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New college graduates are overestimating their starting salaries by $30,000, report finds

Today's undergrads expect to make nearly $85,000 one year after graduation. Yet, the average starting salary for recent graduates is closer to $55,000.

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This MIT economist helps decide when recessions officially begin and end. Here's why those dates matter

As the president of the National Bureau of Economic Research, MIT economist James Poterba helps determine when a recession officially starts and ends.

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If Supreme Court affirms Biden student loan forgiveness plan, some college 'stopouts' may reenroll

The Supreme Court's decision on student loan forgiveness could bring back students who started college but never finished, one expert says.

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Protecting Financial Privacy in the Digital Age: Crafting a Stronger Framework

Cato Institute | Nicholas Anthony | May 2, 2023 Financial privacy in the United States has been deteriorating over the past 50 years, with the third-party doctrine and Bank Secrecy Act weakening Fourth Amendment protections. The Right to Financial Privacy Act, enacted in 1978, provides some protections but is undermined by numerous exceptions. A revised


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Kraken, Web3 Foundation, Republic Crypto to Testify in Front of House Subcommittee on Digital Assets Financial Inclusion and Regulatory Gaps

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | May 8, 2023 Last week, the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion announced a joint hearing with the Agriculture Subcommittee on digital assets, titled "The Future of Digital Assets: Measuring the Regulatory Gaps in the Digital Asset Markets." The hearing, scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, 2023,


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'Couples Therapy' psychoanalyst Orna Guralnik wants us to get more honest about our finances

CNBC spoke with Orna Guralnik, psychoanalyst on Showtime series "Couples Therapy," about the biggest money issues people face with their partners.

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Bank of Canada Announces Consultations for a Potential Canadian Digital Dollar (Until Jun 19)

Bank of Canada | Release | May 8, 2023 Join the Conversation: Bank of Canada Seeks Public Input on Potential Features of Digital Canadian Dollar The Bank of Canada is seeking to design a digital Canadian dollar that caters to the needs of Canadians. To achieve this, the Bank is conducting an online consultation to


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French Neobank Startup, Green-Got, Collaborates with 1300 Crowdfunded Climate-Conscious Investors

Techcrunch | Romain Dillet | May 4, 2023 Green-Got, a French startup focused on climate change, is collaborating with 1300 investors who funded the project through crowdfunding to create an alternative to conventional bank accounts. Innovations: Green-Got is a climate-focused neobank that ensures customers' money is not invested in environmentally harmful companies. The bank tracks


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$7.25 federal minimum wage is a 'national disgrace,' says Sen. Bernie Sanders, backing push for $17/hour

There's a new push in Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour. Here's why workers and economists say higher pay is crucial.

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The No. 1 danger of not talking about money with your partner, according to Showtime therapist

CNBC spoke with Orna Guralnik, psychoanalyst on Showtime series "Couples Therapy," about the biggest money issues people face with their partners.

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$7.25 federal minimum wage is a 'national disgrace,' says Sen. Bernie Sanders, backing push for $17 per hour

There's a new push in Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour. Here's why workers and economists say higher pay is crucial.

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Here are the top 10 tech stock analysts of the past decade, according to TipRanks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service ranks the top Wall Street firms of the past decade in the technology sector.

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As retirement age change sparks protests in France, here's what could happen in the U.S.

Exactly when to retire is typically a personal decision. But Social Security reforms could affect how well people live based on that timing.

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Summer travel: How to save during a busy, expensive season

It's expected to be a busy and costly summer travel season. But there are some ways to save.

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What Startup Rules Did Sam Altman Break During OpenAI’s Path to Its $30B Valuation?

Fortune | Steve Mollman | May 6, 2023 When it comes to artificial intelligence, Silicon Valley’s standard advice for startups might not apply. OpenAI, established in 2015, creators of ChatGPT and GPT-4, now boasts a valuation of nearly $30 billion. CEO Sam Altman, former head of Y Combinator, shared insights on the AI venture's unconventional


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