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Companies are raising consumer prices but you have to be a sleuth to detect it

Some manufacturers are cutting the contents of packages. So-called shrinkflation is a way to increase consumer costs without adjusting the sticker price.

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Gramercy Funds CIO on emerging markets investing amid the Russia war, including Ukrainian bonds

Robert Koenigsberger, CIO of Gramercy Funds, discussed his investment in Ukrainian bonds.

2 years ago

Americans are pausing investments because of the Russia-Ukraine war. Here's what it could cost them

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is hurting Americans' financial outlook, causing many to pause investing, according to a survey. Here's why that's a problem.

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Two years ago stocks dropped 12% in a single day. Here are lessons investors learned that can still apply

The initial onset of Covid-19 sent shocks through U.S. markets in 2020. Here's what investors can still take from that experience today.

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There's still time to contribute to an IRA or an HSA for 2021. Why it makes sense to do so now

The deadline for 2021 contributions to individual retirement accounts and health savings accounts is April 18, 2022 — tax day.

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Inflation is causing some older Americans to delay retirement plans, survey shows

Inflation is causing some older Americans to postpone major life events, including retirement, according to a Nationwide survey.

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Portage Ventures closes 3rd Fintech Fund $788.5 million CAD

BetaKit | Charles Mandel  | March 10, 2022 Portage Ventures, the venture capital arm of investment firm Sagard, announced the sixth close of its Portage Ventures III LP. The VC firm said it has raised $788.5 million CAD ($616 million USD) to date, and claims the fund is now one of the largest early-stage FinTech-focused


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96% of travelers want their vacation dollars to positively impact the place they visit, survey finds

Nearly all travelers surveyed by booking platform Kind Traveler said it's important their travel dollars have a positive effect on the destination they visit.

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New Federal Reserve projections show six more rate hikes this year

The Federal Reserve released its updated dot plot and latest projections for economic growth and inflation on Wednesday.

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Here's what the Fed's rate hike means for borrowers, savers and homeowners

After holding rates near rock bottom for two years, the Fed is finally boosting its benchmark. Here's what that means for you.

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How the Fed's rate increase may affect your bond portfolio

Market interest rates and bond prices typically move in opposite directions. Here's how the Federal Reserve's rate hike may affect your portfolio.

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BoC and MIT announce joint CBDC collaboration

Bank of Canada | Release | March 16, 2022 The Bank of Canada and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) today announced an agreement to collaborate on a twelve-month research project on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The Bank will work with the MIT Media Lab’s Digital Currency Initiative team to explore how advanced technologies


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2021 Powerlist: Women in Fintech

Innovate Finance | Mar 8, 2022 The Women in FinTech Powerlist 2021 shines a spotlight on the women leading innovation in financial services. Now in its 7th year, the Powerlist has increasingly attracted a global audience, resulting in applications and nominations from around the world. The 2021 iteration shines a spotlight on 250 women across


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90% of IT Managed Service Providers Experienced a Successful Cyber-Attack (in the Past 18 months)

Info Security | James Coker | Mar 10, 2022 Adapting to a changing environment IT managed services providers (MSPs) have faced extraordinary challenges during the pandemic. In many cases, they have carried the burden of responsibility for ensuring their customers have been able to continue to operate in the face of an uncertain and constantly


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Federal Reserve is poised to hike interest rates to combat the highest inflation in 40 years

Consumers hit with higher prices due to inflation likely aren't looking forward to interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Here's why the Fed does that.

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