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35% of millionaires say retirement is 'going to take a miracle,' report finds

Fewer Americans, including millionaires, feel confident about their overall financial well-being.

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Mike Cagney, Ex-SoFi Boss ‘We’re Dealing with a lot of Headwinds in Industry’, Slashes Funding Targets

Bloomberg | Lizette Chapman | Feb 6, 2023 Figure is one of countless once-hot startups now suddenly forced to contend with an icy environment for venture capital, particularly in the world of crypto.  Challenging times:  Two years ago, when investors’ fintech frenzy was at its peak, Cagney raised $200 million for Figure. The company at


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Roth IRA 'five-year rule' can trigger an unexpected tax bill: Here's what you need to know

Roth IRAs can be a powerful way to save money since withdrawals are generally tax-free in retirement. But a "five-year rule" could trigger a tax bill later.

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Ray Dalio Favors an Inflation-linked Digital Asset Over Bitcoin

Business Insider | Brian Evans | Feb 2, 2023 Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio warned Thursday of a looming currency crisis and that an inflation-linked cryptocurrency would be safer than bitcoin. Dalio on Bitcoin:  In an interview with CNBC, he asserted that the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization "has no relation to anything" and denounced


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ISDA: Navigating an Intermediary Bankruptcy in Digital Asset Markets

ISDA | Jan 26, 2023 The oft-repeated aphorism ‘not your keys, not your crypto’ suggests that only a party running an on-chain node and possessing the private key associated with a cryptocurrency holding can reliably be considered the owner. What defines the owner of an asset? And for a party that is not the direct


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When it makes sense to buy extra paper Series I bonds with your tax refund, according to experts

You can buy an extra $5,000 in paper Series I bonds with your tax refund, but experts say to consider your goals and weigh alternatives.

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For some, a divorce has a positive effect on their work, study finds

In a study of people in the process of divorce, a surprisingly high share of respondents said parting with their spouse led them to do better at work.

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Savers poised for 'biggest win' in 2023 as inflation falls. Where to put your cash now

Savers who have cash set aside in 2023 are poised for a winning combination of rising interest rates and inflation coming down, one expert says.

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Binance Temporarily Suspends U.S. Dollar Deposits and Withdrawals

CNBC | MacKenzie Sigalos and Rohan Goswami | Feb 6, 2023 Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, will suspend U.S. dollar deposits and withdrawals, the company said Monday, without providing a reason for the decision. “We are temporarily suspending USD bank transfers as of February 8th,” a Binance spokesperson told CNBC. “Affected customers are being


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Top Wall Street analysts find these stocks compelling

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Tesla and McDonald's

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Amid food inflation, more shoppers turn to dollar stores for groceries

Rising food costs are pushing consumers to get more creative about where they go for groceries.

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Marx’s Revenge: Sam Altman Says His OpenAI Tech Will “Break Capitalism”

The Byte | Noor Al-Sibai | Feb 3, 2023 The CEO behind the record-breaking ChatGPT has a bit of a strange background, the TL;DR of which being that he once admitted to being a doomsday prepper who believes that killer artificial intelligence or a lab-modified virus could bring about the end of days. Origins:  Altman,


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Chinese Retail Banks Scored 55% Net Promoter Score. Here’s What They Are Working On Next

Bain & Company | Frankie Leung, Scully Cui, and Lei Zhang | Jan 19, 2023 In mainland China, the retail banking industry is shifting toward quality growth over quantity. Retail banking is on the rebound now—but in an entirely new set of market conditions. Today’s banks are combating stronger competition, tighter compliance controls, and headwinds


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Auto loan delinquencies are rising. Here's what to do if you're struggling with payments

If you are falling behind on auto loan payments, experts say there are some things you can do to prevent the problem from snowballing.

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5 New EdTech Projects that Have Great Potential

Guest Post | Feb 4, 2023 The Edtech industry has been booming for the last 2-3 years, gaining quite a prominence and helping billions of people worldwide. Education technology startups have been one of the educational industry's most influential and beneficial projects, revolutionizing education for good. Edtech projects are leading the education industry right now,


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