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Consumers changing eating, shopping habits as inflation pushes up prices

About 90% of Americans are concerned about food prices, according to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Alpha Foods.

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

Women are narrowing the confidence gap with men when it comes to managing money, study shows

Over the last two years or so, women have made strides in feeling confident about money matters, with the under-35 crowd leading the charge.

2 years ago

Michigan is poised to become 14th state to mandate personal finance education

The Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a personal finance education bill by a vote of 94-13.

2 years ago

Binance BNB Coin Takes a Hit on News of Potential SEC Investigation

Nasdaq | Emma Newbery  | Jun 7, 2022 Binance Coin (BNB) was down 8% this morning on news reports of a possible Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation. According to Bloomberg, investigators will probe whether Binance should have registered its initial coin offering (ICO) as a security sale. The Bloomberg report quoted anonymous inside sources,


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2 years ago

Here's when tax-loss harvesting makes sense ... and when it doesn’t

It’s possible to trim your tax bill by harvesting investment losses. But the strategy doesn't always make sense, financial experts say.

2 years ago

The Lummis-Gillibrand Bill Puts the CFTC in Charge: A Win for the Crypto Industry

Protocol | Benjemin Pimental | Jun 7, 2022 The proposal gives the CFTC a leading role and pushes for the creation of a self-regulatory organization like FINRA. The Responsible Financial Innovation Act, introduced by Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand, lays out how cryptocurrencies should be defined and regulated.  If it becomes law,


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2 years ago

Apple Finally Unveils its BNPL Offering. 4 Things to Know Before Signing Up

MarketWatch | Aarthi Swaminathan | Jun 8, 2022 After months of speculation, Apple finally unveiled its buy now, pay later offering this week, wading into an industry that’s experienced explosive growth. But consumers should be wary of jumping into the service and first consider some of the potential pitfalls, observers say. Buy now, pay later


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2 years ago

Here are the changes Americans are willing to make to fix Social Security, survey finds

Time is ticking as to how long Social Security will be able to pay full benefits. A new survey lets voters decide how they would fix the program.

2 years ago

Loop to host contest for Canadian brands in collaboration with Startup CPG with winner to be carried in GoodGood locations across Toronto

Loop | Cato Pastoll | Jun 8, 2022 On June 22, 2022 Loop, the banking platform for international ecommerce brands, will be hosting the first ever in-person Canadian Startup CPG event for ecommerce and CPG brands to gather, share best practices and learn about solutions to help them grow. During the event, startup CPG brands will


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2 years ago

PayPal Finally Allows Users to Transfer Crypto to Other Wallets and Exchanges

TechCrunch | Mary Ann Azevedo | Jun 7, 2022 In response to customer demand, PayPal announced today that its users will now be able to transfer cryptocurrency from their accounts to other wallets and exchanges, and send crypto to other PayPal users 'in seconds'. The new functionality is only available to users in the U.S.,


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2 years ago

How much does college really cost? It may be much less than you think

The list prices for most college educations can leave parents speechless but, thanks to financial aid programs, the net cost can end up being much less.

2 years ago

Your next quarterly 401(k) statement may be alarming. Here’s why

Many retirement savers will get 401(k) notices with a new income projection starting in a few weeks. It may be a wakeup call.

2 years ago

$40 billion payments giant now accepting USDC stablecoin

CNBC | Ryan Browne | June 7, 2022 AMSTERDAM — Online payments company Checkout.com says it will settle payments for its merchants round-the-clock using stablecoins, making it the last major financial services firm taking the plunge into crypto. The start-up, which competes with the likes of PayPal and Stripe, said Tuesday it is launching a


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2 years ago

Would you like a four-day work week? Here’s how to convince your company to test it out

Most Americans want a shortened work week, yet only a small number of employers offer the perk.

2 years ago