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Debunking the myths about 529 college savings plans

Even though they've been around for decades, 529 college savings plans are still often misunderstood.

3 years ago

Job searches jumped 5% in states cutting unemployment benefits, analysis finds

There was a modest though temporary increase in job-search activity among states withdrawing from federal unemployment programs, according to Indeed.

3 years ago

Student debt rises as the future of loan forgiveness remains uncertain

As student loan forgiveness remains uncertain, the cost of college is going up.

3 years ago

What advocates say Biden gets wrong about student loan forgiveness

Biden continues to question why those who attended Ivy League colleges should get their loans forgiven. Yet the share of borrowers from such schools is 0.03%.

3 years ago

Dividing cryptocurrency in a divorce settlement is complicated

Divorce settlements are never easy, and cryptocurrency only makes the process more complex. Financial experts weigh in on what divorcees need to know.

3 years ago

Costco is seeing inflation abound, impacting a slew of consumer products

The big-box club chain said it's been seeing accelerating prices across a range of products.

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Car shoppers, seeking Memorial Day deals, face high prices, few discounts and low inventory

On top of reduced inventory due to a microchip shortage — and consumer demand pushing prices higher — manufacturers are not offering many discounts.

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Biden budget reiterates 43.4% top capital gains tax rate for millionaires

The Biden administration's budget proposal issued Friday proposes a top capital gains tax rate for millionaires — a reduction from the initial 39.6%.

3 years ago

The Importance of Digital Literacy in Business

Guest Post | May 28, 2021 Digital literacy is an umbrella term that defines a large number of different skills that a modern entrepreneur should have. Since computers get deeply integrated into our lives, all people have to know how to use them. Being familiar with computers doesn't mean creating documents and printing them with


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3 years ago

Women could add $280 billion to Southeast Asia's e-commerce market by 2030, says gender expert

Women entrepreneurs could add more than $280 billion to Southeast Asia's e-commerce market by 2030, according to a new report from the IFC.

3 years ago

Investing app Acorns to go public through a blank-check merger valued at $2.2 billion

Acorns will merge with with Pioneer Merger Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC.

3 years ago

Suffering from sticker shock? Here are 3 things you shouldn't buy now while prices are high

New cars, airfares and building supplies are suddenly more expensive. If you are planning one of these purchases, it may pay to wait until prices come down.

3 years ago

China’s latest crackdown on crypto caused by climate concerns

Aljazeera via Bloomberg | May 26, 2021 Spike in power use from server farms servicing Bitcoin led to illicit coal mining, endangering lives & climate goals. China’s escalating push to rein in cryptocurrency mining was triggered in part by concern that the practice has stoked a surge in illicit coal extraction, endangering lives and undermining


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3 years ago

Fannie Mae’s refinance program for lower-income homeowners starts next week. Here’s what to know

The new initiative is intended to help an estimated 2 million homeowners refinance their mortgage at a lower interest rate.

3 years ago

Start-ups boomed during the pandemic. Here's how some entrepreneurs found a niche

While more than 4 million new businesses were formed during the pandemic, a new survey finds that half may not survive more than a year.

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