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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
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
Apple Finally Unveils its BNPL Offering. 4 Things to Know Before Signing Up

Apple Finally Unveils its BNPL Offering. 4 Things to Know Before Signing Up

MarketWatch | Aarthi Swaminathan | Jun 8, 2022 After months of speculation, Apple finally unveiled its buy now, pay later offering this week, wading into an industry that’s experienced explosive growth. But consumers should be wary of jumping into the service and first consider some of the potential pitfalls, observers say. Buy now, pay later


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4 years ago
Here are the changes Americans are willing to make to fix Social Security, survey finds

Here are the changes Americans are willing to make to fix Social Security, survey finds

Time is ticking as to how long Social Security will be able to pay full benefits. A new survey lets voters decide how they would fix the program.

4 years ago
Loop to host contest for Canadian brands in collaboration with Startup CPG with winner to be carried in GoodGood locations across Toronto

Loop to host contest for Canadian brands in collaboration with Startup CPG with winner to be carried in GoodGood locations across Toronto

Loop | Cato Pastoll | Jun 8, 2022 On June 22, 2022 Loop, the banking platform for international ecommerce brands, will be hosting the first ever in-person Canadian Startup CPG event for ecommerce and CPG brands to gather, share best practices and learn about solutions to help them grow. During the event, startup CPG brands will


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4 years ago
How Banks Controls the Movement of Money in Canada

How Banks Controls the Movement of Money in Canada

Policy Options | Alex Vronces | June 7, 2022 In the early 2000s, the federal government convened a task force to review [why the banks have disproportionate influence over moving money in Canada]. The findings? Canada’s payment systems were still “controlled by Canada’s major banks and other key institutions,” whose “interests are best-served by keeping


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4 years ago
Would you like a four-day workweek? Here’s how to convince your company to test it out

Would you like a four-day workweek? Here’s how to convince your company to test it out

Most Americans want a shortened workweek, yet only a relatively small number of employers offer the perk.

4 years ago
Leaving your job? Here are options for handling that unpaid 401(k) loan

Leaving your job? Here are options for handling that unpaid 401(k) loan

Some companies allow installment payments on 401(k) plan loans, but most expect you to pay up when leave your job. If you don't, it could generate a tax bill.

4 years ago
Beware of scams involving jobs, stimulus checks and tax refunds, IRS warns

Beware of scams involving jobs, stimulus checks and tax refunds, IRS warns

Thieves continue to use the Covid-19 pandemic as a means to steal money or data from unsuspecting taxpayers, according to IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig.

4 years ago
Tax planning begins when building your portfolio. Here’s what to know

Tax planning begins when building your portfolio. Here’s what to know

If you're still recovering from the tax sting of mutual fund payouts in 2021, it's never too early to prepare for future distributions, financial experts say.

4 years ago
Would you like a four-day work week? Here’s how to convince your company to test it out

Would you like a four-day work week? Here’s how to convince your company to test it out

Most Americans want a shortened work week, yet only a small number of employers offer the perk.

4 years ago
$40 billion payments giant now accepting USDC stablecoin

$40 billion payments giant now accepting USDC stablecoin

CNBC | Ryan Browne | June 7, 2022 AMSTERDAM — Online payments company Checkout.com says it will settle payments for its merchants round-the-clock using stablecoins, making it the last major financial services firm taking the plunge into crypto. The start-up, which competes with the likes of PayPal and Stripe, said Tuesday it is launching a


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4 years ago
Your next quarterly 401(k) statement may be alarming. Here’s why

Your next quarterly 401(k) statement may be alarming. Here’s why

Many retirement savers will get 401(k) notices with a new income projection starting in a few weeks. It may be a wakeup call.

4 years ago
How much does college really cost? It may be much less than you think

How much does college really cost? It may be much less than you think

The list prices for most college educations can leave parents speechless but, thanks to financial aid programs, the net cost can end up being much less.

4 years ago
How the Big Five Banks Control Canada’s Payment Systems

How the Big Five Banks Control Canada’s Payment Systems

Policy Options | Alex Vronces | June 7, 2022 In the early 2000s, the federal government convened a task force to review [why the banks have disproportionate influence over moving money in Canada]. The findings? Canada’s payment systems were still “controlled by Canada’s major banks and other key institutions,” whose “interests are best-served by keeping


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4 years ago