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Inflation's shock to economy complete as small business tipping point reached

More small business owners say they need to raise prices and don't expect inflation to decline, a signal that higher prices have overtaken Main Street.

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Expect to pay more for dinner and a dozen roses this Valentine's Day

Even Valentine's Day costs more in 2022. Expect to pay top dollar for flowers, candy and dinner for two this Feb. 14.

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Living only on Social Security can be difficult. There are many resources that can help struggling seniors

There are thousands of public and private programs available to seniors struggling and living only off their Social Security.

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A new inflation reading shows the small business tipping point has been reached

More small business owners say they need to raise prices and don't expect inflation to decline, a signal that higher prices have overtaken Main Street.

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Bridging the Data Literacy and Digital Skills Gap

TechUK | Chris Greenwood | Feb 9, 2022 Chris Greenwood, UK Director for NetApp, a leading Cloud-led, data management company, looks at how data skills can bridge the digital divide. The past year and a half in particular has thrust data into the limelight, with scientists and government officials alike making pandemic-related decisions based on


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3 timely ways to spend your tax refund this year

For many American families, their tax refund is one of the largest cash infusions they get all year. Here are some timely ways to spend the money.

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IIROC Investor Alert: Hash​min​er​.io

IIROC | Release | Feb 9, 2022 Be an informed investor - Don't be fooled by fraudsters misrepresenting themselves February 9, 2022 (Toronto, Ontario) – The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) is warning Canadian investors not to be fooled by Hashminer.io. Investors have recently contacted IIROC asking about companies that claim to require


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Enter the world of climate fintech

Maddyness | Firstminute Capital | Feb 7, 2022 Climate fintech is a cross-cutting sector covering the intersection of climate, finance and digital technology. It includes a range of financial product innovations, applications and platforms that serve as mediums between all stakeholders to catalyse decarbonisation. Climate change poses substantial economic and political risk to the global


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Here’s the outlook for bitcoin as geopolitical tensions heat up and interest rates rise

Crypto winter could last several more months, but that's historically when the industry does its best work in preparation for the next bull run.

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7 Ways the Metaverse is Changing Enterprises

VentureBeat | Shubham Sharma | Jan 26, 2022 A buzzword among tech buffs, the metaverse can be summarized as a natural evolution of the internet where a network of persistent digital spaces will be populated by people (as digital avatars) hanging out, making a living, and claiming ownership of their digital belongings. It is expected


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UK: Tax Regulator Updates Staking and DeFi Lending Guidance

Coindesk  | Sandali Handagama | Feb 2, 2022 How proceeds from lending or staking are taxed depends on the nature of the returns, which could be hard to determine, UK's tax agency says. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the U.K.’s tax agency, has updated its guidance on the taxation of returns from decentralized finance


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TCFD Survey: Climate-related Financial Disclosure (15mins)

TCFD | Feb 14, 2022 The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) is conducting a survey of asset managers and asset owners on their climate-related financial reporting practices. The Task Force will publish aggregated survey results in its 2022 status report as well as a summary of TCFD-aligned reporting practices and challenges across asset


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68% of investment execs don’t think clients should own crypto, survey finds

Most people in charge of investments at brokerages and financial advisory firms don't think clients should own bitcoin and other crypto, according to a survey.

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With the Federal Reserve poised to raise interest rates, these savings accounts may benefit first

High inflation is likely reducing the value of your emergency cash. With interest rates poised to go up, it's important to watch where you keep that money.

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Societe Generale: Lists First Security Tokens Utilizing Blockchain on Luxembourg Stock Exchange

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Jan 31, 2022 Societe Generale, the 3rd largest global bank based in France, has listed security tokens on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE). These are the first securities admitted to the exchange that utilizes blockchain or a public Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Since April 2019, Societe Generale has structured


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