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Berkshire unloads another chunk of Bank of America as CEO Moynihan lauds Buffett as great shareholder

Since mid-July, Berkshire Hathaway has sold more than 174.7 million shares of the Charlotte-based bank for $7.2 billion.

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Social Security cost-of-living increase for 2025 could be 2.5% — the lowest since 2021, estimate finds

As inflation subsides, Social Security beneficiaries are poised to see a lower benefit increase next year.

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Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2024 — in one chart

The consumer price index rose by 2.5% in August, on an annual basis. It was the lowest reading since February 2021.

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Americans have more than $32 trillion in home equity — a record high. Here's what to know before you tap it

Many Americans are house-rich, thanks to a runup in home prices. But high borrowing costs make it harder to tap your home for cash.

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Trump wants to make IVF free. Democrats, Republicans and experts are dubious

Former President Donald Trump says that he wants to make in vitro fertilization treatments free for all women who need it. Health care experts are skeptical.

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Compliant Marketing: How to Avoid SEC Fines

Compliance | Sep 11, 2024 Fintech Insights for Navigating the SEC Marketing Rule The Marketing Rule was created in December 2020 and now the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ramping up enforcement. The SEC just fined nine investment advisors a total of $1.24 million for using deceptive advertising and omitting key disclosures when relying


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Avoid 'knee-jerk reactions' to candidates' proposed tax increases, financial advisors say. Here's why

With the election ramping up, investors may feel stressed by the flurry of tax policy proposals. Here's why you should avoid an emotional decision.

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Bitcoin could soon hit six figures regardless of who wins U.S. election, investors say

Despite the increasingly partisan sentiment in the crypto industry, bitcoin will thrive regardless of who wins the U.S. presidential election in November.

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Some young adults are opting out of parenthood. Money is a major reason, most say

Nearly a quarter of millennials and Gen Z without children do not plan to become parents, primarily due to financial reasons, according to a recent report.

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Here's how to know if your college kid actually needs 'dorm insurance'

Dorm insurance is a personal property insurance for college students who live on campus. But you might not need it.

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It's not always 'a sexy thing' to be a millionaire, former NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland says. Here's why

Brandon Copeland is a former NFL player turned financial coach. He wrote a new book that serves as a personal finance "playbook."

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Slice of the Pie: Navigating Ownership Dilution in Startup Investments

No matter what funding round an investor decides to invest in, subsequent funding rounds can impact an investment. Each funding round a startup goes through after an investment is made has the potential to reduce the ownership stake, slowly chipping … Continue reading


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Can Fintechs Help Narrow Canada’s Prosperity Gap?

Fintech Innovation | Sep 10, 2024 Innovative Fintech Solutions to Boost Canada’s Economic Prosperity Sadly, as outlined in a recent article in The Hub, Canada's widening prosperity gap with America (and other countries) demands immediate action.  There is serious concern about Canada's economic competitiveness and general quality of life in light of the widening prosperity


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Harris wants to raise the top capital gains tax rate to 28%. How that compares to recent history

Vice President Kamala Harris last week proposed a 28% tax on long-term capital gains for top earners. Here's how that compares to historic rates.

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Oracle is designing a data center that would be powered by three small nuclear reactors

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison did not disclose the location of the data center or the future reactors.

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