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Here's what new college graduates need to know about their federal student loan payments

Here's what new college graduates need to know about their federal student loan payments

College graduates who recently received their diplomas may be dreading the next milestone: The start of federal student loan payments. Here's what to know.

2 years ago
36% of Americans think real estate is the best long-term investment. Here's the easiest way to get started

36% of Americans think real estate is the best long-term investment. Here's the easiest way to get started

Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, can be a way to tap into the real estate market as an investor. But, it can carry some risks. Here's more.

2 years ago
Paxos International Launches Yield-Bearing USDL Stablecoin

Paxos International Launches Yield-Bearing USDL Stablecoin

Stablecoins | Jun 6, 2024 Paxos International Introduces Lift Dollar (USDL) Regulated in the Abu Dabi Global Market (ADGM) The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has regulated Paxos International, an affiliate of Paxos, as an entity who has announced the launch of Lift Dollar (USDL), a regulated yield-bearing stablecoin,


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2 years ago
Mega backdoor Roth conversions can boost tax-free growth — if you avoid these mistakes

Mega backdoor Roth conversions can boost tax-free growth — if you avoid these mistakes

Mega backdoor Roth conversions can boost tax-free retirement savings. But it's easy to make mistakes, experts say.

2 years ago
ESMA Releases Statement on AI in Retail Investment Services

ESMA Releases Statement on AI in Retail Investment Services

Regulation | Jun 5, 2024 AI in Retail Investment Services Guidance Released by the European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a public statement on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in retail investment services. The document offers important advice for investment organizations hoping to balance the


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2 years ago
Sternlicht defends gating Starwood REIT withdrawals, hopes it will be a '6-month thing' as rates fall

Sternlicht defends gating Starwood REIT withdrawals, hopes it will be a '6-month thing' as rates fall

Barry Sternlicht defended his decision to put a cap on how much money investors could pull from his real estate fund.

2 years ago
Regulatory Demands: Fintechs Caught in the Crossfire?

Regulatory Demands: Fintechs Caught in the Crossfire?

Regulation | Jun 5, 2024 Podcast Insights: Hester Peirce on SEC Rule-making and Regulatory Demands In a recent podcast interview hosted by Compliance Week titled "Regulatory Demands," SEC commissioner Hester Peirce, often known as "Crypto mom," is blunt in her criticism of the SEC's rule-making process. However, what does this signify for investors, innovators, and


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2 years ago
Dapper Labs Settles NFT Lawsuit, Signs of Regulation?

Dapper Labs Settles NFT Lawsuit, Signs of Regulation?

NFTs | Jun 5, 2024 Dapper Labs Settles NFT Lawsuit, Highlighting Broader Regulatory Uncertainty Dapper Labs, the creators of NBA Top Shot NFT collectibles, has came to a $4 million settlement on Jun 3, 2024 with a class action group of investors who had sued the company back in 2021. The main issue in the


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2 years ago
Sternlicht defends gating Starwood REIT withdrawals, hopes it will be a 'six-month thing' as rates fall

Sternlicht defends gating Starwood REIT withdrawals, hopes it will be a 'six-month thing' as rates fall

Barry Sternlicht defended his decision to put a cap on how much money investors could pull from his real estate fund.

2 years ago
Op-ed: How Gen X can transform worrying about finances to flourishing

Op-ed: How Gen X can transform worrying about finances to flourishing

"Sandwich generation" Gen Xers must balance their own financial needs with those of their children and aging parents. Some moves can help them feel more secure.

2 years ago
You could lose money by maxing out your 401(k) plan early — unless it has this special feature

You could lose money by maxing out your 401(k) plan early — unless it has this special feature

If you're maxing out your 401(k) early, you could miss part of your employer match without the true-up feature, experts say.

2 years ago
The Roaring Kitty Returns to GameStop. Frenzy Revisited?

The Roaring Kitty Returns to GameStop. Frenzy Revisited?

Investing | Jun 4, 2024 "Roaring Kitty" Returns and Meme Stocks Resurface News of the video game business GameStop has surfaced again, bringing up memories of the early 2021 meme stock frenzy. Keith Gill, the now-famous investor who was instrumental in the first frenzy, known as "Roaring Kitty," recently disclosed a $116 million investment in


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2 years ago
Job market is still strong but has 'gotten competitive' for applicants, economist says

Job market is still strong but has 'gotten competitive' for applicants, economist says

The labor market has gradually cooled from red-hot levels in 2021 and 2022, but has proven resilient.

2 years ago
Can Fintechs Win in a High-Interest Rate World?

Can Fintechs Win in a High-Interest Rate World?

Economy | Jun 4, 2024 Can Fintechs Thrive Amidst Rising Rates? Exploring Challenges & New Opportunities The well-known neobank in the United Kingdom, Monzo, just revealed its first-ever full year profit in 2023 (year end March) £15.4 million as reported in Sifted against the backdrop of rising interest rates, which begs the question 'how profitable


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2 years ago
‘I’m looking for a man in finance' — here’s why TikTok’s viral video is no joke

‘I’m looking for a man in finance' — here’s why TikTok’s viral video is no joke

Landing a Wall Street-type does not guarantee financial security, some experts say. In fact, it can come with risks.

2 years ago