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Imposter scams cost older adults $700 million in 2024, FTC finds: Some victims are ‘clearing out' their 401(k)s

Americans age 60 and older are increasingly reporting being victims of imposter scams, sometimes losing their life savings.

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Tell us your story: How well are you living in retirement?

CNBC.com is looking to hear from retirees on how they are doing financially in today's economy.

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Student loan borrowers face an expensive ‘cliff effect’ under the new 'standard' repayment plan, expert says

Historically, the Standard Plan was the quickest way for federal student loan borrowers to pay down their debt. That may soon change for many people.

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What Private Market Investors Look for in a Startup’s First Funding Round

A startup raising its first funding round can be an exciting milestone. However, it can be challenging to attract investors so early in a company’s history. Without extensive financials, metrics, and sometimes even pre-product, what do private market investors look … Continue reading


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How GPT-5’s Launch Will Transform the Fintech

Artificial Intelligence | Aug 8, 2025 What You Need to Know about OpenAI's Newly Released GPT-5 On August 7, 2025, OpenAI officially announced the release of GPT-5, it's latest artificial intelligence (AI) model with advanced capabilities that could significantly transform sectors in the near future, including fintech.  From improving app development processes to enhancing customer engagement,


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EV sales soar as Trump axes $7,500 tax credit: 'People are rushing out' to buy, analyst says

Consumers are acting ahead of a fast-approaching Sept. 30 deadline to claim the tax break for electric vehicles.

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Ripple Acquires Rail for $200M to Boost Stablecoin Payments

M&A | Aug 8, 2025 Ripple's $200M Acquisition of Rail Strengthens Stablecoin Payment Capabilities On August 7, 2025, enterprise blockchain digital payment leader Ripple announced that it's entered an agreement to acquire Rail, a Toronto-based stablecoin global payments platform for $200 million.  The acquisition will boost Ripple’s stablecoin infrastructure and solidifies its position as a


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New federal student loan limits are a 'punch in the face' for aspiring doctors: American Medical Association president

Trump’s "big beautiful bill" caps medical school loans, which may make it harder for future doctors to finance their degree or force them to scrap their plans.

3 months ago

What private assets in 401(k) plans mean for investors: 'You’re only asking for trouble,' one advisor says

Millions of investors may soon have access to private assets in their 401(k) or other workplace retirement plans. What to know about the risks and rewards.

3 months ago

3 simple conversational fixes that turn your failure to communicate into successful influence: Wharton word guru

At work, in business or personal life, word choice mistakes we make every day when seeking support from others result in failure, but they are easy to fix.

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Education Department launches key college financial aid form sooner than expected

The Education Department said the roll out of the 2026–27 FAFSA will be on schedule this year, with beta testing already underway.

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Stronger Teeth Needed to Protect Canada’s IP

IP Policy and Competition | August 7, 2025 Image: Freepik Weak IP Policy and Procurement Choices Are Eroding Canada's Sovereignty On August 6, 2025, there's an inspiring OpEd in the Financial Post by Jim Hinton and Alexis Conrad, who argued that Canada’s sovereignty is being eroded not by military threats but by the loss of


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Luxury brand exec left world of Hermes for life on farm. It's now nearing $50 million home business, and growing

Flamingo Estate's Richard Christiansen spent decades on luxury like Hermes. A farmer's struggle during Covid led to home business nearing $50 million in sales.

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Trump tariffs make investing ‘tricky,’ market strategist says, but there are still ‘lots of opportunities’

There are tactical portfolio moves investors can make during the Trump administration's aggressive tariff policies, market strategists say.

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8 Cybersecurity Best Practices for Cleaning Companies

August 7, 2025 Running a cleaning company today involves more than just keeping homes and offices spotless. With many businesses using digital tools to schedule appointments, send invoices, and manage customer information, it’s important to stay alert to cybersecurity threats. Even small businesses like cleaning services can become targets for hackers. Fortunately, there are simple


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