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Read SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell's speech to 2021 graduates, urging US educational reforms

Read SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell's speech to 2021 graduates, urging US educational reforms

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell returned to her alma mater on Monday and delivered Northwestern University's commencement address to the class of 2021.

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White, Black and Hispanic Americans retire early for different reasons

White, Black and Hispanic Americans retire early for different reasons

Almost half of American workers may leave their careers sooner than expected. But the reasons differ among white, Black and Hispanic retirees.

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WEF:  Decentralized Finance: (DeFi) Policy-Maker Toolkit

WEF: Decentralized Finance: (DeFi) Policy-Maker Toolkit

World Economic Forum | Jun 8, 2021 Decentralized finance (DeFi) is an emerging and rapidly evolving area in the blockchain environment. Although examples of DeFi have existed for several years, a sudden upsurge of activity in 2020 has simulated interest from the private and public sectors. See:  FFCON21: On-Demand Video - May 11 The Rise


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US financial regulator warns against strict cryptocurrency rules

US financial regulator warns against strict cryptocurrency rules

Financial Post | Kiran Stacey | Jun 9, 2021 Commissioner says SEC should ‘gamify our communications with investors’ A senior US financial regulator has spoken out against attempts by her colleagues to regulate cryptocurrencies more strictly, warning that doing so runs the risk of discouraging investors. Hester Peirce, one of two Republicans among the five


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Should the State or the Market Provide Digital Currency?

Should the State or the Market Provide Digital Currency?

Cato Institute | Lawrence H. White | Spring/Summer 2021 The fact that the historical development of payment systems has been driven by private initiative, not state action, is often overlooked. The Myth of the Entrepreneurial State Proposals for central bank expansion from wholesale into retail payments often appear to subscribe to what Dierdre McCloskey and


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Non-tax filer families can now sign up for the new monthly child tax credit

Non-tax filer families can now sign up for the new monthly child tax credit

The IRS debuted a tool for non-tax filers to sign up for the new enhanced child tax credit as well as claim their last economic impact payment.

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Americans' inflation fears reach a fever pitch as consumer prices rise

Americans' inflation fears reach a fever pitch as consumer prices rise

Amid fears of rising rents and home prices, Americans expect the inflation rate will be up to 4% one year from now and at 3.6% three years from now.

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Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan is hoarding cash because 'very good chance' inflation is here to stay

Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan is hoarding cash because 'very good chance' inflation is here to stay

Dimon waded into the debate on whether higher inflation is a result of temporary aspects of the reopening or if it could be more lasting.

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Why some families may want to opt out of the child tax credit payments starting in July

Why some families may want to opt out of the child tax credit payments starting in July

For some families, it may make more sense to claim the enhanced child tax credit as a lump sum when they file 2021 taxes instead of monthly payments

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One-third of Americans plan to retire later due to Covid-19, study finds

One-third of Americans plan to retire later due to Covid-19, study finds

As the recovery from Covid-19 continues, new research looks at just how Americans are faring with regard to retirement preparedness.

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Decentralized Finance: (DeFi) Policy-Maker Toolkit

Decentralized Finance: (DeFi) Policy-Maker Toolkit

World Economic Forum | Jun 8, 2021 Decentralized finance (DeFi) is an emerging and rapidly evolving area in the blockchain environment. Although examples of DeFi have existed for several years, a sudden upsurge of activity in 2020 has simulated interest from the private and public sectors. See:  FFCON21: On-Demand Video - May 11 The Rise


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American Express puts Kabbage acquisition to work with card company's first checking account

American Express puts Kabbage acquisition to work with card company's first checking account

It's the latest move to shake up the increasingly competitive world of small business banking.

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Bank of America's Moynihan says the Fed can pull back on policy help

Bank of America's Moynihan says the Fed can pull back on policy help

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan encouraged the Federal Reserve to ease up on its ultra-easy monetary policy

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Paul Tudor Jones says 'go all in on the inflation trades' if Fed keeps ignoring higher prices

Paul Tudor Jones says 'go all in on the inflation trades' if Fed keeps ignoring higher prices

Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones told CNBC on Monday he would "probably buy commodities, buy crypto, buy gold" if the Fed shrugs off inflation.

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Eager to travel, Americans book Sun Belt beach, city stays as pandemic fades

Eager to travel, Americans book Sun Belt beach, city stays as pandemic fades

Among the most eager travelers in the world, Americans are researching and booking summer getaways to sunny domestic spots that are reopening.

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