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As Election Day approaches, Democrats warn of possible repercussions for Social Security and Medicare

Democrats, including President Joe Biden, have said the midterm election may shape two government programs retirees rely on, Social Security and Medicare.

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Before dropping a Medicare Advantage plan altogether during open enrollment, compare these key costs

If you are thinking about dropping your Advantage Plan in favor of basic Medicare, your costs will likely look different, experts say.

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As Election Day approaches, Democrats warn that Social Security and Medicare are at stake

Democrats, including President Joe Biden, say the midterm elections may decide the future of two programs retirees rely on, Social Security and Medicare.

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Buffet-backed Nubank to Launch ‘Nucoin’ Loyalty tokens on the Polygon Blockchain

Cointelegraph | Ana Paula Pereira  | Oct 19, 2022 Nubank, a fintech bank in Brazil, announced the creation of the Nucoin token on the Polygon blockchain on Oct. 19, paving the way for a rewards program for its 70 million clients across Latin America.  Loyalty tokens: The company said that the token will be available


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Here's what the Federal Reserve's fourth 0.75 percentage point interest rate hike means for you

Here’s how your mortgage, credit card, car loan, student debt and savings could be affected by the latest major Fed rate hike.

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Here’s how to adjust your portfolio as the Fed hikes interest rates again

The Federal Reserve enacted its fourth three-quarters of a percentage point interest rate increase to fight inflation. Here's what it means for investors.

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Opinion: Crypto and Financial Inclusion – Dispelling Narratives

Brookings | Tonantzin Carmona | Oct 26, 2022 Conclusion   Before embracing cryptocurrencies or overstating their potential, policymakers should first clarify the problems they are trying to solve, and more importantly, why they are trying to solve them.[87] When it comes to crypto and financial inclusion, there are fluctuating and contested terms and narratives. Thus, it


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Can Canada go Cashless?

Global News | Alley Wilson & Anne Gaviola  | Oct 29, 2022 Whether you pay by debit, credit, mobile wallet or smartwatch, speed and convenience are driving the way Canadians are choosing to pay, but it all comes with a price — cash as a payment option is steadily declining. Cashless is Trending Pandemic: The


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Bank of Canada Speech: Ron Morrow, Executive Director at CIX Summit – Retail Payment Regulations

Bank of Canada | Ron Morrow | Nov 2, 2022 BoC Regulation:  New technology means new payment options—and new rules Growth:  In recent years, we’ve seen a sharp rise in the use of mobile and digital payments.  Canadians place their trust in payment service providers (PSPs) every day. When money changes hands electronically in new


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A ‘resale revolution’: Affluent shoppers embrace secondhand shopping

The resale business is now growing twice as fast as the broader retail market, helped, in part, by a surge of affluent shoppers.

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Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 6.89% for the next six months

The Treasury Department on Tuesday announced Series I bonds will pay 6.89% annual interest through April 2023. Here's what investors need to know.

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Treasury Department sold almost $1 billion of Series I bonds, a record, before Oct. 28 deadline

Investors rushed to beat a Friday, Oct. 28 deadline to lock in a record-high 9.62% interest rate. The I bond rate reset Nov. 1, falling to 6.89%.

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Visa Files 2 Crypto Trademark Applications Including Crypto Wallet

Bitcoin.com | Kevin Helms | Oct 27, 2022 Payments giant Visa has filed two trademark applications covering a wide range of cryptocurrency products and services, including its own crypto wallet. The filings also mention crypto transaction management and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Visa has filed two trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office


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Treasury Department sold a record nearly $1 billion of Series I bonds on Friday, the deadline to lock in higher rate

Investors rushed to beat the Oct. 28 deadline to lock in a record-high 9.62% interest rate. The I bond rate reset Nov. 1, falling to 6.89%.

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Revolut Chief Nikolai Storonsky Renounces Russian Citizenship, Condeming Ukraine Invasion

AltFi | John Reynolds | Oct 31, 2022 Nikolai Storonsky, the billionaire head of the London-based financial technology firm Revolut, has renounced his Russian citizenship in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the country where his father was born. Nik Storonsky, the CEO and co-founder of Revolut, has renounced his Russian citizenship after his father


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