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State Department has warned against travel to 80% of the world. Here's what you need to know

In an update to its list of global Travel Advisories, the U.S. State Department downgraded more than 100 countries to its most restrictive Level 4 category.

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Private equity is buying up annuity and life insurance policies. That may be bad for consumers

Private equity firms are buying insurance companies at a record pace. Financial advisors warn some consumers may see higher annuity and life insurance costs.

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New web tool shows how Social Security cuts could hit your wallet

As Social Security's trust funds run low, benefit cuts could be on the table. Here's why you shouldn't base your claiming decision on fear that could happen.

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'This is our generation's moonshot,' Energy Secretary Granholm says of fighting climate change

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm emphasized the economic opportunity of the energy transition during the second day of President Biden's climate summit.

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Assessing a Startup’s Value Proposition

A startup’s value proposition (or lack of) can tell investors a lot about the company as a potential investment opportunity. Learn more about assessing value propositions. Continue reading

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As home prices rise, here's what buyers can do to land a deal

Housing supply is low, which is pushing prices higher. The median price of an existing home sold in March was $329,100.

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Elon Musk wants SpaceX to reach Mars so humanity is not a 'single-planet species'

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk remains focused on his vision for the company: Establishing a permanent human presence on Mars.

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Defying the pandemic, Social Security and Medicare optimism are at all-time highs

Consistent benefits despite the Covid pandemic has pushed public optimism in the programs to record highs, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

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More than 30 colleges now say Covid vaccines will be mandatory for fall 2021

The number of colleges and universities that will require students be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 is suddenly escalating.

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Still missing a stimulus check? Here's how the IRS says you can fix that

You may be able to claim missing stimulus check money when you file your taxes this year. The May 17 deadline to submit those forms is coming up.

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Federal government reopens grant applications for movie theaters, entertainment venues after failed launch

Applications for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant will resume Saturday at 12:30 p.m. E.T.

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Major travel supplier pledges carbon neutrality by 2030

The Travel Corporation pledged to go carbon-neutral by 2030, setting a target for its 40-plus businesses matching President Biden's emissions-cutting timeline.

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Fintech Trends to Watch for This Year

Guest Post | Apr 23, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic brought about digital transformations in many ways. Remote work was no longer a theory—it was a necessity. Telemedicine wasn’t an experiment—it became the only way to get standard medical care. Fintech also exploded because financial institutions were closed for in-person services, and our entire lives moved


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Parents getting new $3,000 child tax credit should do this with the money

"Once the money comes in, the emotions take over," said Tania Brown, a certified financial planner at SaverLife. "Have a plan of action."

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Attracting Investors for Your Business

Start It Up | iamibrahim | Feb 11, 2021 Some businesses are not a great fit for angel or venture capital funding What if your startup is a good candidate for investment, but you’re having trouble getting meetings and convincing investors that your company is the next big thing? Here are 11 tips I learned


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