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96% of travelers want their vacation dollars to positively impact the place they visit, survey finds

Nearly all travelers surveyed by booking platform Kind Traveler said it's important their travel dollars have a positive effect on the destination they visit.

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New Federal Reserve projections show six more rate hikes this year

The Federal Reserve released its updated dot plot and latest projections for economic growth and inflation on Wednesday.

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Here's what the Fed's rate hike means for borrowers, savers and homeowners

After holding rates near rock bottom for two years, the Fed is finally boosting its benchmark. Here's what that means for you.

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How the Fed's rate increase may affect your bond portfolio

Market interest rates and bond prices typically move in opposite directions. Here's how the Federal Reserve's rate hike may affect your portfolio.

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BoC and MIT announce joint CBDC collaboration

Bank of Canada | Release | March 16, 2022 The Bank of Canada and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) today announced an agreement to collaborate on a twelve-month research project on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The Bank will work with the MIT Media Lab’s Digital Currency Initiative team to explore how advanced technologies


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2021 Powerlist: Women in Fintech

Innovate Finance | Mar 8, 2022 The Women in FinTech Powerlist 2021 shines a spotlight on the women leading innovation in financial services. Now in its 7th year, the Powerlist has increasingly attracted a global audience, resulting in applications and nominations from around the world. The 2021 iteration shines a spotlight on 250 women across


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90% of IT Managed Service Providers Experienced a Successful Cyber-Attack (in the Past 18 months)

Info Security | James Coker | Mar 10, 2022 Adapting to a changing environment IT managed services providers (MSPs) have faced extraordinary challenges during the pandemic. In many cases, they have carried the burden of responsibility for ensuring their customers have been able to continue to operate in the face of an uncertain and constantly


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Federal Reserve is poised to hike interest rates to combat the highest inflation in 40 years

Consumers hit with higher prices due to inflation likely aren't looking forward to interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Here's why the Fed does that.

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Cybersecurity attacks surge as Ukraine-Russia war rages on. Here's how to protect yourself

Here are the best ways to protect yourself as cybersecurity attacks become a very real threat around the world.

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Eligible taxpayers can claim earned income tax credit in these states

More than a dozen states added or expanded earned income tax credits in 2021. Here's what to know about this write-off for low to moderate earners.

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Work at a small employer? You likely pay high 401(k) fees

The largest companies have 401(k) fees half those of small businesses, according to Morningstar. The difference can amount to a lot of money.

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Why the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to combat inflation

Consumers hit with higher prices due to inflation likely aren't looking forward to interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Here's why the Fed does that.

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Vanguard created big tax bills for target-date fund investors, lawsuit claims

The investment manager triggered an exodus of money from target date funds that hurt some investors in taxable accounts, according to a lawsuit filed Monday.

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Bain Capital Launches Dedicated Crypto Team – Sights on DAO Services

The Block Crypto | Frank Chaparro | Mar 9, 2022 The constellation of crypto-focused venture capital funds grew this week with the launch of a dedicated team within Bain Capital Ventures. Bain Capital Crypto, which counts the $155 billion Bain Capital as its largest limited partner, is in the process of deploying $560 million across


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Singapore-based Cake DeFi Launches Venture Fund with $100M Capital

Blockworks | Jacquelyn Melinek | Mar 9, 2022 Singapore-based platform Cake DeFi has launched its corporate venture arm with $100 million in capital, the firm told Blockworks on Wednesday. The new venture arm, Cake DeFi Ventures (CDV) will focus its investments across Web3, the metaverse, the NFT space, gaming, esports and fintech spaces that will


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