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Americans' inflation fears reach a fever pitch as consumer prices rise

Amid fears of rising rents and home prices, Americans expect the inflation rate will be up to 4% one year from now and at 3.6% three years from now.

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Should the State or the Market Provide Digital Currency?

Cato Institute | Lawrence H. White | Spring/Summer 2021 The fact that the historical development of payment systems has been driven by private initiative, not state action, is often overlooked. The Myth of the Entrepreneurial State Proposals for central bank expansion from wholesale into retail payments often appear to subscribe to what Dierdre McCloskey and


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US financial regulator warns against strict cryptocurrency rules

Financial Post | Kiran Stacey | Jun 9, 2021 Commissioner says SEC should ‘gamify our communications with investors’ A senior US financial regulator has spoken out against attempts by her colleagues to regulate cryptocurrencies more strictly, warning that doing so runs the risk of discouraging investors. Hester Peirce, one of two Republicans among the five


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WEF: Decentralized Finance: (DeFi) Policy-Maker Toolkit

World Economic Forum | Jun 8, 2021 Decentralized finance (DeFi) is an emerging and rapidly evolving area in the blockchain environment. Although examples of DeFi have existed for several years, a sudden upsurge of activity in 2020 has simulated interest from the private and public sectors. See:  FFCON21: On-Demand Video - May 11 The Rise


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White, Black and Hispanic Americans retire early for different reasons

Almost half of American workers may leave their careers sooner than expected. But the reasons differ among white, Black and Hispanic retirees.

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Read SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell's speech to 2021 graduates, urging US educational reforms

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell returned to her alma mater on Monday and delivered Northwestern University's commencement address to the class of 2021.

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Rise by Barclays Insights Report: Climate Fintech

Innovate Finance | Jun 8, 2021 The FinTech sector has an important contribution to make in reducing emissions, achieving net zero agendas and enabling climate action. The latest edition of the Rise Insights report explores how FinTechs are shaping a more sustainable world with ‘green’ financial products and services that add value for consumers, clients


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OSCs Investor Advisor Panel calls for dramatic shift in approach to regulatory oversight

Investment Executive | James Langton | Jun 11, 2021 Investor group calls for dramatic shift in approach to oversight Faced with an array of looming threats — from fintech disruption to an aging advisor force — regulators must develop a high-tech, rapid response capability, says a new report from the Ontario Securities Commission’s Investor Advisory


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Lost 401(k) accounts and pensions: How lawmakers want to fix the problem

A provision included in proposed congressional legislation aims to reduce the number of retirement accounts or benefits that end up being hard to track down.

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Lawmakers Take Aim at Big Tech with Push for Sweeping Overhaul of Antitrust

New York Times | Cecilia Kang | Jun 11, 2021 WASHINGTON — House lawmakers on Friday introduced sweeping antitrust legislation aimed at restraining the power of Big Tech and staving off corporate consolidation. If passed, the bills would be the most ambitious update to monopoly laws in decades. The bills — five in total —


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Non-tax filer families can now sign up for the new monthly child tax credit

The IRS debuted a tool for non-tax filers to sign up for the new enhanced child tax credit as well as claim their last economic impact payment.

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Space Force clears SpaceX to launch reused rockets for military missions

The Pentagon is allowing Elon Musk's company to send a national security satellite to orbit with a reused rocket for the first time.

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Suze Orman likes bitcoin. Here’s how she says you should invest in it

Personal finance expert Suze Orman thinks bitcoin is a long-term investment, but says there are reasons to be cautious.

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Aspects of Financial Literacy That Help in Life and Work

Guest Post | Jun 14, 2021 Financial literacy means obtaining the appropriate skills and knowledge required to make smart and informed decisions touching money. A person that is literate in finance should know the main definitions, feel confident when speaking of money services and possibilities. A correctly postured financial literacy allows using all instruments keeping


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Top Wall Street analysts say these stocks are poised to deliver significant gains

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Broadcom and Johnson & Johnson

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