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Don't budget, says financial psychologist. Here's why he recommends a 'spending plan' instead

Budgeting helps address areas you need control, but can come across as restrictive. Spending plans offer more freedom.

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Some advisors are flocking to alternative investments, survey finds. What investors need to know

Some advisors are turning to alternative investments, according to a new survey from the Financial Planning Association. Here's what investors need to know.

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FCA Speech: Adapting Culture to Meet Changing Societal Norms and Consumer Expectations

FCA | June 26, 2023 Speech by Emily Shepperd, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Authorisations, delivered online at the Westminster Business Forum In Emily Shepperd's speech she emphasizes the importance of evolving organizational culture to address generational differences and societal norms. She stresses the importance of evolving organizational culture to meet changing societal


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Canada’s First-Ever Tech Talent Strategy: Unpacking Canada’s Groundbreaking Immigration Announcement

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Release | Jun 27, 2023 Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, has unveiled the country's first-ever Tech Talent Strategy at Collision 2023, a leading North American tech conference. The strategy includes aggressive measures designed to attract top tech talent and fuel innovation in Canada's high-growth industries,


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Amid falling inflation, recent signs show fewer Americans are living paycheck to paycheck

Recent signs show some relief for households, who have leaned heavily on their paychecks as prices spiked over the last year.

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Americans think they will need nearly $1.3 million to retire comfortably, study says. How to calculate your own 'magic number'

When it comes to retirement, many Americans have a big-dollar figure in mind for how much they will need. However, they have much less set aside on average.

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Midjourney v5.2 Revolutionizes AI Artistry with Camera-like Zoom Feature

ArtsTechnica | Benj Edwards | Jun 23, 2023 Midjourney v5.2 Unveils Groundbreaking Zoom-Out Feature Midjourney's latest update, version 5.2, has introduced a game-changing feature to its AI-powered image synthesis model. The new "zoom out" feature allows users to maintain a central synthesized image while automatically expanding the surrounding scene, mimicking the effect of zooming out


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Publishers Clearing House to refund customers $18.5 million in FTC settlement for 'deceptive' practices

Publishers Clearing House used so-called "dark patterns" to deceive consumers, the Federal Trade Commission said.

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'Enormously costly' business loan fraud drove home price inflation in certain markets, research suggests

Covid-19-era PPP loan fraud may have contributed to home price inflation in certain U.S. markets, research suggests.

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'Enormously costly' business loan fraud drove inflation in home prices in certain markets, research suggests

Covid-era PPP loan fraud may have contributed to home price inflation in certain U.S. markets, research suggests.

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How Fintech Is Contributing To Transformation Within The Charity Sector

June 26, 2023 Non-profit funding and donations are evolving rapidly as more and more realize their responsibility to give to a community full of those who need help. With technological advancements, one of the most interesting trends that we have seen so far is the emergence of fintech as an element that is accelerating donation


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From Meme to Movie: GameStop’s Unprecedented Stock Surge ‘Dumb Money’

MarketWatch | James Rogers | Jun 24, 2023 The captivating saga of the GameStop meme-stock surge, which shook Wall Street in 2021, is being brought to life in Sony Pictures' upcoming dramedy "Dumb Money," hitting theaters on September 22. Directed by Craig Gillespie, the film features a star-studded cast including Paul Dano, Nick Offerman, Seth


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TipRanks reveals the top 10 Wall Street utilities sector analysts

TipRanks' analyst ranking service ranks the top Wall Street firms of the past decade.

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Why it's important to spend on joy, according to a financial advisor

It's important for people to have a financial plan for the future and to work toward meeting goals. But it's also crucial to enjoy the present, advisor says.

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How New York City's sky-high cost of living stacks up to London

New York and London are incredibly similar when it comes to lifestyle and cost of living, but London is slightly more affordable across the board.

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