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What a record 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could mean for taxes on benefits

What a record 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could mean for taxes on benefits

Social Security beneficiaries stand to get the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 40 years in 2023. Experts say that calls for some strategic tax planning.

3 years ago
Wisconsin taxpayers' group asks Supreme Court to block Biden student debt relief program

Wisconsin taxpayers' group asks Supreme Court to block Biden student debt relief program

A taxpayers' group in Wisconsin asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

3 years ago
66% of American workers are worse off financially than a year ago due to inflation, report finds

66% of American workers are worse off financially than a year ago due to inflation, report finds

As the cost of living keeps rising, more Americans are struggling financially. Nearly three-quarters have less in savings than last year.

3 years ago
The SEC Will Be Watching You…Every Text You Send

The SEC Will Be Watching You…Every Text You Send

National Law Review | Matthew Lindenbaum, Robert Lindholm, Soren Young | Oct 17, 2022 Last week it was reported that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent investigation of broker-dealers for violation of regulations relating to use of personal messaging devices, such as WhatsApp—which resulted in over $1.8 billion in fines to 16 financial institutions—has broadened to


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3 years ago
IRS bumps up estate-tax exclusion to $12.92 million for 2023. Here's what that means for wealthy Americans

IRS bumps up estate-tax exclusion to $12.92 million for 2023. Here's what that means for wealthy Americans

Starting in 2023, individuals can transfer up to $12.92 million to heirs, during life or at death, without triggering a federal estate tax bill.

3 years ago
Old School Playing Card Brand, Bicycle, Will Sell Bored Ape NFT Playing Cards

Old School Playing Card Brand, Bicycle, Will Sell Bored Ape NFT Playing Cards

Decrypt | Andrew Hayward | Oct 18, 2022 Bicycle will use its Ethereum NFT artwork to sell decks of Ape-branded cards, with plans to collaborate with other owners. Status or IP: The Bored Ape Yacht Club has attracted an array of celebrity and brand owners over the last year and a half. Some use the


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3 years ago
Supreme Court asked to block Biden student debt relief program

Supreme Court asked to block Biden student debt relief program

A taxpayers' group in Wisconsin asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

3 years ago
SPAC liquidations top $12 billion this year as sponsors grapple with tough market, new buyback tax

SPAC liquidations top $12 billion this year as sponsors grapple with tough market, new buyback tax

Under the new provision in the Inflation Reduction Act, SPAC sponsors could face a 1% exercise tax if they return cash to investors starting 2023.

3 years ago
Work Trends:  Employees Feel the Opposite but the ‘Data doesn’t lie’ | Women Leaving Companies at Highest Rate Ever

Work Trends: Employees Feel the Opposite but the ‘Data doesn’t lie’ | Women Leaving Companies at Highest Rate Ever

Fortune | Jane Thier | Oct 17, 2022 Managers and workers have the opposite opinions of remote work, Satya Nadella says, but the data doesn’t lie. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella released latest Work Trends Study revealing a paradox: Employees:  87% of employees say they’re more productive when they work remotely or in a hybrid setup


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3 years ago
The typical U.S. household is spending $445 more a month due to inflation. Here's how to reduce the bite

The typical U.S. household is spending $445 more a month due to inflation. Here's how to reduce the bite

Saving money largely comes down to buying cheaper alternatives when possible and finding ways to trim discretionary expenses, according to financial advisors.

3 years ago
IRS: Here are the new income tax brackets for 2023

IRS: Here are the new income tax brackets for 2023

The IRS has released higher federal tax brackets and standard deductions for 2023 to adjust for inflation. Here's what filers need to know.

3 years ago
MiCAR:  EU Crypto Regulation in the Making

MiCAR: EU Crypto Regulation in the Making

Linklaters | Jennifer Calver  -  Sophia Le Vesconte  -  Simon Treacy | Oct 13, 2022 Two years since the draft text was first released, the EU’s flagship Markets in Cryptoassets Regulation has now been finalised and is set to become law. The regulation is a keystone of the EU’s Digital Finance Strategy, alongside the EU’s


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3 years ago
Fintech Fridays EP58:  Using Risk Management to Improve Your Business and Life

Fintech Fridays EP58: Using Risk Management to Improve Your Business and Life

About NCFA Canada | Craig Asano | Oct 14, 2022 Oct 14, 2022: NCFA's Fintech Fridays podcast episode 58 Using Risk Management to Improve Your Business and Life Featured Guest: Alex Sidorenko, CEO and Chief Risk Officer / Founder, Risk Academy / Risk Awareness Week (LinkedIn) Experienced executive across strategic, investment and operational risks and


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3 years ago
How to get the 'best of both worlds' for Series I bond interest rates before November

How to get the 'best of both worlds' for Series I bond interest rates before November

With the interest rate for Series I bonds dropping to roughly 6.48% in November, you can still secure 9.62% for six months before the end of October.

3 years ago
Here's what you need to know about 2023 Medicare prescription drug plans during open enrollment

Here's what you need to know about 2023 Medicare prescription drug plans during open enrollment

In addition to checking whether there's a better Medicare coverage option for 2023, there are some changes to coverage of drugs to be aware of.

3 years ago