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After years of being 'squeaky clean,' the Federal Reserve is surrounded by controversy

The Federal Reserve has a big meeting on tap next week, one that will be held under the cloud of an ethical dilemma.

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Billionaire Peter Thiel could be forced to pull $5 billion from his retirement account, if House bill passes

House Democrats are taking aim at mega-IRAs like that of billionaire Peter Thiel in tax legislation unveiled this week.

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Health savings accounts aren't being used by older Americans who need them the most

Health savings accounts are less common among older Americans who may need one the most, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging.

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SEC Oversight Hearing: SEC Chairman Grilled by Republicans on Senate Banking Committee

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Sep 15, 2021 SEC Chairman Gary Gensler marched up to Capitol Hill yesterday to testify in front of the Senate Banking Committee in a hearing entitled “Oversight of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission”.  Gensler outlined his ambitions at the SEC in his prepared remarks. While Gensler received relatively


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Long-term care needs among retirees varies widely, new research shows

While about 25% of retirees will need significant long-term care, many more will require either minimal support or none at all.

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Watch as SpaceX's Inspiration4 crew speaks from orbit

SpaceX is broadcasting a livestream from orbit on Friday, with the crew of the historic Inspiration4 mission giving an update

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SpaceX's Inspiration4 crew speaks from orbit, with return slated for Saturday

SpaceX broadcast a livestream from orbit on Friday, with the crew of the historic Inspiration4 mission giving an update

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A paid family leave policy could be coming to the U.S. Here's what it would look like

Legislation moving through Congress would make 12 weeks of paid leave available to most workers. Here's what we know about the policy so far.

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Here are some tips for beating inflation as prices start to rise

As the economy picks up in the wake of the pandemic, so will inflation. Here's how to protect your wallet from rising costs.

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Understanding Startup Pricing Models

Learn more about the different types of pricing models startups may use, including freemium, subscription, cost plus, and more. Continue reading

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Impulse spending is an issue for many consumers. These tips can help you rein in the habit

More than 40% of consumers say they are worsening their financial situation by doing things like making impulse purchases and carrying more debt.

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About 1 million more kids could get the child tax credit in the future thanks to this change in plan from Democrats

Making children with individual taxpayer identification numbers eligible for the child tax credit would extend the benefit to 1 million children

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Oct 13, 2021: OSC virtual roundtable on ‘Rethinking Diversity in Capital Markets’ (details to come)

OSC | Aug 25, 2021 (last updated Sep 16) The OSC is hosting a virtual roundtable to discuss whether, and how, the disclosure needs of Canadian investors, and corporate governance practices among public companies have evolved.  Panelists will speak about the benefits, challenges and experiences associated with the consideration of broader diversity on boards and


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What are construction loans and how do they work?

Guest Post | Sep 16, 2021 A construction loan is a kind of short-term financing provided by a bank that is used to finance the purchase of a new house or other real estate projects. A conventional mortgage, also known as a permanent loan, can assist you in purchasing an existing home. A construction loan,


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House Democrats’ tax plan would increase marriage penalty for wealthy couples

The legislation, if successful, may lead some higher-income couples to reconsider how they file their income taxes.

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