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Auto insurance is expected to cost 5% more in 2022. Here's where it's the most and least expensive

Auto insurance is expected to cost 5% more in 2022. Here's where it's the most and least expensive

For 2022, the average national premium for annual car insurance is expected to jump 5% to $1,707, up from $1,663 in 2021, research shows.

4 years ago
There are times when it makes sense to sell stocks. Here are some of them

There are times when it makes sense to sell stocks. Here are some of them

The less you look at your investment account, the better. Yet there are points in an investor's journey when they need to stop and reevaluate.

4 years ago
Kevin O’Leary-Backed DeFi Platform WonderFi to Purchase Bitbuy for CA$206M in Cash, Shares

Kevin O’Leary-Backed DeFi Platform WonderFi to Purchase Bitbuy for CA$206M in Cash, Shares

Coindesk | Michael Bellusci | Jan 4, 2021 The deal gives WonderFi one of Canada’s fastest-growing crypto platforms, adding 357,000 registered users. DeFi platform WonderFi Technologies Inc. agreed to buy Canadian crypto exchange Bitbuy for C$206 million ($161.8 million) in cash and shares, bringing the ability to purchase crypto and access to decentralized finance (DeFi)


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4 years ago
Hot Docs:  Dead Man’s Switch

Hot Docs: Dead Man’s Switch

CBC Docs | Dec 30, 2021 When cryptocurrency whiz kid Gerald Cotten died suddenly in India, $215 million disappeared. Dead Man's Switch: a crypto mystery unpacks the mysterious and improbable story of Canadian CEO Gerald Cotten and his failed cryptocurrency exchange, QuadrigaCX. It's part of Hot Docs on CBC, a multiplatform festival-at-home experience providing Canadians with front-row


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4 years ago
A 5.9% increase to Social Security benefits takes effect this month. Here’s what to expect

A 5.9% increase to Social Security benefits takes effect this month. Here’s what to expect

Social Security benefits are poised to get the largest annual increase in decades. Here's what beneficiaries can expect when those checks start this month.

4 years ago
Cramer says 'sky is the limit' for Ford in 2022 after last year's 136% surge

Cramer says 'sky is the limit' for Ford in 2022 after last year's 136% surge

"I've been a big backer of Ford as part of the charitable trust," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Tuesday, adding CEO Jim Farley "has done a remarkable job."

4 years ago
Warren Buffett makes over $120 billion on Apple's rise to $3 trillion, among his best bets ever

Warren Buffett makes over $120 billion on Apple's rise to $3 trillion, among his best bets ever

The 5% Apple stake Berkshire Hathaway acquired in 2018 for $36 billion is now worth more than $160 billion as the tech giant hit $3 trillion milestone.

4 years ago
Retirees need to keep this much cash, advisors say

Retirees need to keep this much cash, advisors say

As retirees kick off the new year, high inflation and strong market returns may leave many wondering how much cash they need to have handy.

4 years ago
Warren Buffett makes over $120 billion on Apple's trot to $3 trillion, among his best bets ever

Warren Buffett makes over $120 billion on Apple's trot to $3 trillion, among his best bets ever

The 5% Apple stake Berkshire Hathaway acquired in 2018 for $36 billion is now worth more than $160 billion as the tech giant hit $3 trillion milestone.

4 years ago
Many Americans aren't optimistic about their financial situation this year. Here's what they blame

Many Americans aren't optimistic about their financial situation this year. Here's what they blame

Rising prices have many Americans worried about their financial future.

4 years ago
Arcane Research:  Summary of Crypto 2021

Arcane Research: Summary of Crypto 2021

Arcane Research | Jan 3, 2021 A year of up and downs, but mostly ups What an eventful and intense year we’re wrapping up in this report. In 2021, bitcoin was adopted as legal tender in El Salvador, and several public companies added bitcoin to their balance sheets. On the institutional side, open interest boomed


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4 years ago
25 million people got unemployment benefits in 2021. They won't be getting a tax break

25 million people got unemployment benefits in 2021. They won't be getting a tax break

The American Rescue Plan Act waived federal tax on 2020 unemployment benefits. A similar break isn't available this coming tax season.

4 years ago
Fintech Cybersecurity Best Practices

Fintech Cybersecurity Best Practices

Tech Bullion | Angela Scott-Briggs | Dec 27, 2021 Hacking attacks and data theft are more rampant than ever. So cybersecurity is a crucial concern for modern businesses. While threats prevail in all domains, fintech companies need to be extra conscious. You cannot undermine security risks at any point because you hold the financial information


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4 years ago
Now’s the time to boost 401(k) contributions for 2022

Now’s the time to boost 401(k) contributions for 2022

You can funnel $20,500 into your 401(k) plan for 2022, up from $19,500 from 2021. Here's why it may pay off to boost contributions now.

4 years ago
Families who got the child tax credit last year need to watch for this letter from the IRS

Families who got the child tax credit last year need to watch for this letter from the IRS

The IRS will be sending Letter 6419, which shows how much families received in advanced child tax credit payments, in January.

4 years ago