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How soaring inflation may deliver a higher tax bill — especially for retirees, homeowners and high-earners

As the cost of living surges, Americans wrestle with higher prices on day-to-day costs. But higher taxes can be a sneaky added expense, especially for retirees.

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What Will Gaming and Video Entertainment Be Like in 2030?

McKinsey & Company | Jacomo Corbo, Jonathan Dunn, Tom Svrcek, and Kristi Tausk   | Jun 29, 2022 McKinsey experts predict that video entertainment, in all its forms, will become more immersive, gamified, and personalized A decade from now, what we watch—as well as how and where we watch it—could be dramatically different. Four McKinsey


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A ‘double whammy': Consumers are feeling the pain of rising interest rates and ballooning credit card debt, economist says

Consumers are now paying higher prices for everyday expenses and coughing up more in interest on their credit cards.

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Adjusting to the new Labour Market

McMinsey & Company | Jul 15, 2022 Workers are still leaving in droves Much has changed in the business world since early 2020, but one trend has remained constant: people keep leaving their jobs in droves. In fact, 40 percent of workers McKinsey recently surveyed say they’re thinking about leaving their positions in the next


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Crypto Bridges are Integral to Blockchain Adoption but Vulnerable to Attack

Protocol | Tomio Geron | Jul 18, 2022 Linking blockchains together is a key part of the industry. But bridges are vulnerable to hackers and confusing for consumers. One of the challenges for the crypto industry is how many blockchains there are and how complex it is to move across them. This has led to


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75% of middle-class households say their income is falling behind the cost of living

The outlook among middle-income families has also declined: 39% are expecting to be worse off financially in a year, compared with 17% in December 2020.

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CSA Announces New Investor Advisory Panel Members (with lots of lawyers but no investors)

CSA | Jul 14, 2022 Montréal – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is pleased to announce the establishment of the CSA Investor Advisory Panel (CSA IAP), and the appointment of its first members.  As announced in 2021, the CSA IAP will provide meaningful insight into retail investors’ interests and support the CSA’s policy development, strengthening Canada’s capital


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Student loan borrowers pursuing federal public service forgiveness are getting a new servicer. What to know

The government is matching borrowers pursuing public student loan forgiveness with a new servicer soon. Here's what they need to know.

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Analysis: Does Bill C-27 Reflect Lessons Learned from Past Public Outcry? Data Sharing for Public Good

Tersa Scassa | | Jul 11, 2022 [Note: This is my third in a series of posts on the new Bill C-27 which will reform private sector data protection law in Canada and which will add a new Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. The previous two posts addressed consent and de-identification/anonymization.] In 2018 a furore


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Having a Financial Plan Is More Important Than You Think – Here’s Why

Jul 18, 2022 Most people know they should have a financial plan, but very few actually take the time to create one. There are many reasons why having a financial plan is more important than you may think, and in this post, we will explore some of them. We will also provide tips on how


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Different Legal Rules Every Entrepreneur Should Learn

Jul 18, 2022 As an entrepreneur, you're probably used to wearing a lot of hats. You're the CEO, the marketing director, the salesperson, and sometimes even the janitor. But one role you may not have considered is that of a legal expert. After all, as the business owner, it's up to you to make sure


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Wall Street's top analysts say these stocks can generate the best long-term returns

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Levi's and Palo Alto Networks

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Investors want to 'minimize uncertainty,' says behavioral finance expert, but 3 strategies can help them adapt quickly

The first half of this year ushered in market tumult, hot inflation and rising interest rates. Here's how to prepare for what the rest of 2022 may bring.

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Most small business owners don't do the math on their most valuable asset

Entrepreneurs are told a key to success is to 'know your numbers,' but when it comes to the valuation of their own businesses, that figure is often a mystery.

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Regulators Stand in the Way of What Canadians Want: More Competition in Banking

Financial Post OpEd | Vass Bednar | Jul 13, 2022 A responsive regulatory environment is needed to allow technology-driven financial services firms to thrive The crypto crash and fintech’s reality check through reduced valuations are obscuring a powerful reminder that while everyday people are hungry for competition in broader banking services, the corresponding legislative infrastructure


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