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90% of qualifying electric vehicle buyers opt for $7,500 'new clean vehicle' tax credit as upfront payment, Treasury says

Most qualifying buyers of new electric vehicles choose to get their tax break as an advance payment instead of waiting until tax season.

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Fewer students are graduating from college, but certificate programs are way up

After years of steady increases, the number of students earning college degrees fell for the second year in a row, according to a recent report.

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Biden administration to forgive $7.4 billion in student debt for another 277,000 borrowers

The Biden administration announced it will forgive $7.4 billion in student debt for another 277,000 borrowers, its latest round of relief.

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CMA Flags Big Tech’s Tightening Hold on AI Markets

Competition | April 11, 2024 Competition and Markets Authority Tackles AI Foundation Model Concerns The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recently intensified its scrutiny on AI foundation models (FMs), highlighting serious concerns regarding market competition and consumer protection. As the AI landscape evolves rapidly, the CMA's proactive regulatory efforts aim to ensure that the


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New data shows inflation is still high. Here's how to measure how that affects you

New Consumer Price Index data shows inflation is still above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Chances are, that is affecting your household budget.

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The State of Cybersecurity in The Fintech Industry

April 11, 2024 Data theft, phishing scams, ransomware, and hacking are some of the many cybersecurity threats players in the fintech industry face regularly. They are becoming more sophisticated and damaging as the threat environment changes and the technology used to execute them evolves. With cybersecurity experts and players in the fintech industry trying to


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Inflation has investors on edge. But some sectors have deflated

Prices have declined over the past year for some items, like household goods, airfare and apples, according to the consumer price index.

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AI Race of 2024 is Intensifying. Google, OpenAI, and Misral Release New Models

AI Innovation | April, 11, 2024 The Landscape for AI Supremacy is Accelerating.  Open AI, Google and Mistral Launch New Models Within a span of 12 hours, OpenAI, Google, and Mistral— a French AI startup—unleashed new versions of their advanced AI models, signaling a surge of innovation anticipated over the summer. This rapid sequence of


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There's another 'tricky' tax deadline on April 15. Here's how to avoid a penalty, experts say

The first-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2024 is April 15, which is also the federal tax due date for most taxpayers. Here's how to avoid penalties.

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AI Race of 2024 is Intensifying. Google, OpenAI, and Mistral Release New Models

AI Innovation | April, 11, 2024 The Landscape for AI Supremacy is Accelerating.  Open AI, Google and Mistral Launch New Models Within a span of 12 hours, OpenAI, Google, and Mistral— a French AI startup—unleashed new versions of their advanced AI models, signaling a surge of innovation anticipated over the summer. This rapid sequence of


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Canadian Loyalty to Financial Institution Reveal ‘Soft Satisfaction’ 62% Open to Change

Survey Insights | April 9, 2024 How digital transformation is influencing Canadian loyalty to financial institutions The digital age is transforming the landscape of financial services, compelling Canadian financial institutions to reassess their strategies for maintaining customer loyalty. A recent survey by Abacus Data, conducted with 3,550 Canadians, shows the evolving relationship between Canadians and


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This simple move 'takes minutes' to file a free federal tax extension, tax pro says — here’s what to know

You can file a federal tax extension for free online and it only takes a few minutes, according to tax experts. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

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The Fed is determined not to reduce interest rates too soon, experts say — a mistake the central bank has made in the past

The Fed is determined not to reduce interest rates too soon, experts say — a mistake the central bank has made in the past.

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Here’s the inflation breakdown for March 2024 — in one chart

The consumer price index rose 3.5% in the past year. Housing and gasoline prices kept inflation elevated in March.

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