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Fidelity bites on bitcoin

Fidelity bites on bitcoin

Boston Globe | Scott Kirsner | Aug 16, 2021 Fidelity says that 90% of its biggest clients are interested in accessing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The firm is now planning to open up the digital asset space to retail investors. In 2015, the Boston investment firm started to dabble in bitcoin “mining,” using high-powered computers


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Goldman Sachs to require all people entering its offices to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Goldman Sachs to require all people entering its offices to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Goldman Sachs is the latest bank to require employees be vaccinated to return to offices, following similar edicts from Morgan Stanley and Citigroup.

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Should you use your 401(k) to pay off credit card debt? What the experts say

Should you use your 401(k) to pay off credit card debt? What the experts say

Those with persistent credit card balances may be tempted to dig into their retirement savings to knock out the debt.

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Bitcoin 'whales' jump back into market during cryptocurrency's rebound to $50,000

Bitcoin 'whales' jump back into market during cryptocurrency's rebound to $50,000

Cryptocurrency accounts holding roughly $50 million or more worth of bitcoin have steadily increased their buying since the end of June, according to new data.

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1 in 10 people currently invest in cryptocurrencies, many for ease of trading, CNBC survey finds

1 in 10 people currently invest in cryptocurrencies, many for ease of trading, CNBC survey finds

More than 10% of those surveyed said they're invested in cryptocurrency, ranking the digital coins fourth after real estate, stocks, mutual funds and bonds.

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Enhanced tax credits become ‘bargaining points’ in divorce cases

Enhanced tax credits become ‘bargaining points’ in divorce cases

The enhanced tax credits for 2021 are becoming bargaining points in divorce cases. Here’s what ex-spouses and soon-to-be ex-spouses need to know.

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Japanese lunar start-up ispace reveals larger lander for missions starting in 2024

Japanese lunar start-up ispace reveals larger lander for missions starting in 2024

Japanese lunar exploration start-up ispace on Monday unveiled the next generation of its cargo lander, under development by its U.S. subsidiary in Colorado.

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More 401(k) plans are adding Roth accounts — but investors aren’t following

More 401(k) plans are adding Roth accounts — but investors aren’t following

About 75% of 401(k) plans allow for Roth contributions. But the share of savers using Roth accounts is stubbornly low, according to retirement experts.

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The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will likely be bigger next year. But there are reasons why retirees' monthly checks might not go as far

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will likely be bigger next year. But there are reasons why retirees' monthly checks might not go as far

Retirees could see bigger monthly checks from Social Security next year. But rising Medicare Part B premiums and taxes could eat away at their value.

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These five lifestyle changes can make it easier to bulk up on emergency savings

These five lifestyle changes can make it easier to bulk up on emergency savings

Setting aside three to six months' worth of living expenses may sound like a high hurdle. These changes to the way you handle your money can make it easier.

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What are the back-to-office etiquette rules?

What are the back-to-office etiquette rules?

The Globe and Mail | Alex Cyr | Aug 20, 2021 Dan Poliwoda got a glimpse of office life when he was hired as a summer law student at Dickinson Wright LLP’s Toronto location in 2019. Back then, he wore a suit to work every day, spent lunches and the occasional happy hour with colleagues,


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Corporate card start-up Ramp more than doubles valuation in five months to $3.9 billion

Corporate card start-up Ramp more than doubles valuation in five months to $3.9 billion

The fundraising is the latest evidence of a fintech boom after the coronavirus pandemic supercharged the category.

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Half of young investors invested their stimulus money, CNBC survey finds. Here's where they put it.

Half of young investors invested their stimulus money, CNBC survey finds. Here's where they put it.

Newer and younger investors were more likely to invest their stimulus money into assets such as individual stocks and cryptocurrency.

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SEC v. Ripple Legal Weeds: SEC caught erasing documents relevant to XRP lawsuit

SEC v. Ripple Legal Weeds: SEC caught erasing documents relevant to XRP lawsuit

Finance Feeds | Rick Steves | Aug 18 2021 The transcript is included in the most recent SEC motion in regard to the privilege dispute between the agency and Ripple and individual defendants. The SEC has filed its opposition to Ripple’s and the Individual Defendants’ Motion challenging the SEC’s improper assertion of the Deliberative Process


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