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FAFSA delays likely to slow college decisions. 'It's a real mess,' expert says. Here's what to do if your financial aid letter is late

FAFSA delays likely to slow college decisions. 'It's a real mess,' expert says. Here's what to do if your financial aid letter is late

The U.S. Department of Education said FAFSA delays may affect the timing of financial aid offers. Here's what students need to know.

2 years ago
CIX Summit March 26-27, 2024: Early Bird Deals

CIX Summit March 26-27, 2024: Early Bird Deals

CIX Summit 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 We're excited to announce NCFA Canada's partnership with CIX, powered by Elevate, at the CIX Summit 2024! CIX Summit 2024:  Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now! ? This prestigious event is set to take place on March 26 and 27, 2024, at the Design Exchange in downtown Toronto, marking


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2 years ago
Visa and Transak Team Up for Crypto Withdrawals in 145 Countries

Visa and Transak Team Up for Crypto Withdrawals in 145 Countries

News | Jan 31, 2024 Transak, a Web3 infrastructure provider, has partnered with Visa to facilitate cryptocurrency withdrawals and payments through Visa Direct This collaboration allows users to seamlessly convert 40 different digital assets from wallets such as MetaMask into local fiat currencies in over 145 countries without relying on centralized exchanges providing more accessibility


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2 years ago
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, sets the stage for cuts. What that means for your money

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, sets the stage for cuts. What that means for your money

As the Federal Reserve sets the stage for rate cuts later this year, here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.

2 years ago
Metacrime in the Metaverse

Metacrime in the Metaverse

Report | Jan 31, 2024 Lifting the Veil of A New Phygital Frontier for Law Enforcement INTERPOL recently published a whitepaper providing an insightful analysis of the Metaverse from a law enforcement perspective, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities it presents from use cases, crimes, forensics, investigations, and governance. The Metaverse, a blend of


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2 years ago
Canada’s Payment Landscape 2009-2022 – BoC

Canada’s Payment Landscape 2009-2022 – BoC

Payments Research | Jan 31, 2024 Deciphering Canada's Payment Landscape from the the 2022 Bank of Canada Survey The 2022 Methods-of-Payment Survey by the Bank of Canada shines light on evolving payment preferences in Canada, spanning over a decade looking at data from 2009 to 2022.  The research shows a shift from traditional cash handling


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2 years ago
New bill in Congress calls for creating children's savings accounts from birth. Here's how it would work

New bill in Congress calls for creating children's savings accounts from birth. Here's how it would work

A new bill aims to help young Americans build wealth by starting savings accounts for every child starting from birth.

2 years ago
Biden administration looks to forgive student debt of borrowers in hardship

Biden administration looks to forgive student debt of borrowers in hardship

The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it will try to deliver student loan forgiveness to borrowers experiencing financial hardship.

2 years ago
Virtual Odds: How Online Betting is Changing with New Technologies

Virtual Odds: How Online Betting is Changing with New Technologies

Jan 30, 2024 Online gambling sites have started using new tech tools to calculate odds, spot suspicious bets, and develop attractive propositions to keep customers happy and increase customer retention. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are some of the latest tech being used. Yet, although AI feels relatively new to the general public, it has


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2 years ago
The Talent Hunt: Innovative Techniques for Sourcing Skills in a Competitive Era

The Talent Hunt: Innovative Techniques for Sourcing Skills in a Competitive Era

Jan 30, 2024 In the fiercely competitive world of talent acquisition, organizations are continually seeking innovative techniques to source and attract top-notch skills. The traditional methods of recruitment are evolving, and a successful talent hunt requires a combination of creativity, technology, and strategic thinking. In this blog, we explore innovative techniques that organizations can leverage


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2 years ago
'Positive’ labor market data can still feel awful for workers, job seekers. Here's why

'Positive’ labor market data can still feel awful for workers, job seekers. Here's why

While national labor data is showing signs of a "normalized" job market, workers and job seekers do not share that sentiment. Here's why.

2 years ago
Child tax credit could change — but ‘don't wait on Congress’ to file your taxes, IRS commissioner says

Child tax credit could change — but ‘don't wait on Congress’ to file your taxes, IRS commissioner says

The child tax credit could change for 2023 filings via the bipartisan tax bill. But taxpayers shouldn't wait to file returns, according to the IRS.

2 years ago
PayPal Invests $5M of PYUSD Stablecoin into Startup ‘Mesh’

PayPal Invests $5M of PYUSD Stablecoin into Startup ‘Mesh’

Innovation | Release | Jan 30, 2024 PayPal Ventures invests $5 Million of it's own stablecoin PYUSD into a Plaid-like startup for crypto called Mesh PayPal used its Ethereum-based stablecoin, PYUSD, for the majority of the investment, totaling $5 million of the $6.5 million investment. This strategic move marks the first time PayPal has used


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2 years ago
Fintech Opportunities in Wealthy Retired Boomer Markets

Fintech Opportunities in Wealthy Retired Boomer Markets

Innovation | Jan 30, 2024 Fintech for Boomers While the fintech industry has long catered to the millennial demographic, it is now recognizing the untapped potential in addressing the unique financial needs of baby boomers.  This shift is crucial as boomers represent a substantial portion of the population, with significant economic impact. In the United


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2 years ago
FAFSA inflation fix may delay financial aid letters, Education Department says

FAFSA inflation fix may delay financial aid letters, Education Department says

The U.S. Department of Education said it has updated inflation figures in the new FAFSA, which may affect the timing of financial aid offers.

2 years ago