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As Election Day approaches, Democrats warn that Social Security and Medicare are at stake

As Election Day approaches, Democrats warn that Social Security and Medicare are at stake

Democrats, including President Joe Biden, say the midterm elections may decide the future of two programs retirees rely on, Social Security and Medicare.

3 years ago
Can Canada go Cashless?

Can Canada go Cashless?

Global News | Alley Wilson & Anne Gaviola  | Oct 29, 2022 Whether you pay by debit, credit, mobile wallet or smartwatch, speed and convenience are driving the way Canadians are choosing to pay, but it all comes with a price — cash as a payment option is steadily declining. Cashless is Trending Pandemic: The


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3 years ago
Before dropping a Medicare Advantage plan altogether during open enrollment, compare these key costs

Before dropping a Medicare Advantage plan altogether during open enrollment, compare these key costs

If you are thinking about dropping your Advantage Plan in favor of basic Medicare, your costs will likely look different, experts say.

3 years ago
[Brookings Webcast, Nov 15]:  Digital Asset Regulation: The State Perspective

[Brookings Webcast, Nov 15]: Digital Asset Regulation: The State Perspective

Brookings | Nov 1, 2022 On Tuesday, November 15, the Center on Regulation and Markets will convene the third event of our series on regulating digital assets. Keynoting will be New York Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris, who will discuss her perspective as a state regulator dealing with digital assets and cryptocurrency.


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3 years ago
Treasury Department sold almost $1 billion of Series I bonds, a record, before Oct. 28 deadline

Treasury Department sold almost $1 billion of Series I bonds, a record, before Oct. 28 deadline

Investors rushed to beat a Friday, Oct. 28 deadline to lock in a record-high 9.62% interest rate. The I bond rate reset Nov. 1, falling to 6.89%.

3 years ago
Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 6.89% for the next six months

Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 6.89% for the next six months

The Treasury Department on Tuesday announced Series I bonds will pay 6.89% annual interest through April 2023. Here's what investors need to know.

3 years ago
This Social Security quiz can help test how much you know about benefits before you claim

This Social Security quiz can help test how much you know about benefits before you claim

Deciding when to collect Social Security benefits may be the biggest retirement decision you make. This quiz can help test how much you know about the program.

3 years ago
Toronto’s Quiet Tech Boom Isn’t So Quiet Anymore

Toronto’s Quiet Tech Boom Isn’t So Quiet Anymore

Nov 1, 2022 Back in March of this year, the New York Times ran an article entitled “Toronto, the Quietly Booming Tech Town,” in which it profiled the city’s up-and-coming status as a world-class tech destination. The article is informative, well-researched and well-considered. But the title? Perhaps in the interest of clicks, the title makes


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3 years ago
Tony Robbins:  The Cure for Quiet Quitting

Tony Robbins: The Cure for Quiet Quitting

Linkedin: The One Thing | Tony Robgins | Nov 1, 2022 In today’s world, even the most driven leaders and team members are experiencing burnout.   Problem: Quite quitting has crept into offices, remote and in-person alike. People are questioning what they really want out of life more than ever before. And the pulse of late


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3 years ago
Revolut Chief Nikolai Storonsky Renounces Russian Citizenship, Condeming Ukraine Invasion

Revolut Chief Nikolai Storonsky Renounces Russian Citizenship, Condeming Ukraine Invasion

AltFi | John Reynolds | Oct 31, 2022 Nikolai Storonsky, the billionaire head of the London-based financial technology firm Revolut, has renounced his Russian citizenship in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the country where his father was born. Nik Storonsky, the CEO and co-founder of Revolut, has renounced his Russian citizenship after his father


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3 years ago
NCFA Open Banking Implementation Risks with Senator Colin Deacon and Mahi Sall

NCFA Open Banking Implementation Risks with Senator Colin Deacon and Mahi Sall

About NCFA Canada | Nov 1, 2022 The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA), true to its mission of providing education, industry stewardship, networking, growth, and funding opportunities for innovative financial technologies and related sectors, is pleased to launch a brand new thought leadership series on Open Banking led by Berlin-based NCFA ambassador


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3 years ago
Treasury Department sold a record nearly $1 billion of Series I bonds on Friday, the deadline to lock in higher rate

Treasury Department sold a record nearly $1 billion of Series I bonds on Friday, the deadline to lock in higher rate

Investors rushed to beat the Oct. 28 deadline to lock in a record-high 9.62% interest rate. The I bond rate reset Nov. 1, falling to 6.89%.

3 years ago
Visa Files 2 Crypto Trademark Applications Including Crypto Wallet

Visa Files 2 Crypto Trademark Applications Including Crypto Wallet

Bitcoin.com | Kevin Helms | Oct 27, 2022 Payments giant Visa has filed two trademark applications covering a wide range of cryptocurrency products and services, including its own crypto wallet. The filings also mention crypto transaction management and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Visa has filed two trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office


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3 years ago
A ‘resale revolution’: Affluent shoppers embrace secondhand shopping

A ‘resale revolution’: Affluent shoppers embrace secondhand shopping

The resale business is now growing twice as fast as the broader retail market, helped, in part, by a surge of affluent shoppers.

3 years ago
Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion — but only if you pick the less-popular prize option. If you win, here's the tax bill

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion — but only if you pick the less-popular prize option. If you win, here's the tax bill

Regardless of whether you take the windfall as an annuity spread over three decades or as a lump sum payment upfront, taxes take a big bite out of the winnings.

3 years ago