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If the billionaire tax survives, it may face legal challenges. Here's why

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has unveiled a plan to tax billionaires' unrealized capital gains. However, if the proposal survives, it may face legal challenges.

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Some workers fear 'unrealistically severe' cuts to Social Security benefits. Why that is not a reason to claim early

Deciding when to claim Social Security benefits is one of the biggest decisions retirees make. Research finds media headlines may influence those plans.

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OFAC publishes U.S. virtual currency industry guidance for sanctions compliance

Linklaters | Oct 22, 2021 OFAC recommendations for virtual currency industry participants A U.S. regulator has again reminded the virtual currency industry that it is subject to the same compliance obligations as more traditional industries. Last week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued specific guidance regarding the application


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Verizon partners with Amazon to use tech giant's satellite internet system for rural broadband

Verizon is partnering with Amazon to use the satellite internet system the tech giant is developing to expand rural broadband access in the United States.

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College enrollment notched the largest two-year decline in 50 years, due to Covid

As the pandemic's economic impact continues to weigh heavily, college enrollment is down for the second year in a row.

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Corporate card start-up Ramp targets Bill.com with free payments software

Ramp sets out to compete with Bill.com, a fintech company that automates the processing and payment of invoices.

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Jim Chanos: China’s “Leveraged Prosperity” Model is Doomed

Institute for New Economic Thinking | Lynn Parramore | Oct 14, 2021 Famed short-seller is even more concerned with political fallout from Evergrande than economic/financial woes. LP: Let’s talk about Evergrande, the Shenzhen developer whose crisis has got everybody worried. How did things get so bad? JC: Last year, as the tech crackdown was gaining


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'We don't regulate euphoria,' says former SEC chairman Jay Clayton, who breaks down why social media will likely continue to influence investing

The influence of social media on investors, spurring investments in meme stocks and cryptocurrencies, is likely permanent, says former SEC chairman Jay Clayton.

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Shiba Inu Meme Coin Soars to Record, Slips…as Chinese Authorities Strengthen Supervision of NFTs

TheStreet | Rob Lenihan | Oct 25, 2021 Cryptocurrency prices were climbing Monday with the parody cryptocurrency Shiba Inu coin soaring to a record over the weekend before losing ground. Shiba Inu's recent surge appears related to unconfirmed rumors that the coin would soon be listed on the popular stock trading app Robinhood, according to Fortune. 


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Billions in aid still available to struggling renters

To address the renters' crisis triggered by the pandemic, Congress allocated $45 billion in aid. Six months later, most of that money is still available.

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Congress has a new plan to fix Social Security. How it would change benefits

A new version of the Social Security 2100 Act includes updates that keep President Joe Biden and Republicans in mind. Here's how it would change the program.

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Democrats’ plan may raise childcare costs for some middle-class families

Households who don't qualify for childcare subsidies in the programs' early years could be on the hook for higher costs.

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What to know before making these year-end stock options moves

Employees with stock options may accelerate income in lower-earning years to slash future tax bills. However, there may be other consequences, experts say.

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Wells Fargo has a new virtual assistant in the works and it’s named Fargo

The move by Wells Fargo is part of a broader technology overhaul under CEO Charles Scharf.

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6 budget hacks to get your financial life on track

Budgeting may not sound exciting, but it is key to achieving financial wellness.

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