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Freezing your credit is the first step to avoid identity theft, expert says. Here's what to know

Recent large consumer data breaches have prompted experts to advise consumers to freeze their credit. Here's how to get started.

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Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication: Why Smart Cards Should Be Part of Your Strategy

Aug 27, 2024 In today’s digital age, the importance of robust security measures cannot be overstated. Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and organizations must stay ahead of these threats by implementing strong authentication methods. One such method that has proven to be highly effective is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). While many organizations have already adopted


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Lucas Birdsall on the Role of Fintech in the Gig Economy

Aug 27, 2024 The gig economy is a billion dollar business. Whether it’s the friendly delivery driver bringing you that pad Thai you’ve been craving all week, or the artist who makes incredibly life-like versions of dogs out of pieces of beach glass, there are countless people out there who are working non-traditional jobs. And,


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A 'man-made disaster' could make it trickier to buy or sell a home in some areas this fall, real estate expert says

Looming expiration for the largest U.S. flood insurance program may hold up some home sales this fall, just as the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates.

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5 top money moves to consider before the Federal Reserve's first rate cut since 2020

As soon as the Fed starts lowering interest rates, many types of consumer loans and savings products will be impacted. Here's how to make the most of it.

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Privacy and Crypto Shaken as Telegram’s CEO Arrested

Crypto and Privacy | Aug 26, 2024 Pavel Durov’s arrest raises privacy concerns and crashes Toncoin Over one of the last summer weekends before kids go back to school, the Founder and CEO of popular texting platform Telegram, Pavel Durov, was arrested by the French police on August 24, 2024 at Le Bourget Airport near


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Microsoft to Launch Controversial Recall Feature

Data Privacy | Aug 26, 2024 Microsoft's new Windows Recall AI Faces Backlash Over Privacy Risks Windows is launching Recall, a controversial AI feature to Windows Insiders this October 2024, that hopes to improve productivity by capturing the entire screen of a user's device in seconds-by-second screenshots including chat histories, web pages, files, and all


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Here's how to harvest 0% capital gains amid the latest stock market rally

You can leverage the 0% capital gains bracket to harvest profits, rebalance your portfolio or save on future taxes. Here's what investors need to know.

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Kraken’s Legal Battle with the SEC Continues

Regulation | Aug 26, 2024 Kraken's Request to Dismiss SEC Case Denied, Judge Allows Case to Go To Court Judge William Orrick recently dismissed Kraken's request to have the case dismissed, allowing the SEC's lawsuit against the company to proceed. The SEC claims that by allowing the trading of tokens like Cardano (ADA) and Solana


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The IRS has a method of 'last resort' to collect overdue taxes: Revoking your passport

The State Department can deny a passport application or revoke an active passport if the IRS certifies a tax debt as "seriously delinquent."

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Engaged Capital might have the recipe to build value for shareholders at Portillo's

The restaurant chain, famed for its chocolate cake shakes and hot dogs, could be poised for a turnaround now that Engaged Capital is in the mix.

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This woman made up to $110,000 a year as a nanny for the ultra-rich. Here's what she learned from the job

Stephanie Kiser wanted to be a screenwriter in New York, but those jobs were hard to come by and paid low wages. She found better pay as a nanny for the 1%.

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Why remote work has staying power: It's 'still kicking,' economist says

The pandemic-era trend of working remotely has endured largely because it benefits both workers and businesses, economists said.

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Democratizing Access: Role of Crowdfunding Platforms

Equity crowdfunding emerged in recent years and has helped disrupt traditional fundraising avenues for startups such as venture capital and angel investing. This form of fundraising is a model that helps democratize access to capital and can empower everyday investors … Continue reading


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OSFI Proposes New Crypto Asset Disclosure Rules for Banks

Regulation | Aug 23, 2024 OSFI introduces draft amendments to crypto-asset exposure disclosures for financial institutions to ensure transparency and system stability On Aug 22, 2024 the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has published new recommendations for public disclosure of financial institutions' exposure to cryptoassets for comment. These guidelines are the result


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