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Here's why businessman Ken Langone thinks the Fed is wrong and inflation is here to stay

"I think you're going to take a white-hot fire and throw a five-gallon gas can on top of it," billionaire Ken Langone told CNBC on Wednesday

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How to Reduce Your Business Costs

Guest Post | Jul 28, 2021 Over 80% of enterprises fail due to cash flow problems. The figure is a dead giveaway of why you need to minimize your expenses. After all, reducing your business costs has a direct impact on your cash flow. Not only does it help you pocket more money, but it


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Economic growth likely hot in the second quarter, but shortages may have kept it from overheating

The second quarter grew at what is expected to be the strongest pace of the year, but it would have been even more rapid, if not for supply chain issues.

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As multimillion-dollar IRAs grow, lawmakers vow to curb abuse of these accounts

Data for the 2019 tax year shows that 497 taxpayers have $25 million or more in aggregate IRA balances. Some lawmakers hope to curb use of those tax shelters.

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Pelosi says Biden doesn't have power to cancel student debt

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday said President Joe Biden doesn't have authority to forgive student debt. "That's not even a discussion," Pelosi said.

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Fed holds rates near zero, says economy has gotten better even with pandemic worries

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate near zero and said the economy continues to progress despite concerns over the pandemic spread.

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Request for Comments by Oct 26, 2021: Canadian securities regulators propose streamlined capital raising option for Canadian-listed issuers

CSA | Jul 28, 2021 Vancouver – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is proposing to introduce a new prospectus exemption for issuers listed on a Canadian stock exchange that is expected to provide a more efficient way for them to raise capital. “We’ve heard from market participants that the time and cost to prepare a


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Another 1.5 million refunds are going out to those who paid taxes on 2020 unemployment pay

Millions of Americans who received unemployment compensation in 2020 were taxed on that income before it was made tax-free. Now the IRS is sending refunds.

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Here are your best moves while the Fed keeps rates near zero

The Fed's near-zero rate policy can help some Americans get a leg up, especially if they can refinance high-interest debt or take out a low-interest loan.

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What Is The Fastest Way To Raise Your Credit Score To Buy A House

Guest Post | Jul 28, 2021 Image:  Pixabay When buying a home, there are plenty of important factors a lender will consider when deciding whether or not to give you a mortgage. They will think about your income, your down payment, your other debts, and of course, your credit score. Your credit score is essentially


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A key deadline for a 9/11 relief program approaches. How survivors can apply for relief

The federal government created two programs to assist individuals who lived and worked in downtown New York City during the tragedy.

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Biden’s ‘Antitrust Revolution’ Overlooks AI—at Americans’ Peril

Wired | Bhaskar Chakravorti | Jul 27, 2021 A handful of companies have outsize influence on the world’s artificial intelligence. Policymakers must act now to stem the rise of powerful monopolies. Without intervention, AI could also help undermine democracy–through amplifying misinformation or enabling mass surveillance. The past year and a half has also underscored the


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U.S. Marshals Service hires custodian to hold crypto seized in criminal activity

The U.S. Marshals Service has hired crypto custodian Anchorage Digital to custody its seized cryptocurrency.

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This food delivery giant is down over 20% year-to-date. An investor says enough is enough

Cat Rock Capital, a major Just Eat Takeway.com shareholder, says the food delivery firm’s communication with investors is “deeply flawed.”

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Many states are holding lotteries with cash or other prizes to boost vaccination rates. Here's how much winners could owe in taxes

Whether cash or another type of prize, the IRS expects winners of any lottery to pay taxes on the value of their jackpots.

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