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There are many ways to prevent a higher phone bill when traveling internationally.

Some younger Americans are using buy now, pay later loans to pay for the costs of attending concerts and other live events.

The activist investor appreciates Viasat's Defense and Advanced Technologies business, dubbing it a 'crown jewel' that may be due for a spinoff or IPO.

Americans age 60 and older are increasingly reporting being victims of imposter scams, sometimes losing their life savings.

CNBC.com is looking to hear from retirees on how they are doing financially in today's economy.

Historically, the Standard Plan was the quickest way for federal student loan borrowers to pay down their debt. That may soon change for many people.

A startup raising its first funding round can be an exciting milestone. However, it can be challenging to attract investors so early in a company’s history. Without extensive financials, metrics, and sometimes even pre-product, what do private market investors look … Continue reading →

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Artificial Intelligence | Aug 8, 2025 What You Need to Know about OpenAI's Newly Released GPT-5 On August 7, 2025, OpenAI officially announced the release of GPT-5, it's latest artificial intelligence (AI) model with advanced capabilities that could significantly transform sectors in the near future, including fintech.  From improving app development processes to enhancing customer engagement,

Consumers are acting ahead of a fast-approaching Sept. 30 deadline to claim the tax break for electric vehicles.

M&A | Aug 8, 2025 Ripple's $200M Acquisition of Rail Strengthens Stablecoin Payment Capabilities On August 7, 2025, enterprise blockchain digital payment leader Ripple announced that it's entered an agreement to acquire Rail, a Toronto-based stablecoin global payments platform for $200 million.  The acquisition will boost Ripple’s stablecoin infrastructure and solidifies its position as a

Trump’s "big beautiful bill" caps medical school loans, which may make it harder for future doctors to finance their degree or force them to scrap their plans.

Millions of investors may soon have access to private assets in their 401(k) or other workplace retirement plans. What to know about the risks and rewards.

At work, in business or personal life, word choice mistakes we make every day when seeking support from others result in failure, but they are easy to fix.

The Education Department said the roll out of the 2026–27 FAFSA will be on schedule this year, with beta testing already underway.

IP Policy and Competition | August 7, 2025 Image: Freepik Weak IP Policy and Procurement Choices Are Eroding Canada's Sovereignty On August 6, 2025, there's an inspiring OpEd in the Financial Post by Jim Hinton and Alexis Conrad, who argued that Canada’s sovereignty is being eroded not by military threats but by the loss of