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House vote on $3.5 trillion budget raises prospect of higher taxes on the rich

House Democrats approved a $3.5 trillion budget framework on Tuesday. The maneuver clears the way for a formal bill that will likely raise taxes on the wealthy.

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Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget plan includes major help for families with kids

House Democrats advanced a $3.5 trillion budget plan Tuesday that would invest roughly $1.8 trillion in working families, the elderly and the environment.

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Medicare would be expanded under $3.5 trillion budget resolution approved by House

House approval of the budget resolution clears the way for lawmakers to draft legislation that would, among other things, expand Medicare's coverage.

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Money disagreements can destroy families. Here’s how to prevent that from happening

You may not always agree on money matters, but it's how you handle those disputes that counts.

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The Impact of Fintech on Central Bank Governance

IMF | Marianne Bechara, Wouter Bossu, Yan Liu, Arthur Rossi | Aug 24, 2021 Fintech presents unique opportunities for central banks. The rapid changes in technology that are transforming the financial system will allow central banks to enhance the execution of various of their core functions, such as currency issuance and payment systems. But some


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National Bank acquires majority stake in fintech startup Flinks in $103M deal

The Logic | Jon Victor | Aug 25, 2021 National Bank of Canada will take a majority stake in Montreal-based financial-data platform Flinks, a sign that the bank is looking to increase its exposure to tech-focused products at a time of rapid change in the financial-services industry. See:  In the Future, Home Will be Wherever


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Child tax credit lifted 3 million kids from poverty in July

The first monthly payment of the child tax credit cut child poverty by about 25%, according to a Columbia University analysis.

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OSC will host a virtual roundtable on ‘Rethinking Diversity in Capital Markets’ (details to come)

OSC | Aug 25, 2021 The OSC is hosting a virtual roundtable to discuss whether, and how, the disclosure needs of Canadian investors, and corporate governance practices among public companies have evolved. Panelists will speak about the benefits, challenges and experiences associated with the consideration of broader diversity on boards and in executive officer positions,


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Chances are your tax preparer isn't regulated. Now there's pressure on Congress to change that

There are currently no federal competency standards for tax preparers. Some industry groups hope that can be changed.

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The 'Great Resignation' is likely to continue, as 55% of Americans anticipate looking for a new job

A majority of Americans anticipate changing jobs in the next year, according to a Bankrate survey.

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How to build an office that attracts clients and staff

Guest Post | Aug 25, 2021 Not all offices are equal. It's a fact of life. In fact, over the past eighteen months, it could be said that offices have come in even more shapes and sizes. Rather than the stereotypical commercial space, we've now seen desks squeezed under the stairs, behind the spare bed,


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The Ultimate Guide to Holding a Fintech Conference

Guest Post | Aug 26, 2021 Hosting your first fintech conference can be difficult, though rewarding. If you want to stage a conference that can bring together fintech professionals from all over the country and the globe to discuss the latest innovations and developments, here is an ultimate guide to some of the best steps


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Fidelity bites on bitcoin

Boston Globe | Scott Kirsner | Aug 16, 2021 Fidelity says that 90% of its biggest clients are interested in accessing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The firm is now planning to open up the digital asset space to retail investors. In 2015, the Boston investment firm started to dabble in bitcoin “mining,” using high-powered computers


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The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will likely be bigger next year. But there are reasons why retirees' monthly checks might not go as far

Retirees could see bigger monthly checks from Social Security next year. But rising Medicare Part B premiums and taxes could eat away at their value.

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Half of young investors invested their stimulus money, CNBC survey finds. Here's where they put it.

Newer and younger investors were more likely to invest their stimulus money into assets such as individual stocks and cryptocurrency.

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