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New York Takes Legal Action Against Major Crypto Firms

New York Takes Legal Action Against Major Crypto Firms

Crypto | Oct 19, 2023 New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken legal action against prominent cryptocurrency firms, alleging fraudulent activities of over $1 billion. The Allegations The lawsuit targets cryptocurrency firms Genesis Global, its parent company Digital Currency Group (DCG), and Gemini, accusing them of "defrauding" investors of over $1 billion. Central to


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Here's what student loan borrowers need to know about the 12-month 'on-ramp' period

Here's what student loan borrowers need to know about the 12-month 'on-ramp' period

Struggling borrowers may not have to resume their student loan payments for another year. Here's what to know about the Biden administration's relief measure.

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A $7.40 fee could ruin your next trip to Europe. Miss it and 'you won't board the plane,’ expert says

A $7.40 fee could ruin your next trip to Europe. Miss it and 'you won't board the plane,’ expert says

Americans visiting Europe will soon need to apply and pay a fee for a travel authorization. The requirement is slated to start next year.

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Bank of Canada Publishes Analytical Notes on DeFi

Bank of Canada Publishes Analytical Notes on DeFi

DeFi | Oct 19, 2023 The Bank of Canada staff released analytical notes on Decentralized Finance (DeFi) including the innovation, its potential, and challenges. The Rise of DeFi The cryptoasset industry has seen exponential growth, with the market value peaking at US$2.9 trillion in 2021. Initially, cryptoassets like Bitcoin were designed for decentralized payments using


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Retirement goal expectations vs. reality: How Americans stack up

Retirement goal expectations vs. reality: How Americans stack up

Younger workers are more likely to say they’re on track with retirement goals, according to a recent report. Their long-term savings tells a different story.

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IRS unveils 'special withdrawal process' for small businesses that claimed pandemic-era tax credit

IRS unveils 'special withdrawal process' for small businesses that claimed pandemic-era tax credit

The IRS on Thursday announced a special withdrawal process for small businesses that may have wrongly claimed the so-called employee retention tax credit.

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Credit card users paid nearly $164 billion in fees, interest in 2022. It may 'get a little worse,' analyst warns

Credit card users paid nearly $164 billion in fees, interest in 2022. It may 'get a little worse,' analyst warns

Americans paid roughly $163.89 billion in credit card interest and fees in 2022. Here are three strategies to help limit those charges.

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Net worth surged 37% in pandemic era for the typical family, Fed finds — the most on record

Net worth surged 37% in pandemic era for the typical family, Fed finds — the most on record

Higher home and stock prices and unprecedented federal stimulus fueled wealth growth from 2019 to 2022, the Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances found.

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These 5 groups of borrowers could still get student loan forgiveness under Biden's 'Plan B'

These 5 groups of borrowers could still get student loan forgiveness under Biden's 'Plan B'

The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a paper hinting at the types of borrowers to whom it was still trying to deliver student loan forgiveness.

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A Visual Delight: The Aesthetic Appeal of Donut Charts in Presenting Information

A Visual Delight: The Aesthetic Appeal of Donut Charts in Presenting Information

Oct 18, 2023 The realm of data visualization has witnessed a significant increase in tools and techniques. Donut charts are among the most visually pleasing ways to present information. Below, we delve into the intriguing world of these compelling charts, their potent power to enhance data understanding, and how to leverage them in presentations effectively.


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Medicare open enrollment may help you cut health-care costs for next year. Here's what to know

Medicare open enrollment may help you cut health-care costs for next year. Here's what to know

Medicare annual open enrollment lets you shop around for health and prescription drug coverage for the coming year. Here's how to get started.

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Canada’s Declining Competitive Intensity: A 2023 Insight

Canada’s Declining Competitive Intensity: A 2023 Insight

Competition | Oct 18, 2023 The Competition Bureau will release the findings of its study on competitive intensity in Canada from 2000 to 2020 tomorrow, Oct 19, 2023, the first of its kind both for the Bureau and in Canada (Ahem, about time) The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that promotes and


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Unraveling Crypto’s Role in Global Terrorist Financing

Unraveling Crypto’s Role in Global Terrorist Financing

Crypto | Oct 18, 2023 Recent events have brought to light the intricate web of financing that supports Hamas, a designated terrorist organization. Elizabeth Warren's Advocacy Senator Elizabeth Warren has intensified her campaign against crypto crime. She, along with 28 other senators and 76 House lawmakers, has penned a bipartisan letter to the White House


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Long before hitting a glass ceiling in the workplace, women face a 'broken rung,' report finds

Long before hitting a glass ceiling in the workplace, women face a 'broken rung,' report finds

Although women have made gains in representation at the senior level, advancements are slower the manager and director levels, according to a recent report.

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How Quebec Got Rid of Payday Lenders for Good

How Quebec Got Rid of Payday Lenders for Good

Oct 17, 2023 When one thinks of payday lenders, the image that often comes to mind is that of predatory businesses offering short-term loans at exorbitant interest rates. These institutions target vulnerable individuals, trapping them in cycles of debt that are hard to escape. Quebec, however, stands out as a success story in North America


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