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Why saving in a 401(k) plan may be tough for frequent job switchers

Why saving in a 401(k) plan may be tough for frequent job switchers

New hires often have a waiting period before they can contribute to their workplace retirement plan or access the full employer match.

4 years ago
Is Cybercrime outpacing business?  Comparative earnings are…

Is Cybercrime outpacing business? Comparative earnings are…

Computer Weekly | Alex Scroxton | May 19, 2022 An expert cyber fraudster can make as much as £6m in a year, more than three times the 2020 average salary of a FTSE 100 chief executive, and even rookies are raking it in, taking home approximately £15,000 a month, according to statistics on the state


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4 years ago
What Was the Rationale Behind Ontario’s Online Gaming Regulation?

What Was the Rationale Behind Ontario’s Online Gaming Regulation?

Guest Post | Jun 9, 2022 On April 4, 2022, online gaming officially launched across Ontario. It was a monumental decision for Canada's most populous province and a major endorsement of the growing liberalization of online gaming activity across North America. Players heard rumblings of the passage of imminent legislation ahead of time, but nothing


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4 years ago
Here’s how to fight a higher-than-expected property tax bill

Here’s how to fight a higher-than-expected property tax bill

If the value of your home ballooned during the pandemic, there may be ways to fight a higher-than-expected property tax bill, according to experts.

4 years ago
Why remaining private is a competitive advantage for PE firm Bain Capital with $160 billion

Why remaining private is a competitive advantage for PE firm Bain Capital with $160 billion

John Connaughton, Bain Capital's global head of Private Equity, talked about headwinds facing the industry and why his firm is staying private. 

4 years ago
This SPAC is merging with an already-public company as sponsors get creative before time runs out

This SPAC is merging with an already-public company as sponsors get creative before time runs out

Many sponsors face challenges as they race the clock to find a target amid regulatory crackdown and waning enthusiasm.

4 years ago
Credit card balances spike to $841 billion after stimulus checks helped reduce debt

Credit card balances spike to $841 billion after stimulus checks helped reduce debt

After consumers paid off $83 billion in credit card debt during the pandemic, helped by stimulus checks, credit card balances are rising again.

4 years ago
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon’s advice to summer interns: 'Be an entrepreneur'

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon’s advice to summer interns: 'Be an entrepreneur'

Read a key excerpt from the email Goldman CEO David Solomon sent to incoming interns on Thursday.

4 years ago
Annuity sales rise, buoyed by market fears and higher interest rates. What to know before you buy

Annuity sales rise, buoyed by market fears and higher interest rates. What to know before you buy

Risk-averse consumers are turning to annuities for safety as they flee market volatility. But annuities are not for everybody.

4 years ago
Some medical debt will soon disappear from consumer credit reports. What to know

Some medical debt will soon disappear from consumer credit reports. What to know

In just a few weeks, changes are scheduled to take effect that will reduce when medical debt shows up on credit reports.

4 years ago
What to do with a 529 college savings plan if student debt is forgiven

What to do with a 529 college savings plan if student debt is forgiven

Recent news that student loan forgiveness could be coming may derail the plans of some college savers.

4 years ago
The Lummis-Gillibrand Bill Puts the CFTC in Charge:  A Win for the Crypto Industry

The Lummis-Gillibrand Bill Puts the CFTC in Charge: A Win for the Crypto Industry

Protocol | Benjemin Pimental | Jun 7, 2022 The proposal gives the CFTC a leading role and pushes for the creation of a self-regulatory organization like FINRA. The Responsible Financial Innovation Act, introduced by Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand, lays out how cryptocurrencies should be defined and regulated.  If it becomes law,


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4 years ago
Here's when tax-loss harvesting makes sense ... and when it doesn’t

Here's when tax-loss harvesting makes sense ... and when it doesn’t

It’s possible to trim your tax bill by harvesting investment losses. But the strategy doesn't always make sense, financial experts say.

4 years ago
Binance BNB Coin Takes a Hit on News of Potential SEC Investigation

Binance BNB Coin Takes a Hit on News of Potential SEC Investigation

Nasdaq | Emma Newbery  | Jun 7, 2022 Binance Coin (BNB) was down 8% this morning on news reports of a possible Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation. According to Bloomberg, investigators will probe whether Binance should have registered its initial coin offering (ICO) as a security sale. The Bloomberg report quoted anonymous inside sources,


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4 years ago
Michigan is poised to become 14th state to mandate personal finance education

Michigan is poised to become 14th state to mandate personal finance education

The Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a personal finance education bill by a vote of 94-13.

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