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Child tax credit scams still trapping the unwary

Child tax credit scams still trapping the unwary

The IRS is issuing monthly payments of the enhanced child tax credit through 2021. Scammers are posing as government agents to steal money and personal data.

4 years ago
More companies offer tuition assistance, student loan repayment to help with college costs

More companies offer tuition assistance, student loan repayment to help with college costs

More companies are pitching in to help with college costs, as the student loan debt repayment pause is set to expire.

4 years ago
Open banking continues to evolve — what’s next?

Open banking continues to evolve — what’s next?

Sifted | Steph Bailey | Nov 3, 2021 Opening Up Financial Services Investors are still betting big on open banking: in the past three months, TrueLayer announced a $130m funding round led by Tiger Global, Visa bought rival Tink for $2bn, Yapily announced its $51m Series B raise and Mastercard doubled down by acquiring Aiia


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4 years ago
Switching jobs is often an effective way to boost income. When to put yourself on the market

Switching jobs is often an effective way to boost income. When to put yourself on the market

Wage gains for people who have switched jobs have outpaced those who've stayed since 2011, according to the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank.

4 years ago
Robinhood's data breach involved about 7 million customers. Here's how to protect your credit from fraudsters

Robinhood's data breach involved about 7 million customers. Here's how to protect your credit from fraudsters

While the majority of compromised information was limited to email addresses and full names, it's worth taking steps to guard your credit.

4 years ago
9 digital assets powering the DeFi revolution?

9 digital assets powering the DeFi revolution?

Forkast | Alex Tapscott | Nov 8, 2021 Financial services, foundational to all industry and economic activity, is going through the greatest upheaval since the invention of double-entry bookkeeping in the Middle Ages. Every aspect of the industry is about to change, from how we move and store value to how we access credit, invest,


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4 years ago
GuildOne Inc. Launches Landmark IoT-Verified Carbon Credits on the Cardano Network

GuildOne Inc. Launches Landmark IoT-Verified Carbon Credits on the Cardano Network

GuildOne | Release | Nov 2, 2021 Blockchain firm GuildOne is leveraging the sustainable Cardano Network to pioneer carbon credits backed by Validere’s energy data analytics platform. CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GuildOne Inc. (GuildOne) is pleased to announce that the company has issued its first series of voluntary carbon credits on the Cardano network as digital tokens.


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4 years ago
Men tend to have higher total credit limits than female borrowers, research finds

Men tend to have higher total credit limits than female borrowers, research finds

Women earn less money than men due to the gender wage gap. Now, research finds that they may also get less credit.

4 years ago
Thousands of Americans living abroad got stimulus checks. Here’s why

Thousands of Americans living abroad got stimulus checks. Here’s why

The IRS issued $5.5 billion of stimulus payments outside the 50 states and Washington, D.C. Tax policy experts say there's good reason for doing so.

4 years ago
Alternative rocket builder SpinLaunch completes first test flight

Alternative rocket builder SpinLaunch completes first test flight

SpinLaunch last month conducted the first test flight of a prototype in New Mexico.

4 years ago
Alternative rocket builder SpinLaunch completes successful first test flight

Alternative rocket builder SpinLaunch completes successful first test flight

SpinLaunch last month conducted the first successful test flight of a prototype in New Mexico.

4 years ago
Here's how to prepare for year-end mutual fund payouts

Here's how to prepare for year-end mutual fund payouts

Mutual funds are preparing for year-end distributions, which may create surprise tax bills for some investors. Here's how to prepare, according to experts.

4 years ago
Cato:  A Simple Proposal for Regulating Stablecoins

Cato: A Simple Proposal for Regulating Stablecoins

Cato Institute | Norbert Michel and Jennifer J. Schulp | Nov 5, 2021 There is nothing inherently problematic about a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins, and a properly structured one would likely spur further innovation to the U.S. payments system, benefiting millions of people. See:  Regulating financial innovation – going behind the scenes There is


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4 years ago
Pay phones, dog parks and bags of silver: Clients ask advisors to invest in some wacky stuff

Pay phones, dog parks and bags of silver: Clients ask advisors to invest in some wacky stuff

Research shows managing clients' emotions boosts returns more than most other financial-advice services. Investors don't necessarily see it that way.

4 years ago
Holiday shoppers plan to spend up to $276 per family member on average this season. These tips can help them avoid getting into debt

Holiday shoppers plan to spend up to $276 per family member on average this season. These tips can help them avoid getting into debt

A survey shows many consumers plan to spend the same amount on gifts this holiday season as they did last year. They could still end up in the red.

4 years ago