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How Important is KYC for crypto transactions?

Guest Post | Jan 20, 2023 Cryptocurrency is a revolutionary new form of money and it’s here to stay. With its decentralized, digital nature, it can be utilized for financial transactions with greater privacy than a traditional currency like dollars and euros. But even though blockchain technology offers more security than other systems, there are


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Despite a wave of layoff announcements, it's still a good time to get a job, career experts say

The overall job market remains strong, which makes this a good time to look for a new position. Here are a few key considerations before kicking off a search.

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Record high share in U.S. report delaying medical treatments due to costs — here's how you can save on health care

The share of Americans who say they or a family member delayed medical treatment in 2022 due to cost rose to 38% from 26% in 2021, according to a Gallup poll.

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Human Rights and Artificial Intelligence Governance

Chatham House | Kate Jones | Jan 10, 2023 Governments and companies are already deploying AI to assist in making decisions that can have major consequences for the lives of individual citizens and societies. AI offers far-reaching benefits for human development but also presents risks. AI, its systems and its processes have the potential to


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Google bonus delay has a windfall lesson for workers: ‘Don't have it spent before it gets there,’ says advisor

Company bonuses aren't a guarantee, and workers should budget accordingly. The same goes for tax refunds.

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Higher Social Security cost-of-living adjustments may affect your taxes. Here's how to plan

Inflation has pushed Social Security's annual benefit increases up to historic highs for the past couple of years. That may trigger a bigger tax bill.

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Lack of financial literacy cost 15% of adults at least $10,000 in 2022. Here's how the rest fared

The average cost of lacking financial know-how was $1,819 in 2022, according to the survey of about 3,000 adults across the U.S.

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As debt ceiling deadline looms, here's what it could mean for Social Security and Medicare

If debt ceiling negotiations are unsuccessful, the U.S. could default on its debt. Here's what that may mean for Social Security and Medicare.

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Mark Carney’s Climate Alliance Provides Billions for New Fossil Fuel Projects

FP | Barbara Shecter | Jan 17, 2023 56 largest members provided US$269 billion to 102 large fossil fuel 'expanders' since joining the group Environmental groups are stepping up pressure on banks and asset managers to stop funding and investing in new fossil fuel projects, publishing a report that brings attention to new oil, gas


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Getting your credit score above 800 isn't easy, but it's 'definitely attainable,' says analyst. Here's how to do it

The national average credit score sits at an all-time high of 716. Here's what it takes to get it above 800.

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Overconfidence can be 'a pathway to poor portfolio performance,' says chief investment officer. How to check your ego

Think you've got investment chops? "Overconfidence bias" may be costing you money.

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As U.S. hits debt ceiling, here's what it could mean for Social Security and Medicare

If debt ceiling negotiations are unsuccessful, the U.S. could default on its debt. Here's what that may mean for Social Security and Medicare.

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Claw-back Risk: 1 in 3 Members of Congress Received ‘Cash Donation’ from FTX/SBF

Coindesk | Jesse Hamilton, Cheyenne Ligon, Elizabeth Napolitano | Jan 17, 2023 More than one in three of the 535 senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress showed up to the new session with FTX baggage, having received campaign support from one of the senior executives of the fraud-ridden crypto giant. CoinDesk has identified 196


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Even with used-car prices falling, buyers are still paying more than $7,100 above 'normal,' report finds

Despite an 8.8% drop in December's used car prices from a year earlier, they are still 30% above where they'd be if normal depreciation had occurred.

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What Now?

Medium | Tristram Waye for Bitvo | Jan 11, 2023 So the start of the year is also a good time to take a look at how you’re thinking about the current environment. Then deciding whether some adjustments might be required. The survival mindset is helpful until it isn’t:  This adaptation and compensation can help


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