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Biden administration extends payment pause for student loan borrowers through January

Biden administration extends payment pause for student loan borrowers through January

The 42 million Americans with student debt will not have to resume their payments until February, according to an announcement Friday by the White House.

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The Covid-19 pandemic prompted new worries about Social Security. Here's how the outlook has shifted with the recovery

The Covid-19 pandemic prompted new worries about Social Security. Here's how the outlook has shifted with the recovery

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic prompted fears that Social Security would suffer financially. Here's how that outlook has changed.

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Lawmakers want to make it easier to have guaranteed income in retirement

Lawmakers want to make it easier to have guaranteed income in retirement

Under pending bipartisan retirement legislation in the House and Senate, the rules applying to qualified longevity annuity contracts, or QLACs, would be eased.

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Musk: 'Dream come true' to see fully stacked SpaceX Starship rocket during prep for orbital launch

Musk: 'Dream come true' to see fully stacked SpaceX Starship rocket during prep for orbital launch

Elon Musk's SpaceX stacked a Starship prototype rocket on top of a Super Heavy rocket booster for the first time on Friday morning.

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Renters are behind $3,700 in rent, on average. This map shows a state breakout

Renters are behind $3,700 in rent, on average. This map shows a state breakout

How much renters were set back by the pandemic varies sharply between states and counties.

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Renters are behind on $3,700 in rent, on average. In some places, it's much more

Renters are behind on $3,700 in rent, on average. In some places, it's much more

How much renters were set back by the pandemic varies sharply between states and counties.

5 years ago
Student loan forgiveness scams are on the rise. How to avoid falling victim

Student loan forgiveness scams are on the rise. How to avoid falling victim

Scams offering student loan forgiveness have increased amid confusion around pandemic programs and calls to erase the debt. Here's what to know.

5 years ago
Robinhood shares jump 10% as it closes out wild week

Robinhood shares jump 10% as it closes out wild week

Robinhood shares rose Friday as the newly public stock trading app closes out a wild week of trading.

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Robinhood shares jump 13% as it closes out wild week

Robinhood shares jump 13% as it closes out wild week

Robinhood shares rise on Friday as the newly public stock trading app closes out a wild week of trading.

5 years ago
Biden infrastructure bill has big business backing. Here is how small business feels

Biden infrastructure bill has big business backing. Here is how small business feels

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act can help small business in many ways, from jobs to broadband and community improvements, but it isn't perfect.

5 years ago
Michael Farr: Buying opportunities abound, even as the market trades near record levels

Michael Farr: Buying opportunities abound, even as the market trades near record levels

The major averages are churning near highs, despite an environment of uncertainty. Michael Farr identifies five stocks that could be a plum opportunity.

5 years ago
Pandemic-era relief is drying up. But families still have options

Pandemic-era relief is drying up. But families still have options

Many of the relief programs created during the pandemic to help struggling families are winding down. Here's what you need to know.

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Reg CF Update:  Interview with Sherwood Neiss on Investment Crowdfunding

Reg CF Update: Interview with Sherwood Neiss on Investment Crowdfunding

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Aug 3, 2021 Reg CF was bumped up to $5 million in March. We quickly saw issuers jump in to raise more than the prior funding cap of $1.07 million. Are you surprised as to how the market reacted to the improved environment? Woodie Neiss: I’m not.  If you


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Crypto scams, DeFi hacks, and rug pulls: Why the crypto industry needs insurtech

Crypto scams, DeFi hacks, and rug pulls: Why the crypto industry needs insurtech

Insurtech Insights | Aug 5, 2021 When you have even just $100 in a liquidity pool, you dread the day you awake to it being gone. Your bags are gone. How do you alleviate that concern? With insurance. Unfortunately, DeFi users don’t have much choice when protecting their assets, and only an estimated $2 billion


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Documentary (30mins):  Quantum technologies role in our sustainable future

Documentary (30mins): Quantum technologies role in our sustainable future

Tech UK | Jul 29, 2021 Quantum Computing Can Serve as a Multifaceted Tool to Help Scientists and Engineers Take on the Challenge of Ensuring a Sustainable Future, Say Industry Figures. A new documentary – Quantum Technology | Our Sustainable Future from The Quantum Daily, developed in partnership with Oxford Instruments Nanoscience – was released today with a call from


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