, authors David Dodge and Bob Fay shed light on Canada's outdated banking and payments system. Highlighting the inefficiencies and delays faced by consumers, they emphasize the urgent need for modernization. Drawing comparisons with other nations that have successfully implemented


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KPMG Report H1 Canadian Fintech Funding: Echoes Early COVID-19 Days with Dramatic Investment Plunge

Canadian Fintech Funding | Aug 23, 2023 In 2023's first half, Canadian fintech saw a significant three-fold decline in investments, reaching lows reminiscent of the early COVID-19 days, primarily due to economic uncertainties. KPMG in Canada reported investments of US$353.7 million over 57 deals, a stark contrast to the previous year's figures. Geoff Rush of


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Truck purchases are driving up the average cost of car payments. Some buyers pay over $1,000 a month

Consumers are paying more than ever to finance a new vehicle in 2023, and shoppers in Texas and Wyoming committed to monthly payments of $1,000 and more.

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These are the key tax policy issues to watch for during the first GOP presidential debate

Here are some of the key tax policy issues experts are watching for at the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday.

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Browse AI Secures US$2.8M Seed Funding: Vancouver Tech Startup’s Success

Startup Funding | Aug 23, 2023 Vancouver's Browse AI has marked a significant milestone by securing US$2.8M in seed funding. This achievement underscores the startup's potential and its growing influence in the tech landscape. A Visionary Beginning Founded with a mission to make the web more equal and accessible, Browse AI identified a gap in


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Credit card spending growth is slowing — it’s 'inevitable,' expert says

Consumers are still buying more than last year, but spending growth is slowing as the economy cools, says Jack Kleinhenz, the NRF's chief economist.

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Aligning Fees with Sustainability Goals – Impact Linked Carry

Impact Investing | Aug 23, 2023 In the intricate dance of finance, impact investing is taking center stage, pushing for a harmonious blend of profit and purpose. Drawing insights from a recent PitchBook article, we delve into how limited partners are influencing the alignment of fund fees with sustainability goals. The Rise of Impact Funds


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