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Consumer watchdog takes aim at buy now, pay later programs

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is opening an inquiry into popular buy now, pay later programs Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna, PayPal and Zip.

3 years ago

What the Fed's likely rate hikes could mean for student loan borrowers

Rising interest rates will impact both federal and private student loan borrowers. Here's what you need to know about the changes.

3 years ago

Ledn secures $70 million in Series B funding; Announces world’s first Bitcoin-backed mortgage product

Ledn Inc. | Adam Reeds | Dec 15, 2021 The company is targeting over $100 million in bitcoin-backed mortgage originations in Q1 2022. TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2021  Ledn Inc. ("Ledn"), a global digital asset savings and credit platform, today announced that it successfully raised $70 million in a Series B funding round which brings its


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3 years ago

Biden wants to improve Social Security’s online services. Here's some changes beneficiaries may see

The Covid-19 pandemic prompted the Social Security Administration to move most of its services online. Now, a new executive order aims to improve them.

3 years ago

Canada’s Low-Carbon Tech opportunity is now or risk another familiar story

BCG | Jason Green, Vinay Shandal, Wendi Backler, Keith Halliday, and Rachit Sharma | Dec 7, 2021 First the good news. A global study of private investment by Boston Consulting Group’s Center for Growth and Innovation Analytics found that Canadian ventures are well represented across 13 key low-carbon tech sectors.  HTEC, Svante, Amp and Li-Cycle, for example, all attracted


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3 years ago

Your financial wrap-up: 4 savvy money moves to make before year-end

Take advantage of these investment and tax strategies that could become more expensive or go away altogether in 2022.

3 years ago

The December child tax credit payment may be the last

10 million children may fall back into poverty if the child tax credit isn't extended

3 years ago

Biden Admin Unveils Anti-Corruption Strategy

Radical Compliance | Matt Kelly  | Dec 6, 2021 The Biden Administration has released its strategy on countering corruption around the world, with lots of talk about cross-border collaboration, data collection, and tougher U.S. enforcement; but relatively little about new legislation that might add fresh burdens to anti-corruption compliance programs. The White House released the


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3 years ago

The IRS wants to know about your crypto transactions this tax season

The federal government has placed more emphasis on tax reporting in recent years for investors in bitcoin, ethereum and other cryptocurrencies.

3 years ago

Single largest Ethereum contract worth $33.5 billion ‘trapped’

Cointelegraph | Prashant Jha  | Dec 15, 2021 The largest Beacon Chain staking contract worth $33.5 billion is awaiting the Ethereum mainnet merger to unlock. The single largest Ethereum contract containing 8,641,954 Ether (ETH) worth $33.5 billion is sitting idle because it cannot be spent or sent. A Twitter user highlighted the Beacon chain contract,


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3 years ago

The Fed's latest move will send borrowing costs higher

The Fed is sticking with its near zero rate policy for now, but is paving the way for interest rate hikes sooner than expected. Here's what that means for you.

3 years ago

Savings gap widened during Covid-19 pandemic. Here's who was impacted the most

As lawmakers debate whether to give Americans more aid through the Build Back Better Act, a survey shows that the savings gap has widened.

3 years ago

Op-ed: Here are some energy companies that could be a good option for investors

Socially conscious investing and a global search for alternative energy has dimmed the appeal of oil and gas assets but some firms still appeal to investors.

3 years ago

Hit your retirement savings goal? It may be wise to unload some stocks

Investors who've saved an adequate amount of money for retirement may be wise to reduce their market risk — but only up to a point.

3 years ago

Inflation and omicron are weighing on markets. Here's what to keep in mind

Worried about volatile markets? Choppy moves can actually be opportunities for investors

3 years ago