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Between stimulus checks and expanded tax credits, here’s how much federal money you could get

Between stimulus checks and expanded tax credits, here’s how much federal money you could get

Between stimulus payments, advance child tax credits and the expanded earned income tax credit, the bottom 60% of earners get an average $3,450 from Washington.

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California announces rollout of chip-enabled debit cards to deter theft of unemployment benefits

California announces rollout of chip-enabled debit cards to deter theft of unemployment benefits

Amid a wave of fraud, the Golden State will issue debit cards with chip protection to individuals receiving unemployment benefits.

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Tuition insurance may help cover costs if a student withdraws from college

Tuition insurance may help cover costs if a student withdraws from college

The possibility of more campus closures has sparked renewed interest in college refund policies and tuition insurance.

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13% of Americans traded crypto in the past year, survey finds

13% of Americans traded crypto in the past year, survey finds

More than 1 in 10 Americans invested in cryptocurrency over the past year, according to a survey, a sign of the popularity of digital currencies.

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The national eviction ban ends July 31. What to do if you're at risk of eviction

The national eviction ban ends July 31. What to do if you're at risk of eviction

Millions of Americans could face eviction when the national moratorium expires on July 31. Here are steps they should take to try to protect themselves.

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How to Value a Private Company

How to Value a Private Company

Learn what company valuations mean in the context of the private market, what data goes into valuation analysis, and different methods to estimate a company’s valuation. Continue reading

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Want to start investing? Here's a hint from investing legend Charles Ellis: Keep it simple

Want to start investing? Here's a hint from investing legend Charles Ellis: Keep it simple

When it comes to getting into investing, keeping it simple is key, according to investing legend Charles Ellis.

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Virgin Galactic flight test director Mark Stucky, who led first spaceflight, departs from company

Virgin Galactic flight test director Mark Stucky, who led first spaceflight, departs from company

Mark “Forger” Stucky, Virgin Galactic’s flight test director and pilot, is no longer with the space tourism firm.

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Report:  Consolidation and the Changing Fintech Landscape

Report: Consolidation and the Changing Fintech Landscape

Shearman & Sterling, Rise by Barclays and S&P Global Markets Intelligence | Jul 21, 2021 The FinTech sector is going through a period of rapid consolidation that will shift the landscape for financial services in the US and around the world. We are excited to share with you a new report on M&A activity in


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Square launches small business banking

Square launches small business banking

Reuters | Anna Irrera | Jul 20, 2021 July 20 (Reuters) - Square Inc (SQ.N), the company led by Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) CEO Jack Dorsey, is launching banking services for small businesses, as it continues to grow beyond payments processing. Square Banking will offer small businesses savings and checking accounts, as well as its existing


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States cutting unemployment benefits didn't get people back to work, study finds

States cutting unemployment benefits didn't get people back to work, study finds

People who lost federal unemployment benefits didn't rush to accept jobs in the weeks after state cuts, according to a new analysis.

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Facing high unemployment rates, these formerly incarcerated people are turning to entrepreneurship

Facing high unemployment rates, these formerly incarcerated people are turning to entrepreneurship

Here's how one nonprofit is helping the formerly incarcerated become entrepreneurs.

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Non-Fungible Tokens in the media and entertainment industry

Non-Fungible Tokens in the media and entertainment industry

Herbert Smith Freehills | James Balfour, Ghislaine Nobileau and Vrinda Vinayak | Jul 22, 2021 Non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) have been dominating technology columns in the media lately. Items that would previously not have been considered traditionally ‘marketable’ or high value are now being sold for eye-watering sums. For example, a digital artwork by Beeple sold for US$69


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Some states now offer certain business owners a workaround for cap on state and local tax deduction

Some states now offer certain business owners a workaround for cap on state and local tax deduction

Some states now offer pass-through business owners a workaround for the $10,000 cap on the state and local tax deduction. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

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Biden administration aims to rein in abusive non-compete agreements

Biden administration aims to rein in abusive non-compete agreements

President Joe Biden called on the Federal Trade Commission to write a rule curtailing the "unfair use of non-compete clauses" by employers.

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