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LGBTQ+ Americans are less confident than straight peers when it comes to saving for retirement

LGBTQ+ Americans are less confident than straight peers when it comes to saving for retirement

More than half of middle-income LGBTQ+ folks are not confident they will have enough money for retirement, compared to 29% of others, according to a survey.

4 years ago
IRA rollovers often come with higher investment fees, Pew finds: Here’s how much money that costs retirement savers

IRA rollovers often come with higher investment fees, Pew finds: Here’s how much money that costs retirement savers

Rollovers from a 401(k) plan to an individual retirement account cost Americans billions of dollars over decades, according to The Pew Charitable Trusts.

4 years ago
This common money move costs retirement savers $45.5 billion in investment fees, earnings over 25 years

This common money move costs retirement savers $45.5 billion in investment fees, earnings over 25 years

Rollovers from a 401(k) plan to an individual retirement account cost Americans billions of dollars over decades, according to The Pew Charitable Trusts.

4 years ago
SEC Rejects Bid to Turn the Largest Bitcoin Fund Into an ETF -> Grayscale Sues SEC

SEC Rejects Bid to Turn the Largest Bitcoin Fund Into an ETF -> Grayscale Sues SEC

CNBC | Ryan Browne | Jun 29, 2022 Grayscale, which manages the world’s largest bitcoin fund, said it would sue the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after regulators turned down its bid to convert the investment vehicle into an exchange-traded fund. The SEC on Wednesday rejected Grayscale’s application for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund, citing


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4 years ago
Winning ticket for Powerball's $366.7 million jackpot sold in Vermont. Here's the tax bite for the winner

Winning ticket for Powerball's $366.7 million jackpot sold in Vermont. Here's the tax bite for the winner

For this jackpot, a required federal tax withholding of 24% would reduce the $208.5 million cash option by about $50 million. More would likely be due, as well.

4 years ago
Students are taking on 'unsustainable debt' for college, says former FDIC chair: How to know what you can afford

Students are taking on 'unsustainable debt' for college, says former FDIC chair: How to know what you can afford

A new calculator released by nonprofit Peter G. Peterson Foundation enables prospective college students to gauge how much college debt they could manage.

4 years ago
Offer Your Employees Better Working Conditions By Following These Tips

Offer Your Employees Better Working Conditions By Following These Tips

Jul 3, 2022 It is no secret that the current economy has been tough on businesses of all sizes. Tightening budgets and ever-growing competition have made it difficult for many organizations to keep their doors open, let alone provide their employees with the best working conditions possible. However, there are several things you can do


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4 years ago
Inflation is making Fourth of July celebrations more expensive than ever

Inflation is making Fourth of July celebrations more expensive than ever

Thanks to inflation, even a backyard barbecue is more expensive this year, but there are ways to save and not forgo that time-tested holiday tradition.

4 years ago
Just 1% of people got a perfect score on this Social Security quiz, while 65% got a 'D' or 'F' — see how you do

Just 1% of people got a perfect score on this Social Security quiz, while 65% got a 'D' or 'F' — see how you do

A recent MassMutual poll given to people near or in retirement shows many have some brushing up to do on the program's rules.

4 years ago
Summer temperatures — and inflation — are running hot. Here's how to save money on cooling bills as prices rise

Summer temperatures — and inflation — are running hot. Here's how to save money on cooling bills as prices rise

The combination of a hot summer and rising energy prices can pinch Americans' budgets. Here's some ways to save money while staying cool.

4 years ago
A winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket is about to expire: Here’s how much lottery money goes unclaimed

A winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket is about to expire: Here’s how much lottery money goes unclaimed

If a $1 million Mega Millions prize is not claimed by Thursday, the winner will join the ranks of lottery players who have missed out on scoring a windfall.

4 years ago
CSA 2021-2022 Enforcement Report highlights:  Regulators’ Actions to Hold Securities Law Violators Accountable

CSA 2021-2022 Enforcement Report highlights: Regulators’ Actions to Hold Securities Law Violators Accountable

CSA | Release | Jun 29, 2022 Wide-ranging actions included disrupting ongoing and illegal activity and enhancing technology and analytics capabilities to tackle evolving threats and emerging trends  Montreal – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today released its fiscal year 2021-2022 Enforcement Report, which outlines the specific actions that CSA members undertook in the past


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4 years ago
Alternative Lending Options For Businesses

Alternative Lending Options For Businesses

Jun 29, 2022 With the rise in inflation and constantly changing market trends, no business can depend on personal finances or short-term investments. Instead, they have to look for additional funding at one point in their corporate life. However, sadly, banks aren’t famous for lending ‘required money’ to start-ups and small businesses anymore. No longer


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4 years ago
Buy now, pay later refunds can be tricky: 'The process isn't quite down to a science,' says chief credit analyst

Buy now, pay later refunds can be tricky: 'The process isn't quite down to a science,' says chief credit analyst

BNPL return policies vary and, in most cases, you'll need to contact the merchant, as well as the loan provider, to get your money back.

4 years ago
Millions of Calif. families to get ‘inflation relief’ stimulus checks of up to $1,050: What we know about whether other states will follow

Millions of Calif. families to get ‘inflation relief’ stimulus checks of up to $1,050: What we know about whether other states will follow

Millions of California families may receive checks of up to $1,050 under a new plan. But don't count on other states to take Sacramento's lead.

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