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States boost earned income tax credits for pandemic relief

States boost earned income tax credits for pandemic relief

A growing number of states have added or improved earned income tax credits for low-income families. Here’s what to know about these write-offs.

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Food assistance benefits are increasing. Here's what families need to know

Food assistance benefits are increasing. Here's what families need to know

Starting in October, food stamp recipients will get a larger monthly allowance.

5 years ago
Want to put bitcoin in your IRA? Why experts say you may want to rethink that

Want to put bitcoin in your IRA? Why experts say you may want to rethink that

Experts bullish on cryptocurrencies agree with those who are bears: It's still early to put those investments in individual retirement accounts. Here's why.

5 years ago
Satellite company Spire begins trading on the NYSE after completing SPAC merger

Satellite company Spire begins trading on the NYSE after completing SPAC merger

Small satellite builder and data specialist Spire Global began trading on Tuesday, the latest space company to close a SPAC merger and go public.

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Bill Ackman SPAC sued, plaintiffs say directors were promised 'staggering compensation'

Bill Ackman SPAC sued, plaintiffs say directors were promised 'staggering compensation'

The plaintiffs — former SEC commissioner Robert Jackson and law professor at Yale John Morley — claimed that Ackman's SPAC is an investment company.

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Bill Ackman SPAC sued, plaintiffs say sponsors got 'staggering compensation'

Bill Ackman SPAC sued, plaintiffs say sponsors got 'staggering compensation'

The plaintiffs — former SEC commissioner Robert Jackson and law professor at Yale John Morley — claimed that Ackman's SPAC is an investment company.

5 years ago
Americans are spending $765 more a month than they did in 2020, survey finds

Americans are spending $765 more a month than they did in 2020, survey finds

Between dining out and travel, Americans are spending an average of $765 more a month compared to last year, according to a report.

5 years ago
Cathie Wood says Michael Burry doesn't understand innovation space after he bets against ARK fund

Cathie Wood says Michael Burry doesn't understand innovation space after he bets against ARK fund

ARK Invest's Cathie Wood called out "The Big Short" investor Michael Burry after the investor bet against ARK's flagship ETF.

5 years ago
Just 30% of the poorest families have a savings account

Just 30% of the poorest families have a savings account

About 1 in 3 households in the bottom fifth have a savings account at a bank or credit union, according to a report. The typical account has about $1,000.

5 years ago
Stock trading could mean a hefty tax bill next year. What you need to know

Stock trading could mean a hefty tax bill next year. What you need to know

"You can't put your head in the sand about taxes," said Megan Gorman, attorney and managing partner at Chequers Financial Management.

5 years ago
Embedded finance won’t make every firm into a fintech company

Embedded finance won’t make every firm into a fintech company

TechCrunch | Eyal Lifshitz | Aug 12, 2021 A short decade after software started eating the world, along came headlines about every company becoming a fintech thanks to innovation and growth in embedded finance business models. This narrative oversimplifies the evolution that’s happening in the financial services sector. Storing and moving money and extending credit


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The Intersection of Ecommerce and NFTs: How NFT Technology is Changing DeFi

The Intersection of Ecommerce and NFTs: How NFT Technology is Changing DeFi

Entrepreneur | Sarah Austin | Aug 15, 2021 DeFi and fintech startups are putting financial tools in the hands of the average person. NFT technology takes this a step further by offering programmable data and trustless transparency. Markets evolved into what they are today for good reason. It is much easier for customers to visit


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GBBC:  Overview of NFTs (as of Q2-2021)

GBBC: Overview of NFTs (as of Q2-2021)

GBBC | Aug 2021 Noteable Investments Kevin Durant and Michael Jordan joined the $305 million funding round, led by Coatue. Bitski raised $19 million in a Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz, with Jay-Z and Serena Williams as additional investors. “Bitski is aiming to allow mainstream brands and celebrities to bypass the crypto complexity of


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5 years ago
Dogecoin is surging again after Mark Cuban comments. What to know before jumping into the rally

Dogecoin is surging again after Mark Cuban comments. What to know before jumping into the rally

"Never invest anything you aren't willing to lose," said Ben Weiss, co-founder and CEO of CoinFlip, one of the largest bitcoin ATM companies in the U.S.

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Here's what happens to Social Security payments when you die

Here's what happens to Social Security payments when you die

When a Social Security recipient dies, the benefits for that person end. However, there are cases when survivors are eligible for payments.

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