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Retirees need to keep this much cash, advisors say

As retirees kick off the new year, high inflation and strong market returns may leave many wondering how much cash they need to have handy.

3 years ago

Warren Buffett makes over $120 billion on Apple's rise to $3 trillion, among his best bets ever

The 5% Apple stake Berkshire Hathaway acquired in 2018 for $36 billion is now worth more than $160 billion as the tech giant hit $3 trillion milestone.

3 years ago

Cramer says 'sky is the limit' for Ford in 2022 after last year's 136% surge

"I've been a big backer of Ford as part of the charitable trust," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Tuesday, adding CEO Jim Farley "has done a remarkable job."

3 years ago

A 5.9% increase to Social Security benefits takes effect this month. Here’s what to expect

Social Security benefits are poised to get the largest annual increase in decades. Here's what beneficiaries can expect when those checks start this month.

3 years ago

Hot Docs: Dead Man’s Switch

CBC Docs | Dec 30, 2021 When cryptocurrency whiz kid Gerald Cotten died suddenly in India, $215 million disappeared. Dead Man's Switch: a crypto mystery unpacks the mysterious and improbable story of Canadian CEO Gerald Cotten and his failed cryptocurrency exchange, QuadrigaCX. It's part of Hot Docs on CBC, a multiplatform festival-at-home experience providing Canadians with front-row


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3 years ago

Kevin O’Leary-Backed DeFi Platform WonderFi to Purchase Bitbuy for CA$206M in Cash, Shares

Coindesk | Michael Bellusci | Jan 4, 2021 The deal gives WonderFi one of Canada’s fastest-growing crypto platforms, adding 357,000 registered users. DeFi platform WonderFi Technologies Inc. agreed to buy Canadian crypto exchange Bitbuy for C$206 million ($161.8 million) in cash and shares, bringing the ability to purchase crypto and access to decentralized finance (DeFi)


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3 years ago

5 ways to reset your retirement savings and save more in 2022

The new year brings opportunities for many Americans in their careers and financial lives.

3 years ago

Don’t count on that tax refund yet. Why it may be smaller this year

If you’re hoping for a tax refund, it may be smaller, or you may owe money this season, according to financial experts. Here’s what filers need to know.

3 years ago

CEEK presents H&M’s metaverse concept store

Textilegence | Yağmur Melis Şimşek | Dec 31, 2021 While the new area of ​​digital life is rapidly expanding into the metaverse, the clothing and fashion industry has already begun to take its place here. Major brands such as Adidas, Nike and Zara have started to open their stores in the metaverse and the first


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3 years ago

Many Americans aren't optimistic about their financial situation this year. Here's what they blame

Rising prices have many Americans worried about their financial future.

3 years ago

Here is the age when many Americans hope to retire

"How soon can I retire?" is a question on many Americans' lips. Even as a recent survey shows many workers want to retire earlier, there can be reasons to wait.

3 years ago

11 C’s of Soft Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D. | Jan 3, 2021 "No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care." —Theodore Roosevelt There is an increasing awareness and importance about emotional intelligence ever since Daniel Goleman authored the book Emotional Intelligence in 1995.  This concept was based on the works of Howard Gardner


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3 years ago

Powerball's jackpot surges to $540 million — yet doesn't even crack the list of 10 largest lottery wins

Between Powerball and Mega Millions, the top 10 largest jackpots ever won range from $648 million to nearly $1.6 billion.

3 years ago

No, a tax break on 2021 unemployment benefits isn’t available

The American Rescue Plan Act waived federal tax on 2020 unemployment benefits. A similar break isn't available this coming tax season.

3 years ago

Families who got the child tax credit last year need to watch for this letter from the IRS

The IRS will be sending Letter 6419, which shows how much families received in advanced child tax credit payments, in January.

3 years ago