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Do you want to know how inflation impacts your savings? The 'rule of 72' may help

The rule of 72 is often used by investors to gauge how quickly their money will double. With inflation, it loosely estimates how fast money will halve.

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NCFA Response to FINTRAC’s ‘Knee Jerk’ Regulations Requiring Donation Crowdfunding Platforms to Register and Comply with AML/ATF Legislation

About NCFA Canada | June 10, 2022 “In summary, the regulations are ineffective, burdensome, anti-competitive, and damaging to both the domestic donation crowdfunding sector and the Canadian nonprofit/charitable sector. The goal of protecting Canadians from money laundering and terrorism is laudable, but these regulations should be scrapped, and new regulations drafted in full consultation with


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Some medical debt will soon disappear from consumer credit reports. What to know

In just a few weeks, changes are scheduled to take effect that will reduce when medical debt shows up on credit reports.

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Annuity sales rise, buoyed by market fears and higher interest rates. What to know before you buy

Risk-averse consumers are turning to annuities for safety as they flee market volatility. But annuities are not for everybody.

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What to do with a 529 college savings plan if student debt is forgiven

Recent news that student loan forgiveness could be coming may derail the plans of some college savers.

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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon’s advice to summer interns: 'Be an entrepreneur'

Read a key excerpt from the email Goldman CEO David Solomon sent to incoming interns on Thursday.

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Credit card balances spike to $841 billion after stimulus checks helped reduce debt

After consumers paid off $83 billion in credit card debt during the pandemic, helped by stimulus checks, credit card balances are rising again.

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This SPAC is merging with an already-public company as sponsors get creative before time runs out

Many sponsors face challenges as they race the clock to find a target amid regulatory crackdown and waning enthusiasm.

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Why remaining private is a competitive advantage for PE firm Bain Capital with $160 billion

John Connaughton, Bain Capital's global head of Private Equity, talked about headwinds facing the industry and why his firm is staying private. 

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Here’s how to fight a higher-than-expected property tax bill

If the value of your home ballooned during the pandemic, there may be ways to fight a higher-than-expected property tax bill, according to experts.

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What Was the Rationale Behind Ontario’s Online Gaming Regulation?

Guest Post | Jun 9, 2022 On April 4, 2022, online gaming officially launched across Ontario. It was a monumental decision for Canada's most populous province and a major endorsement of the growing liberalization of online gaming activity across North America. Players heard rumblings of the passage of imminent legislation ahead of time, but nothing


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Sanders, Warren propose bill to extend Social Security's solvency for 75 years, increase benefits by $2,400 per year

A new Democratic plan calls for repairing Social Security's trust funds by raising taxes on the wealthy, while also making benefits more generous.

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Is Cybercrime outpacing business? Comparative earnings are…

Computer Weekly | Alex Scroxton | May 19, 2022 An expert cyber fraudster can make as much as £6m in a year, more than three times the 2020 average salary of a FTSE 100 chief executive, and even rookies are raking it in, taking home approximately £15,000 a month, according to statistics on the state


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Why saving in a 401(k) plan may be tough for frequent job switchers

New hires often have a waiting period before they can contribute to their workplace retirement plan or access the full employer match.

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Here’s how retirees can give to charity and create a stream of income at the same time

Many nonprofits offer charitable gift annuities, which allow you to make a large gift and, in return, get a guaranteed stream of income for life.

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