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States to end unemployment benefits for more than 400,000 people this weekend

Eight states are opting out of federal unemployment programs, effective Saturday. Residents of Indiana sued the governor to stop that from happening.

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How climate change is impacting retiree portfolios

The perils of extreme weather affect retirees and some are adjusting their portfolios as a result. Here's how climate change is shifting their investments.

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The child tax credit will only be delivered via direct deposit and paper check. What you need to know

The IRS won't be sending any of the upcoming monthly child tax credits to families via debit cards, according to a Treasury spokesperson.

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Early bird gets the worm: Bitcoin and the wealthy

Financial Times | Eva Szalay | Jun 13, 2021 The very rich are adding fuel to the bitcoin boom but many are wary of a bubble Ten years ago, Sandra Ro was working in finance in London when some currency-trading friends told her about bitcoin. The cryptocurrency had been released only a couple of years


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It’s time to ditch Chrome which gives Google huge control over how the web works

Wired | Kate O'Flaherty | Jun 6 2021 As well as collecting your data, Chrome also gives Google a huge amount of control over how the web works Despite a poor reputation for privacy, Google’s Chrome browser continues to dominate. The web browser has around 65 per cent market share and two billion people are


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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2022 could be higher based on rising consumer prices

As prices spike for consumer goods like gasoline and cars, the estimate for next year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is also rising.

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Eviction protections for renters will extend beyond June in these locations

With millions of Americans still behind on their rent, some states and cities will continue to ban evictions after the national moratorium expires.

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The Federal Reserve now forecasts at least two rate hikes by the end of 2023

Every quarter, members of the FOMC forecast where interest rates will go in the short, medium and long term.

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Here are some money moves to make while the Fed keeps rates near zero

Rock-bottom rates can help some Americans save money, especially if they can pay down high-interest debt or take out a low-interest loan.

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The child tax credit will only be delivered via direct deposit and paper check at first. What you need to know

The IRS won't be sending any of the upcoming monthly child tax credits to families via debit cards at first, according to a Treasury spokesperson.

3 years ago

Rocket Lab wins NASA contract for Mars spacecraft as interplanetary missions become less costly

Rocket Lab on Tuesday announced it won an early NASA contract to send two of its Photon spacecraft on a mission to Mars in 2024.

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InsurAce Founder at DeFi Insurance Protocol Explains the Difference between Traditional and Decentralized Insurance

Crowdfund Insider | Omar Faridi | Jun 7, 2021 We recently connected with Oliver Xie, the Founder at InsurAce, a DeFi insurance protocol, that is introducing multi-chain insurance services on its Ethereum dApp (app.insurace.io), in order to offer insurance coverage to protocols and blockchain platforms like Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain (BSC), Huobi Eco Chain (HECO),


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Crypto asset manager Bitwise raises $70 million from Kravis, Druckenmiller, Bridgewater CEO McCormick and more

Crypto index fund manager Bitwise raised $70 million from Wall Street and Silicon Valley heavy hitters.

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Does Biden tax plan affect those with income below $400,000? It depends on your frame of reference

President Joe Biden pledged to raise taxes just on those with income over $400,000. Some observers think one-time windfalls test the spirit of that promise.

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Here are the best ways to responsibly borrow cash if you are out of options

People have few choices when borrowing money to fix holes in their budget. Many loans carry high interest rates or hidden fees. Here are your best options.

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