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Biden administration files its brief with the Supreme Court, defending student loan forgiveness

The Biden administration has filed a legal brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, defending its plan to cancel hundreds of billions of dollars in student debt.

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Credit card interest rates are heading to 20% on average — here’s the best way to pay down high-interest debt

As the Federal Reserve remains committed to raising interest rates to combat inflation, credit card rates will hit fresh highs in the year ahead.

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Falling behind on student loans can reduce Social Security benefits by $2,500 a year

If you are delinquent on federal student loans and collect Social Security benefits, your monthly checks could be reduced.

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Politico: Fintech Scandals Derail Momentum in Washington

Politico | Zachary Warmbrodt | Jan 3, 2023 This was supposed to be fintech’s big year in Washington [but ] the series of scandals that emerged in late 2022 are derailing that momentum, putting the once-ascendant challengers to traditional banks on defense. Crypto winter continues — Americans are getting bad news every day about the


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Connected Metaverse Platforms Coming to TV with Oorbit and LG Partnership

VentureBeat | Dean Takahashi | Jan 4, 2023 Oorbit, which operates a metaverse platform, has partnered with LG Electronics to bring interoperable virtual worlds to LG TVs. LG’s endorsement of the metaverse is worth noting, as there are a lot of metaverse skeptics out there. The metaverse is getting a boost at CES 2023, where


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Stikeman Elliot: 2023 Virtual Currency Regulatory Framework in Canada

Stikeman Elliot | Ramandeep K. Grewal, Alix d'Anglejan-Chatillon, Éric Lévesque, Christian Vieira | Nov 7, 2022 Virtual Currency Regulation in Canada: The Legal and Regulatory Framework for 2023 Four Stikeman Elliott lawyers recently updated the Canada chapter of The Virtual Currency Regulations (5th edition), published by Law Business Research Ltd. This chapter provides an excellent overview


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Fanatics is Selling its Majority Stake of NFT Venture Candy Digital

CNBC | Ian Thomas | Jan 4, 2023 Michael Rubin's sports platform company Fanatics is divesting its 60% stake in NFT company Candy Digital, according to an internal email obtained by CNBC. Fanatics, who previously held the majority share of Candy Digital, will be selling its interest to an investor group led by Galaxy Digital,


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Here's what people with long Covid need to know about navigating health insurance

Patients with long Covid may experience disruptions to their health insurance coverage if they lose their job. Fortunately, they have other options to turn to.

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IRS: Taxpayers may avoid a surprise tax bill by making a quarterly payment by Jan. 17

The fourth-quarter estimated tax deadline is Jan. 17. Here's how to avoid a 'surprise tax bill' for 2022, according to the IRS.

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You may get extra time to spend unused 2022 funds in your flex spending account. What to know about the rules

About three-quarters of employers either give their workers a grace period to spend 2022 FSA funds or let them carry over a limited amount.

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Everything You Need to Know About Crypto License

Jan 5, 2023 Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have revolutionized the way we handle financial transactions. As the demand for digital assets increases, so does the need for a secure and regulated environment where these transactions can take place. A crypto license is a permit granted by government agencies to businesses that wish to enter the


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Traders who bet against stocks made a killing in 2022, as short sellers netted $300 billion

Short holdings had a return of 30.8% in 2022 as the market slid.

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Alibaba, other China ADRs surge as Ant Group capital plan approval fuels hope for relaxing scrutiny

Ant Group, which previously had its own IPO plans scuttled by regulatory concerns, was allowed to double its registered capital as part of the new plan.

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Here are some strategies that can help you dig out of holiday debt

Americans spent more this holiday season and will likely take their time paying off any debt incurred. Here are seven steps that can help tackle debt.

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Paid biweekly? Here are your 2 three-paycheck months in 2023 — and how to plan for them

If you get paid biweekly as a W-2 employee, there are usually two months out of the year when you will receive three paychecks instead of two.

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