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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls paid leave 'one of the most important planks' in Build Back Better

Sen. Chuck Schumer said he supports a paid family and medical leave proposal that's being considered. But it may face opposition from other Senate leaders.

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Jim Cramer's investing club is bringing new people into the stock market

"It's for the people who are fascinated by the concept of making money by buying stocks," said Jim Cramer.

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'Tis the season for holiday bills. Here's how to come up with a strategy now to pay them off

It's easy to overspend on holiday shopping. Here's what you can do now to get ahead of your bills.

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Bank of Canada holds on rates, warns of elevated inflation

BNN Bloomberg | Theophilos Argitis | De 8, 2021 The Bank of Canada kept borrowing costs unchanged, but highlighted strength in the labor market and worries about the persistence of inflation that will likely keep expectations of imminent interest rate hikes intact. See:  Interested in a High Interest Bitcoin Saving’s Account? Interview with Ledn CEO,


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Crypto lobbying is going off the charts

The Economist | Dec 7, 2021 BETWEEN 2017 and mid-2021 the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) was one of the American government agencies that discussed crypto the most. Brian Quintenz, who ran its Technology Committee, was responsible for much of that, organising presentations on everything from the integrity of bitcoin spot markets to the subject


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Craig Wright wins dispute over 1.1 million BTC: Not Liable Kleiman Business Partnership Breach

CTV News | AP Business Writer Ken Sweet | Dec 6, 2021 NEW YORK - Craig Wright, a computer scientist who claims to be the inventor of Bitcoin, prevailed in a civil trial verdict Monday against the family of a deceased business partner that claimed it was owed half of a cryptocurrency fortune worth tens


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Tips to help pay off those holiday bills before they pile up

It's easy to overspend on holiday shopping. Here's what you can do now to get ahead of your bills.

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Tax credit aimed at low- to middle-income workers was expanded amid Covid-19. Who stands to benefit most

The earned income tax credit has been made more generous. That means some workers could see bigger tax refunds next year.

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Top tips to prep your portfolio for 2022

Experts weigh in on the opportunities and challenges ahead for investors, particularly when it comes interest rates, inflation and the ongoing pandemic.

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Japanese billionaire arrives at ISS on space tourism trip ahead of SpaceX lunar journey

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa arrived at the International Space Station on Wednesday, where he'll spend nearly two weeks visiting.

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'6% inflation is devastating' to everyday Americans, rising prices need to be curbed, expert says

Inflation is here to stay, and the Federal Reserve is leaving the economy and everyday Americans at risk by keeping rates so low.

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Big takeaway for Build Back Better: ‘lack of change’ for wealthy Americans’ taxes

Financial advisors and their clients have waited for tax hikes from Build Back Better. But the bill didn't include the reforms many feared.

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With millennials poised to inherit $68 trillion, financial advisors can take these steps to attract younger clients

Adults ages 25 to 40 are on the brink of accumulating a large amount of assets. Advisors who "understand their why" can successfully attract their business.

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Industry warns Congress the U.S. risks ‘chilling’ regulations on crypto

Reuters | Pete Schroeder and Katanga Johnson | Dec 8, 2021 WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Top executives from six cryptocurrency firms told Congress on Wednesday to tread lightly in imposing new rules on digital assets - or risk sending activity underground or outside the United States. At the hearing at the U.S. House Financial


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Cybersecurity can pose a risk in more than one way for financial advisors

While keeping client data safe should be a priority for advisors, cyber attacks also could affect the investments they make on behalf of their clients.

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