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Alex Vronces: Follow the money, but also look in the mirror

Mox | Alex Vronces | Feb 16, 2022 The biggest threat to liberal democracy isn't what you think it is The biggest threat to liberal democracy is not what most people are saying it is. It’s not the “freedom convoy” that is calling for an end to mobility restrictions and vaccine mandates. Yes, many of


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Families are struggling again after just 2 months without child tax credit payments

Nearly 60% of parents said that since child tax credit checks stopped, they haven't been able to afford enough food, according to a recent survey.

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Cramer: 'We're not in a world of the pandemic anymore' and many companies aren't ready

"I've seen a lot of companies that were kind of banking on a little more pandemic," the "Mad Money" host said Wednesday.

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‘You’re on hold forever.’ Social Security applicants complain about agency’s long waits

The Social Security Administration is poised to reopen its offices this spring. Some beneficiaries and applicants say they need answers to questions now.

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Biden administration is keeping a close eye on private equity and other 'alternative' investments

Regulators are trying to increase transparency among private-equity investments and limit the pool of 401(k) plan investors who can gain access.

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Is college really worth it? Here's why it's so hard to figure out the return on investment

Some colleges offer a better return on your investment when factoring in total cost, future earnings and student debt.

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While slowly improving, a lack of diversity in the financial planning industry persists

Financial planning, and financial services more broadly, has historically been an arena of white men. Industry leaders are trying to change that.

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Pioneer says Treat Crypto like Gold and Silver and You’ll Win

CoinPayments and Stansberry Research | Feb 15, 2022 Global acceptance and adoption of cryptocurrencies boils down to regulations, "which I think are beneficial and clear," says Jason Butcher, CEO of CoinPayments. "I believe stablecoins will be the future of actual transactions," he says to our Daniela Cambone, "and we're seeing a huge shift towards stablecoins."


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Education Department suspends seizure of tax refunds, Social Security for overdue student loans until November

The federal government can seize certain payments to satisfy delinquent debts. The U.S. Department of Education suspended the practice until after Nov. 1.

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Cramer's message to investors and the Fed: Inflation may have just peaked

"You have to wonder how sustainable it is. I mean, this is like, everything is red hot," the "Mad Money" host said on CNBC on Tuesday.

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After-tax 401(k) contributions can be a game-changer for big savers

After-tax 401(k) contributions allow you to save beyond the annual employee deferral limits. Here's what to know if your plan offers this feature.

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How to protect your digital identity?

Guest Post | Feb 15, 2022 Technology makes our lives easier, but it comes with a price - security risks. Due to the rising cybersecurity threats and the time spent on digital devices, it’s obvious that people need to be aware of the dangers online. In the cyber world, there’s countless data that needs to


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Retiring and enrolling in Medicare: You may need to appeal premium surcharges if your income is dropping

Although your income may drop when you retire, you could face higher Medicare premiums if your most recent tax return shows income above a set threshold.

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Main Street restaurant owners growing through the pandemic

Near 90,000 restaurants have shuttered during the pandemic, and sales may not be back to pre-Covid levels for a year. But some owners are growing.

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Inflation is at its highest in 40 years. Here's how raising interest rates could help

Consumers hit with higher prices due to inflation likely aren't looking forward to interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Why rate increases make sense.

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