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Before An Important Construction Project Begins Make Sure You Have All Of These Papers Signed

Before An Important Construction Project Begins Make Sure You Have All Of These Papers Signed

Aug 26, 2022 When you embark on a big construction project, you must have a few critical documents. Among them are the building permit, the contractor's license, and proof of insurance. Make sure all of these are signed and in order before work begins. If they're not, it could cost you time and money. Let's


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These 13 states may hit borrowers with up to $1,100 in state tax liability on forgiven student loans. How to know if your debt cancellation will trigger a bill

These 13 states may hit borrowers with up to $1,100 in state tax liability on forgiven student loans. How to know if your debt cancellation will trigger a bill

While Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is tax-free on federal returns, it may trigger liability at the state level. Here's what borrowers need to know.

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Secret Service returns $286 million in fraudulent pandemic loans to the Small Business Administration

Secret Service returns $286 million in fraudulent pandemic loans to the Small Business Administration

The Economic Injury Disaster loans returned to the Small Business Administration were obtained using fabricated information and stolen identities.

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Venture Capitalists Dislike Women More Than They Like Profit

Venture Capitalists Dislike Women More Than They Like Profit

AltFi | Hannah Duncan  | Aug 22, 2022 It’s enough to make you want to hurl your skinny latte at the wall. Preferably a freshly painted white one. 40 per cent of all early-stage fintechs are led by women. Yet investors – blinded by prejudice - are only willing to part with 4 per cent


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Digital Asset Classification vs Wire Fraud: What’s the Most Powerful Law in Crypto Right Now

Digital Asset Classification vs Wire Fraud: What’s the Most Powerful Law in Crypto Right Now

Reuters | Ian McGinley | Aug 23, 2022 Regulation and enforcement in the cryptocurrency space are hot topics, with the debate centered around the complex issue of whether to classify digital assets as securities, commodities, or a separate asset class entirely. In the middle of this debate, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has sent a


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C.D.Howe Report: Canada’s Weak Business Investment Threatens Prosperity

C.D.Howe Report: Canada’s Weak Business Investment Threatens Prosperity

C.D.Howe | William Robson and Mawakina Bafale | Aug 16, 2022 Recent high inflation shows starkly that the Canadian economy’s ability to produce goods and services is not keeping up with surging nominal spending. One key suspect in the economy’s disappointing ability to produce is a declining stock of business capital per available worker –


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‘It’s a game changer.’ Pell Grant recipients cheer student loan forgiveness, even though not all will qualify

‘It’s a game changer.’ Pell Grant recipients cheer student loan forgiveness, even though not all will qualify

After years of anticipation, borrowers describe their reaction to President Biden's student load debt relief plan.

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IRS to refund a 'very welcome' $1.2 billion in late-filing fees for nearly 1.6 million taxpayers

IRS to refund a 'very welcome' $1.2 billion in late-filing fees for nearly 1.6 million taxpayers

The IRS will waive penalties for many Americans who late-filed tax returns during the pandemic. Here's how to know if you qualify.

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Some borrowers can get a student loan payment refund — and potentially boost their forgiveness. Here’s how

Some borrowers can get a student loan payment refund — and potentially boost their forgiveness. Here’s how

If you made payments on your federal student loans during the extended payment pause, you can request a refund. For some, doing so may boost forgiveness.

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Some borrowers can get a refund on pandemic student loan payments — and more forgiveness, too. Here’s how

Some borrowers can get a refund on pandemic student loan payments — and more forgiveness, too. Here’s how

If you made payments on your federal student loans during the extended payment pause, you can request a refund. For some, doing so may boost forgiveness.

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Pell Grant recipients can get $20,000 in student loan forgiveness instead of $10,000. How to check if you qualify

Pell Grant recipients can get $20,000 in student loan forgiveness instead of $10,000. How to check if you qualify

Of the estimated 43 million borrowers who will benefit from the Biden administration's forgiveness plan, more than 60% are Pell Grant recipients.

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Are your student loans eligible for the White House forgiveness plan? What we know

Are your student loans eligible for the White House forgiveness plan? What we know

Here's what we know so far about which student loans are included in President Joe Biden's historic loan forgiveness plan.

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Lessons from crypto winter (so far)

Lessons from crypto winter (so far)

For Bitvo by Tristram Waye | Aug 25, 2022 Nobody knows how far we are through crypto winter, but like the previous winter, the building continues. There is lots of cash and talent in the space building, developing and experimenting.  Down markets also reveal numerous valuable lessons. Leverage “don’t get no respect” One lesson is


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President Biden used student loan reform to 'push the idea that $15 should be the minimum wage,' expert says. Here's how

President Biden used student loan reform to 'push the idea that $15 should be the minimum wage,' expert says. Here's how

President Joe Biden announced student loan forgiveness and other new policies on Wednesday. One is linked to a $15 national minimum wage.

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Some borrowers can get a refund on pandemic student loan payments — and maximize forgiveness, too. Here’s how

Some borrowers can get a refund on pandemic student loan payments — and maximize forgiveness, too. Here’s how

If you made payments on your federal student loans during the extended payment pause, you can request a refund. For some, doing so may maximize forgiveness.

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