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Protecting Social Security benefits from rising inflation is high on voters' wish lists, survey finds

Social Security reform is one issue on Congress' to-do list. Voters want their benefits protected from inflation amid record high prices, a new survey finds.

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Importance of Recurring Revenue

In the world of early-stage startups, it is highly unlikely that earlier stage companies have adequate historical data in order to help determine future revenue levels. Seasonal purchasing decisions, trends, and the nature of early-stage startups can make it difficult … Continue reading

2 years ago

Here's a tax-smart charitable giving strategy using money from your IRA

There's no shortage of ways to give to charity. And certain retirees may get a special tax break by donating from their individual retirement account.

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Number of Americans involuntarily working part-time falls by 707,000 to 3.6 million, lowest level in 21 years

The number of part-time workers who would have preferred a full-time job declined to 3.6 million people in June, the lowest number since August 2001.

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Money Don’t Jiggle: How Localization Can Help Fintech Adoption

Jul 8, 2022 As of 2022, 64% of all consumers have used one or more fintech solutions. But what exactly is fintech and why is it so important? How can it help consumers and whole economies? Finally, how can translation services help accelerate the adoption of fintech in other countries? This article will try to


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The Volume of Transactions Using QR Codes Will Exceed $3 Trillion by 2025

Jul 8, 2022 Almost one in three mobile phone users worldwide will use this technology for daily operations. The total value of transactions for payments made using QR codes will reach $3 trillion in three years, which is 25% higher than the current indicator ($2.4 trillion). This is due to the growing attention to new


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Rising mortgage rates are hitting Americans' wallets. Here's how to adjust your housing budget

Higher mortgage rates means a higher monthly bill for homebuyers.

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EV Developer, 7GEN, Closes $8M Series A to Help Fleet Operators Electrify

BC Business | Rushmila Rahman | Jul 6, 2022 Being responsible pays off in B.C. With rebates for your next vehicle being of the electric variety, it’s a good time for enterprises to plug in and put the pedal to the metal. To that end, commercial EV developer 7 Generation Capital just closed $8 million in


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As states and cities raise minimum wage rates, some experts say a higher federal rate is long overdue

The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 per hour since 2009. As some states and cities are moving toward higher rates, experts say national change is needed.

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Report: Targeted Update on Implementation of FATF’s Standards on Virtual Assets and VASPs

FATF | Jun 30, 2022 Paris, 30 June 2022 – FATF has produced a targeted update on implementation of its Standards on virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers (VASPs), with a focus on FATF’s Travel Rule. This report comes three years after FATF extended its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) measures to VAs and


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Fake charities can be almost impossible to spot. Here's how to make sure your donations get to the right place

In times of crisis, donations can go a long way to helping people in need. But scammers will try to capitalize on your compassion.

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Kraken Jun 2022 Report: Uphill Battle

Kraken Blog | Jul 7, 2022 Crypto markets remained bearish in June after May’s broad market sell off. All crypto sectors reported negative returns month-over-month; even the best performers posted losses exceeding -18%. Meme and metaverse coins performed only slightly better than ETH (-47%), privacy coins (-43%) and BTC (-40%). Have the tides turned or


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How are rising costs impacting your household? Here's how to calculate your personal inflation rate

Costs are rising across the U.S. economy. But how is inflation impacting your household? Here are a few calculations to find out.

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Preparing For a Mortgage? These Tips Will Help You Get the Right Deal

Jul 7, 2022 When it comes to taking out a mortgage, preparation is key. By taking the time to understand the process and get your finances in order, you can ensure that you get the best possible deal on your mortgage. It's also important to shop around and compare rates from different lenders before making


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Biden administration plans to make sweeping changes to 'broken' student loan system

The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it was moving to make sweeping changes to the federal student loan system.

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