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Don't expect 'immediate relief' from the Federal Reserve's first rate cut in years, economist says. Here's why

The first interest rate cut in four years is on deck. For many households, this policy shift is welcome news, but one cut won't make a big impact, experts say.

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AI Leaders and White House Discuss Energy Infrastructure

AI | Sep 13, 2024 AI Tech Leaders and U.S. officials discuss expanding energy needs and infrastructure solutions to support rapid growth Yesterday, top executives from Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and other tech giants met senior U.S government officials at the White House to discuss the energy infrastructure requirements to support the quickly expanding AI


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UK Proposes Bill to Recognize Crypto as Personal Property

Crypto Regulation | Release | Sep 13, 2024 UK Parliament Introduces Bill to Recognize Bitcoin as Personal Property A new bill called The Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill was tabled in the UK to recognize Bitcoin, NFTs, and other digital assets as personal property under English and Welsh law.  If approved, the bill will provide


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IRS: This 'rule of thumb' shows who needs to make a third-quarter estimated tax payment by Sept. 16

The third-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2024 is Sept. 16. Here's a "rule of thumb" for taxpayers who may need to pay, according to the IRS.

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IRS: This 'rule of thumb' shows who needs to make a third-quarter estimated tax payment by Monday

The third-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2024 is Monday, Sept. 16. Here's a "rule of thumb" for taxpayers who may need to pay, according to the IRS.

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Stocks often drop in September — but many investors shouldn’t care

September is historically the worst month for the stocks of large U.S. companies. But that doesn't mean investors should sell out of the market.

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Ajit Jain, Buffett's insurance leader for nearly 40 years, dumps more than half of Berkshire stake

The 73-year-old vice chairman of insurance operations sold 200 Berkshire Class A shares on Monday for roughly $139 million. 

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Homeowners may be 'overconfident in their retirement readiness,’ economist says. Here’s why

Owning a home can help you build equity and have controlled housing costs. But it can cloud your judgement on retirement readiness, one expert says.

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Securing Your IoT Network Against Emerging Threats

Sep 12, 2024 The Internet of Things (IoT) is gradually becoming an integral part of our daily lives and business operations. From smart home devices to industrial sensors, IoT networks are expanding rapidly, bringing both unprecedented opportunities and significant security challenges. As these networks grow more complex, so do the threats they face. In this


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Here's the deflation breakdown for August 2024 — in one chart

Consumer prices are falling in pockets of the U.S. economy, in categories like cars, household furniture and certain groceries.

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Join NCFA’s Virtual Delegation to HK FinTech Week 2024

NCFA | Sep 12, 2024 Interested in exporting, scaling, growing networks and opportunities in Hong Kong/Asia? The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA) is pleased to provide Canadian fintech firms with the chance to participate in Hong Kong Fintech Week 2024 (HKFW) online. This globally recognized event, produced by Finoverse in conjunction with


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DLA Piper’s Tech Index 2024 – Highlights for Fintechs

Tech Report | Sep 12, 2024 DLA Piper Technology Index 2024 Highlights for Fintech Innovators and Investors Last week, DLA Piper dropped "The Tech Index 2024 - Riding the Next Big Wave" based on responses from over 1,200 industry experts, investors, and policy makers worldwide.  This years report takes a outlook beyond Europe to explore


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Senate debates taxes ahead of Trump’s 2025 expirations. It's a ‘make-or-break moment,' lawmaker says

The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday debated Trump's 2025 tax break expirations. Here's how the policy could impact you.

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Bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to eliminate Social Security rules affecting public employees. What could happen next

Individuals who have pension income may see their Social Security benefits reduced. Some Washington lawmakers are pushing to change that.

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Federal Agencies Start Working on Financial Data Transparency Act

FDTA | Sep 12, 2024 After a Slow Start, Federal Agencies Begin Implementing the Financial Data Transparency Act (FTDA) The Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA) was approved in December 2022, and is now beginning to influence the way data is managed and processed by US financial authorities. The Act mandates that nine federal agencies create


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