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Why renters are struggling so much now

The present troubles for renters are explained in large part by inequities that predate the Covid pandemic.

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Why the White House and Democrats use $400,000 as the threshold for taxing 'the rich'

President Joe Biden and House Democrats aim to raise taxes on Americans with more than $400,000 of income. But what's the significance of that threshold?

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SWIFT to trial trade finance anti-fraud blockchain MonetaGo

Ledger Insights | Sep 13, 2021 Today MonetaGo announced an international proof of concept (PoC) with SWIFT for its blockchain fraud mitigation solution for trade finance. In 2018 MonetaGo launched a similar domestic solution in India, in which SWIFT India is a partner. The solution uses APIs and aims to prevent fraudulent trade finance through the double financing of invoices, purchase orders, bills of


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As the Fed sticks to its near-zero rate policy for now, here's what that means for you

The Fed is sticking with its near zero rate policy for now, yet borrowing costs may start to edge higher anyway.

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The Fed is holding its rates near zero for now. Here's what it means for you

The Fed is sticking with its near zero rate policy for now, yet borrowing costs may start to edge higher anyway.

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[Brooking’s Event Sep 30]: Regulating cryptocurrencies and future technologies: A conversation with Manuel P. Alvarez

Brookings | Sep 22, 2021 Everyone is talking cryptocurrency, but what is crypto, how does it work, should it be regulated, and if so, how? How do investors decide to provide early support for new technologies, especially for financial technology, when so much is unknown? What future technologies can be seen on the horizon? Thursday,


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The Fed will change trading rules for officials to keep public’s trust after controversy, Powell says

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday said the central bank's current trading rules are insufficient and promised to make changes.

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Why is AI required for the future of mortgage lending?

FundMore.ai | Chris Grimes | Sep 20, 2021 The Mortgage Tsunami! Mortgage lending in 2020 (and beyond) is set to break previous records. An estimated volume of over $4 trillion of new mortgages will be signed across North America. This increase in mortgage volume is accompanied by massive growth in refinancing, which is estimated to


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3 years ago

3 key differences between a Roth 401(k) and a Roth IRA

Roth accounts allow for after-tax savings in 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts. But there are some big differences between the two.

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Before you impulsively quit your job as part of the 'Great Resignation,' do these four things first

While you may want to fire off an email that says "I quit," it's better to have a plan in place first.

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DraftKings makes $20 billion offer for UK sports betting company Entain, sources say

The offer is largely in DraftKings stock, along with cash, according to the sources.

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Can Blockchain Solutions Unlock Capital to Fix Our Planet?

Coindesk | Paul Brody | Sep 13, 2021 Three ways blockchain technology can funnel capital to climate change-friendly products. Fixing our planet is going to cost a lot of money. It’s not hard to find projections of those costs that run into the trillions of dollars. A quick literature survey turned up estimates of $4.5


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3 years ago

JPMorgan Chase is buying college financial aid platform Frank to deepen ties with students

JPMorgan has been acquiring start-ups at a steady clip since CEO Jamie Dimon declared last year that he would be "much more aggressive" in searching for deals.

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Exchange-traded funds may lose a primary tax benefit under Democratic plan

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden has floated a new tax on exchange-traded funds’ in-kind transactions, which may have a negative effect on investors.

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