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Tax-refund phishing scam targets college students and staff, IRS warns

A phishing scam is trying to pry personal data from university students and staff who believe they may be owed a tax refund.

3 years ago

Americans have until May 17 to contribute to their 2020 IRAs or health savings accounts

The IRS has extended the deadline to contribute to IRAs and HSAs to May 17, in line with the due date for federal individual tax returns.

3 years ago

More than 1 million student loan borrowers in default are now eligible for pause on payments and collections

A subset of student loan borrowers who were ineligible for the current payment pause and interest waiver will now be covered.

3 years ago

Ark Invest's space exploration ETF ARKX begins trading today, slips 1%

Trading in the new space exploration ETF from Ark Invest began on Tuesday, as Cathie Wood's firm looks to tap the growing space industry.

3 years ago

Many Social Security, other federal beneficiaries can expect to start receiving $1,400 stimulus checks this weekend

The government will issue $1,400 stimulus payments to federal beneficiaries who do not typically file tax returns starting this coming week.

3 years ago

Individual investors should tread carefully in hot but risky IPO market, experts caution

SoFi announced last week that it plans to offer early IPO shares to its customers in the near future. Robinhood reportedly is planning something similar.

3 years ago

CSA and IIROC Publish Guidance and Regulatory Framework for Crypto Asset Trading Platform Compliance

CSA / IIROC | Joint release | March 30, 2021 Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today published a notice outlining securities law requirements that apply to crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) and how they may be tailored by regulators for the CTPs business model.


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3 years ago

Amazon launches 'AWS Space Accelerator' with UK venture firm to help space startups grow

Amazon Web Services announced the launch of a new space startup assistance program on Tuesday.

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Bank of America announces expansion of racial justice initiatives

Bank of America is expanding its original racial justice initiative, committing additional funding to its efforts.

3 years ago

Our patent and copyright system isn’t prepared for inventions or designs by AI

Sifted | Andreas Leupold | Mar 25, 2021 What does a chair from furniture manufacturer Kartell have in common with a rocket engine by the software powerhouse Hyperganic? They were both created by generative design — in other words, made by AI. Our patent and copyright system isn’t prepared for inventions or designs by AI.


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3 years ago

CDC will extend national eviction ban through June 30, sources say

The CDC is likely to keep its national moratorium on evictions in effect through June. The protection was slated to lapse in just days.

3 years ago

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest launches a space exploration ETF, to begin trading Tuesday

Ark Invest, Cathie Wood's firm with multiple actively managed exchanged-traded funds, will debut its latest offering on Tuesday.

3 years ago

CDC will extend national eviction ban through June 30

The CDC will keep its national moratorium on evictions in effect through June. The protection was slated to lapse in just days.

3 years ago

Claiming head of household status for taxes can be very valuable. Who can use it

It's no wonder people want to file taxes using head-of-household status, since it's a great deal. But not everyone qualifies. Here's how to check if you do.

3 years ago

Missing a $1,200 or $600 stimulus check? There may still be a way to claim it

As $1,400 stimulus checks go out, some are still waiting on previous direct payments the government sent. There's a way to claim the missing funds.

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