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Open enrollment for 2023 health insurance through the public exchange ends Sunday

If you lack health insurance, you have through the end of Sunday to sign up for coverage through the federal exchange. It would take effect Feb. 1.

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A battle between Disney and activist Peltz brews. Here’s how the situation may unfold

Activist investor Nelson Peltz wants a seat on Disney’s board, and a proxy fight may be simmering.

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Are you buying 'too much car'? Americans' obsession with pricey options like touch screens is causing an affordability crisis

With the lucrative luxury segment in such high demand, carmakers are upgrading their lineups and scaling back on less expensive cars.

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Despite falling inflation, nearly one-third of Americans will rely on tax refunds, survey finds. Here's how to get your refund faster

Despite falling inflation, many Americans will rely on their tax refund to make ends meet, a survey finds. Here's how to get your tax refund faster.

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Younger Investors are Turning to Alternatives

As the world becomes increasingly volatile and unpredictable, young investors are starting to look beyond traditional stocks and bonds in search of alternatives. According to a recent article in Fast Company, Gen Z traders are choosing alternative assets over stocks … Continue reading

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The Use and Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: When AI Meets Consumer Duty

Herbert Smith Freehills | Karen Anderson and Jon Ford | Jan 13, 2023 Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has published an article in Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law on artificial intelligence (AI) and the Consumer Duty. AI with its power to process large volumes of data, can provide more personalisation of financial products and


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96% of workers are looking for a new job in 2023: What to know before you job hop

A whopping 96% of workers are looking for a new position in 2023, largely in search of better pay, according to a recent report by Monster.com.

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Meta’s Future is Clouded with Legal Woes and Declining Revenues

DW | Arthur Sullivan | Jan 12, 2023 Meta, formerly Facebook, is in crisis mode as value plummets in 2022. Weak revenues, regulatory woes, and costly metaverse bet are to blame. 2023 doesn't seem any better. Since Facebook officially became Meta in October 2021, the company has lost more than two-thirds of its stock market value.


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Bloomberg: Coinsquare and WonderFi in Advanced Merger Talks

Coindesk | Nelson Wang | Jan 12, 2023 Coinsquare Ltd. and WonderFi Technologies (WNDR) are in advanced talks to merge and become Canada’s largest crypto exchange, according to a report from Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of the Kevin O’Leary-backed WonderFi were halted on the Toronto Stock Exchange following the release of


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96% of workers are looking for a new job in 2023, poll says: What to know before you job hop

A whopping 96% of workers are looking for a new position in 2023, largely in search of better pay, according to a recent report by Monster.com.

2 years ago

School lunch, eggs and airfare: Why inflation soared for 10 items in 2022

Expiring federal aid, a deadly outbreak of bird flu and war in Ukraine combined to send inflation skyrocketing for a handful of consumer items.

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Mega Millions jackpot is $1.35 billion. Here are 3 tips for navigating a win's 'cycles of surprise,' says advisor

If you find yourself holding the winning ticket, these three tips can help you get off on the right foot as you start navigating your new-found wealth.

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JPMorgan says college-planning firm it bought lied about its scale. Consumers may have been misled, too

The founder of a college-planning platform allegedly lied to Chase to convince the bank to acquire it. The company's claims to consumers were also dubious.

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If federal regulators ban noncompete agreements, 'I'd be the first person to start working again,' advisor says

A member of CNBC's Financial Advisor Council, banned by a noncompete clause from working in financial services, describes what a proposed ban would mean to him.

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After 'misery' for tax filers in 2022, IRS to start 2023 tax season stronger, taxpayer advocate says

After another challenging year for the IRS in 2022, the agency may be primed for a better 2023 tax season, according to the Taxpayer Advocate Service.

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