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Some Americans may receive more stimulus money this tax season

Some Americans may receive more stimulus money this tax season

Even as additional aid through Build Back Better stalls, many Americans are still poised to see a financial boost when they file their taxes this spring.

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Biden administration extends payment pause for student loan borrowers until May 1

Biden administration extends payment pause for student loan borrowers until May 1

The Biden administration is extending the payment pause and interest waiver for most federal student loan borrowers for another three months.

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More than 60% of voters support some student loan debt forgiveness

More than 60% of voters support some student loan debt forgiveness

62% of voters support forgiving at least some student loan debt, according to a poll.

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2022 IPO Outlook

2022 IPO Outlook

Initial public offerings (IPOs) in the latter half of 2021 included a few highly anticipated big names like Robinhood, Couchbase, and Expensify. Exit value reached $187 billion in Q3, according to Pitchbook’s Venture Monitor data, smashing $103.9 billion exit value in Q3 … Continue reading →

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C.D. Howe says Ontario should pause the new Capital Markets Act to first modernize the existing Securities Act for current times

C.D. Howe says Ontario should pause the new Capital Markets Act to first modernize the existing Securities Act for current times

Investment Executive | Mark Burgess | Dec 21, 2021 Proposed legislation doesn’t keep up with a changing securities landscape, the think tank argues The Ontario government should pause its planned Capital Markets Act reform, the C.D. Howe Institute says, calling draft legislation a “rewarmed version of a decade-old proposal” that doesn’t fit current needs. The


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New Mastercard Study:  Majority of Canadian Consumers Embrace Open Banking

New Mastercard Study: Majority of Canadian Consumers Embrace Open Banking

Mastercard | Dec 15, 2021 Report finds more than 77 per cent of consumers in Canada – and 86 per cent of Gen Z – are already connecting their bank accounts to technology apps TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2021 /CNW/ - Mastercard released a new report, The Rise of Open Banking, demonstrating the mainstream adoption of


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The new rules for the public service loan forgiveness program

The new rules for the public service loan forgiveness program

After years of frustration with the public service loan forgiveness program, many borrowers are finally seeing some relief. How to make sure you do, too.

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Cramer still believes in Santa Claus rally into end of 2021 even as Covid omicron cases spike

Cramer still believes in Santa Claus rally into end of 2021 even as Covid omicron cases spike

CNBC's Jim Cramer sees a Santa Claus rally this year despite the raging omicron variant that's spiking Covid cases during the holidays.

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The best ways to avoid missteps with required withdrawals from retirement accounts

The best ways to avoid missteps with required withdrawals from retirement accounts

There are some mistakes to avoid when determining your required minimum withdrawals, or RMDs, from your 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts.

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A quarter of Americans expect their financial situation to be worse in 2022. Here's why

A quarter of Americans expect their financial situation to be worse in 2022. Here's why

Inflation is rising and along with it, some Americans' fears about their financial future.

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Experiential or Alternative Education:  Training tech talent for startups

Experiential or Alternative Education: Training tech talent for startups

Sifted | Amy Lewin | Dec 17, 2021 Alternative education Academy belongs to a troop of alternative education institutions that have grown up alongside global growth in entrepreneurship and tech. There’s Silicon Valley-founded On Deck, an accelerator and community with cohorts for different tech roles and functions, and Jolt, the Israeli startup that Balderton backed in


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What to know before doing any year-end portfolio rebalancing

What to know before doing any year-end portfolio rebalancing

After a year of double-digit stock market returns, it may be time for some portfolio rebalancing. Here’s what investors need to know before making changes.

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Here's where workers can earn a $15 per hour minimum wage

Here's where workers can earn a $15 per hour minimum wage

A push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour failed this year. Now, many states are poised to raise their own minimum pay next year.

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AI will (not) have a record year in 2022 the way you think

AI will (not) have a record year in 2022 the way you think

AIAuthority | Christophe Morvan | Dec 17, 2021 Artificial intelligence is being used in an increasing number of industries and business categories, leading to a record year of revenues and investment in 2021. That trend will only accelerate in the coming year as the race to apply the technology to new industries and new purposes


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Fiserv Research: Fintech Adoption Update on Consumer Expectations and Experiences

Fiserv Research: Fintech Adoption Update on Consumer Expectations and Experiences

Fiserv | Dec 17, 2021 Our 2021 research looks at consumers’ relationships with fintechs. For purposes of this survey, we define “fintechs” as third-party apps or websites not affiliated with a bank or credit union. Digital use increases fintech relevance:  More people choose to manage their money through mobile than ever before Fintechs fill gaps:  People


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