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62% of workers view 401(k) employer match as key to reaching retirement goals. But they may wait years for those contributions to be their own

Less than half of companies (41%) let workers take immediate ownership of employer contributions to 401(k) plans and some may make their workers wait six years.

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Mortgage rates are rising. Here’s why your credit score matters and 5 ways to improve it

Rising mortgage rates are already adding to the cost of homeownership. So can your credit score, depending on where you land.

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Here's who can claim the home-office tax deduction on their 2021 tax return

The home office deduction is a nice tax break, but it's only for the self-employed, not remote workers.

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Solving student debt crisis requires a ‘New Deal moment,’ former education secretary under Obama says

It's time to "correct the policy mistakes of the last 40 years," says John B. King Jr., who served as education secretary under former President Obama.

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Crypto Pragmatist: Checkout these free crypto (trading) tools

Crypto Pragmatist | Newsletter | Apr 14, 2022 During our time in crypto, we've found hundreds of tools that promise to give you an edge—some good, some not so good. Finding the right tools is half the job, and garbage inputs yield garbage results.  Today, we're sharing some of our favourite tools that help us


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Interview with Idris Mootee of urbancoolab: Creative collaborations between Humans and AI Machines

Authority Magazine on Medium | Fotis Georgiadis | Jun 4, 2021 Fotis Georgiadis:  As a part of our series about cutting edge technological breakthroughs, I had the pleasure of interviewing IDRIS MOOTEE of urbancoolab. Idris is the co-founder of Urbancoolab, a company focuses on advancing applied AI in computational creativity. Prior to that he was


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Worried about rising inflation? With nearly risk free I bonds soon to pay 9.62%, here's what you need to know

I bonds, an inflation-protected and nearly risk-free investment, may soon pay an estimated 9.62% return. Here’s what to know before purchasing.

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Here’s why health savings accounts may contribute to inequality

Certain demographic groups are using health savings accounts in a way that may reinforce and exacerbate existing health inequities, according to a new report.

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Biden administration may make it easier for defrauded student loan borrowers to get forgiveness

The Biden administration is moving to make it easier for people who've been defrauded by their colleges to get their federal student debt forgiven.

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Soaring gas prices are forcing some Uber, Lyft drivers off the road

Gas prices are up nearly 50% from this time last year, forcing many rideshare drivers to quit or scale back.

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U.S. households are spending an extra $327 a month due to inflation. Here are 5 ways to rework your budget

Another month of rising inflation means Americans are paying more for everything from food to gasoline.

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Toxic company culture is the No. 1 reason workers are quitting jobs, survey finds

The Great Resignation is still going strong with one-quarter of employees resigning over the past six months, citing toxic company culture as the No. 1 reason.

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ESG report: Startups struggle on the E…but okay on the S and the G

Sifted | Freya Pratty | Mar 31, 2022 When it comes to ESG, startups are good on the S and the G; but struggle on the E. Environmental, social and governance factors have gone from being a concern of specialist investors to a key part of mainstream investment strategy but, for all the talk, how


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U.S. households are spending an extra $327 a month due to inflation. Here are 5 ways to manage your money better

Another month of rising inflation means Americans are paying more for everything from food to gasoline.

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Crypto Payments Report 2022: How digital currencies are revolutionizing commerce, corporates and culture

Checkout.com | Jess Houlgrave  | Apr 5, 2022 Checkout.com surveyed 3,000 businesses and 30,000 consumers worldwide to help us look more closely at the use of cryptocurrency in payments today and the key implications of this shift for merchant businesses. The outcome of this research is our Demystifying Crypto report, a comprehensive look at how


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