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The IRS has sent nearly 58 million refunds. The average payment is $3,263

The IRS has issued nearly 58 million refunds, which are worth almost $189 billion in total, as of March 25.

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GameStop shares erase gains and close Friday lower as company plans stock split

GameStop shares climbed after the company said it planned to implement a stock split.

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Many homebuyers face surprise repair costs soon after moving in, survey shows

More than three-quarters of new homeowners said in a survey they ended up having an unexpected cost in the first year of ownership.

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16 U.S. cities where women under 30 earn more than their male peers

Out of 250 metropolitan areas in the U.S., women under 30 are paid the same or more than men in 22 of them, according to the Pew Research Center.

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Opinion: Rising cost of compliance may lead to consolidation

FP | Ethan Lou | Mar 30, 2022 If you’ve ever wondered how onerous it is to register as a securities dealer with the Ontario Securities Commission, wonder no more. The cryptocurrency trading platform Bitbuy Technologies Inc. has put a dollar figure on it: more than $1.5 million. That’s the overall increase in spending, including


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Successful Founders Weigh In: 10 Key Things to Do When Starting A New Venture

Inc. | Doug Cantor | Mar 31, 2022 Successful founders weigh in on the issues you need to think about--and the ones everyone forgets to--when you're getting ready to launch. 1. Define Your Purpose "Begin by writing out a paragraph that is your brand story, authentic to only you. The who, what, where, and why


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Investor Kyle Bass: Globalization isn't over, just don't invest in countries run by despots

The founder of Hayman Capital Management took a different view than BlackRock's Larry Fink on the future of the idea of an interconnected global economy.

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Bill 13: Alberta proposes ‘regulatory sandbox’ for innovative financial technology firms

Edmonton Journal | Lisa Johnson | Mar 30, 2022 Alberta’s UCP government says finance technology companies need temporary relief from privacy and investment laws to give the province an edge in attracting business. Finance Minister Travis Toews introduced Bill 13, the Financial Innovation Act, Wednesday, which if passed, will create a “regulatory sandbox” for financial


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Here’s how you can prepare for possible aggressive, quicker rate hikes from the Fed

As the Fed tries to pump the brakes on inflation, it will get more expensive to borrow. Here's how to prepare.

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The Great Resignation is still in full swing. Here’s what to know

Millions of people are quitting their jobs each month, while job openings are near record highs and layoffs are low. But the labor trend may have plateaued.

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Why Biden’s billionaire minimum income tax may be a tough sell

President Joe Biden has proposed a billionaire minimum tax as part of his 2023 federal budget. However, it may be a tough sell in Congress, experts say.

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More than half of young investors have regrets from the last year

Some 57% of Gen Z and 50% of millennials regret how they invested in the last 12 months, according to a March study from MagnifyMoney.

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Saving for retirement is the top financial priority for just 17% of adults, survey shows

U.S. adults are more focused on building their non-retirement savings and paying off debt than saving for retirement, a survey shows.

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GameStop shares soar more than 10% as company plans stock split

GameStop shares surged in extended trading Thursday after the company said it planned to implement a stock split.

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1 in 5 workers runs out of money before payday, survey finds

As prices spike, workers are running out of money faster: Now, 1 in 5 say they can't make it from paycheck to paycheck.

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