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Here's what to consider if you're actively looking for a job this fall, experts say

The fall season can be a good time to maximize your search for a new job. Here's how to do it.

3 months ago

Taxes may be a blind spot in your investment portfolio

Asset location, which aims to boost after-tax returns, is perhaps just as important as asset allocation for many investors.

3 months ago

Hardbacon’s Struggle with Google is Not Fair Competition

Competition | Aug 29, 2024 When Google Strikes, Small Businesses Like Hardbacon Pay the Price Both big and small businesses depend on search engine exposure like Google Search to reach prospective customers. It's a battle for online visibility and with Google controlling 90.8% of the online search market, any changes to their search algorithm can


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3 months ago

'NEETs': Why some young adults are disconnected from the job market

There is a growing share of young adults not working — some feel discouraged by factors beyond their control.

3 months ago

The gift of education: Getting friends and family to contribute to your kid’s 529 account is 'pretty darn cool'

With college affordability now a top concern, saving for higher education is more of a priority. Here's how friends and family can help.

3 months ago

Russia Pivot’s on Crypto as BRICS Momentum Builds

Crypto | Aug 28, 2024 BRICS alternative payment system and Russia's transition to crypto signal's global finance pressure on US dollar As reported by Bloomberg, Russia will formally start testing cryptocurrency exchanges on September 1, 2024, in an effort to promote international trade and avoid US sanctions. These experiments will use the National Payment Card


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3 months ago

Education Department details FAFSA strategy for the year ahead. But, there is still 'potential for chaos,' expert says

The Education Department said it will beta launch the 2025-26 FAFSA 'to uncover and fix issues' with the aid application.

3 months ago

BoC Conducts Mock PSP Registration Ahead of Nov 1, 2024

Payments Regulation | Aug 28, 2024 Preparing for PSP Registration on November 1 under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) Under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA), PSPs will be subject to Bank of Canada supervision to ensure the security and dependability of their services. With the November 1, 2024 registration window approaching, PSPs should


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3 months ago

401(k) auto-enrollment features don’t help savings as much as expected, study finds

Academics who helped pioneer research on 401(k) auto-enrollment find effects such as leakage blunt its long-term impact.

3 months ago

Top 10 colleges for financial aid, according to The Princeton Review — one is in the Ivy League

These are the colleges with the most generous financial aid packages, according to The Princeton Review.

4 months ago

KOHO Gives Renters a Boost with Cash Back and Credit Help

Product Launch | Release | Aug 27, 2024 KOHO’s new rent reporting, cash back, and insurance empower Canadian renters financially With the introduction of three new tailored services for renters, fintech pioneer KOHO is once again revolutionizing the financial environment for Canadians. Through its platform, KOHO has introduced Rent Reporting, Tenant Insurance, and Cash Back


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4 months ago

Webcam Blackmail: How to Deal with Online Blackmail Like a Pro

Aug 27, 2024 Imagine this: you're sitting at your computer, just browsing through your social media or maybe having a video call with a friend. Everything seems perfectly normal until you receive a message from an unknown user. The message? A demand for money, or worse, in exchange for not releasing compromising webcam footage of


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4 months ago

Revolut’s Crowdfunding Success from Start-up to $45 Billion

Crowdfunding | Aug 27, 2024 Crowdfunding Triumph for Early Investors While many know Revolut to be a robust global financial powerhouse, they may not be aware of the strategic and innovative crowdfunding success which opened the door to 433 retail investor to take part in their extraordinary growth journey.  In 2016, Revolut raised a £1


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4 months ago

Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Kroger customers pay over $90 million a year in cash-back fees, federal agency finds

Some big retailers have been levying a fee on customers who ask for cash back on purchases. That disproportionately hurts those in banking deserts.

4 months ago

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.

4 months ago