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Fed up with the rise in thefts and shoplifting, small biz owners across U.S. are taking action

Fed up with the rise in thefts and shoplifting, small biz owners across U.S. are taking action

Some small business owners tell CNBC a rise in theft is devastating to their business.  Especially now, with many still recovering from a global pandemic.

4 years ago
Education Department suspends seizure of tax refunds, Social Security for overdue student loans until November

Education Department suspends seizure of tax refunds, Social Security for overdue student loans until November

The federal government can seize certain payments to satisfy delinquent debts. The U.S. Department of Education suspended the practice until after Nov. 1.

4 years ago
Pioneer says Treat Crypto like Gold and Silver and You’ll Win

Pioneer says Treat Crypto like Gold and Silver and You’ll Win

CoinPayments and Stansberry Research | Feb 15, 2022 Global acceptance and adoption of cryptocurrencies boils down to regulations, "which I think are beneficial and clear," says Jason Butcher, CEO of CoinPayments. "I believe stablecoins will be the future of actual transactions," he says to our Daniela Cambone, "and we're seeing a huge shift towards stablecoins."


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4 years ago
While slowly improving, a lack of diversity in the financial planning industry persists

While slowly improving, a lack of diversity in the financial planning industry persists

Financial planning, and financial services more broadly, has historically been an arena of white men. Industry leaders are trying to change that.

4 years ago
Is college really worth it? Here's why it's so hard to figure out the return on investment

Is college really worth it? Here's why it's so hard to figure out the return on investment

Some colleges offer a better return on your investment when factoring in total cost, future earnings and student debt.

4 years ago
PM Trudeau Invokes Emergencies Act Catching Protester Firms including Crypto in Crossfire

PM Trudeau Invokes Emergencies Act Catching Protester Firms including Crypto in Crossfire

PYMNTS | Feb 15, 2022 Cryptocurrency transactions became a surprising casualty of Canada’s Emergencies Act, invoked for the first time in Canada’s history by the country’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in response to the Freedom Convoy truckers protesting vaccine mandates in order to cross borders. Trudeau expanded the anti-money laundering section of the 1988 act


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4 years ago
VC-backed DAO Startups Racing to Define What DAOs Actually Are

VC-backed DAO Startups Racing to Define What DAOs Actually Are

TechCrunch | Lucas Matney | Feb 1, 2022 Amid the growth in web3, NFTs, DeFi and tokens, institutional investors are also looking at how they can leverage another crypto structure called DAOs to build a new model for community action on the internet. DAOs — or decentralized autonomous organizations — are at a very weird


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4 years ago
Inflation is at its highest in 40 years. Here's how raising interest rates could help

Inflation is at its highest in 40 years. Here's how raising interest rates could help

Consumers hit with higher prices due to inflation likely aren't looking forward to interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Why rate increases make sense.

4 years ago
Retiring and enrolling in Medicare: You may need to appeal premium surcharges if your income is dropping

Retiring and enrolling in Medicare: You may need to appeal premium surcharges if your income is dropping

Although your income may drop when you retire, you could face higher Medicare premiums if your most recent tax return shows income above a set threshold.

4 years ago
How to protect your digital identity?

How to protect your digital identity?

Guest Post | Feb 15, 2022 Technology makes our lives easier, but it comes with a price - security risks. Due to the rising cybersecurity threats and the time spent on digital devices, it’s obvious that people need to be aware of the dangers online. In the cyber world, there’s countless data that needs to


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4 years ago
After-tax 401(k) contributions can be a game-changer for big savers

After-tax 401(k) contributions can be a game-changer for big savers

After-tax 401(k) contributions allow you to save beyond the annual employee deferral limits. Here's what to know if your plan offers this feature.

4 years ago
Cramer's message to investors and the Fed: Inflation may have just peaked

Cramer's message to investors and the Fed: Inflation may have just peaked

"You have to wonder how sustainable it is. I mean, this is like, everything is red hot," the "Mad Money" host said on CNBC on Tuesday.

4 years ago
Main Street restaurant owners growing through the pandemic

Main Street restaurant owners growing through the pandemic

Near 90,000 restaurants have shuttered during the pandemic, and sales may not be back to pre-Covid levels for a year. But some owners are growing.

4 years ago
Here’s the outlook for bitcoin as geopolitical tensions heat up and interest rates rise

Here’s the outlook for bitcoin as geopolitical tensions heat up and interest rates rise

Crypto winter could last several more months, but that's historically when the industry does its best work in preparation for the next bull run.

4 years ago
Expect to pay more for dinner and a dozen roses this Valentine's Day

Expect to pay more for dinner and a dozen roses this Valentine's Day

Even Valentine's Day costs more in 2022. Expect to pay top dollar for flowers, candy and dinner for two this Feb. 14.

4 years ago