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Berkshire's mounting cash pile could top $200 billion as Buffett continues selling stock

The Omaha-based conglomerate's cash hoard is likely to exceed its previous record of $189 billion when it reports quarterly earnings Saturday.

4 months ago

Check Please: Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists

When it comes to investing in private companies, there are two key types of investors that some may refer to interchangeably, but they are different types of investors. Angel investors and venture capitalists (VCs) are similar in that they typically … Continue reading


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4 months ago

72% of Americans worry Social Security will run out in their lifetimes. Here's what experts say

Experts say chances are slim that Social Security benefits will go away completely.

4 months ago

Trump promises lower interest rates. But the president has no direct control over rates

Former President Donald Trump promised to lower interest rates if reelected. But the Fed, which sets the key rate, operates independently from the White House.

4 months ago

Meta Agrees to Pay $14B to Texas for Data Privacy Settlement

Privacy Regulation | Aug 2, 2024 Meta's $1.4B Settlement for Biometric Data Violations, the Largest Privacy Settlement by a Single State Meta Platforms Inc. (parent company of Facebook), has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with the state of Texas for allegedly collecting and using biometric data from millions of Texans without their consent (see


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4 months ago

Chainlink Unveils Collaborative Digital Asset Sandbox

Digital Asset Innovation | Aug 2, 2024 Chainlink Launches Future-ready Digital Assets Sandbox (DAS) Environment Last month Chainlink launched the Chainlink Digital Assets Sandbox (DAS), a pioneering platform that provides a controlled and configurable environment for generating and deploying digital assets.  It's a turnkey solution for financial institutions and fintechs looking to implement digital asset


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4 months ago

Trump promises lower interest rates. But he doesn't have that power

Former President Donald Trump promised to lower interest rates if reelected. But the Fed, which sets the key rate, operates independently from the White House.

4 months ago

Kamala Harris' tax records reveal 'fairly basic' approach that may have missed savings, advisor says

As the de facto Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris' financial records are under fresh scrutiny. Here's what to know about her tax returns.

4 months ago

The labor market's soft landing 'is in danger,' economist says. Here's where jobs are still growing

While more workers lost their jobs in July and other labor trends are in the red, some sectors are still hiring. Here's where to start.

4 months ago

23% of low-income Americans are living without a bank account

While 6% of Americans overall are unbanked, 23% of adults making less than $25,000 are living without a bank account.

4 months ago

How the Right Marketing Can Help Technology Adoption Rates

Aug 2, 2024 The buzz around new technology makes it easy to get excited about the future, but how do you know what type of technology you should try next? Marketing plays a big role in helping us find new gadgets and services to try, which in turn boosts adoption rates, as we can see


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4 months ago

New bill proposals aim to make it easier for disabled individuals to save money

ABLE accounts provide a tax-advantaged way for disabled individuals to save money. Several new proposals in Congress aim to make it easier to use them.

4 months ago

Working remotely from a cruise ship? Here's why the IRS still expects taxes

In a post-pandemic world, working remotely is easier than ever. But if you choose to work from a cruise ship, you'll still incur federal income taxes.

4 months ago

Student loan forgiveness may be on the way for roughly 25 million borrowers. Here's what to know

The Biden administration is sending emails out to tens of millions of borrowers about its new plans to cancel student debt. Here's what to know.

4 months ago

What the presidential election could mean for Social Security and Medicare

In the months running up to the November election, President Biden still has time to make his mark on Social Security and Medicare, expert says.

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