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How seniors and their money would fare under a Trump or Biden presidency

Both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have their eyes on one key demographic: seniors. How the election could affect their wallets.

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DeFi Tokens Experience Correction, Ethereum 2.0 Launch Date Uncertain due to Pending Smart Contract Audits: Report

Crowdfund Insider | Omar Faridi | Oct 31, 2020 Several major decentralized finance (DeFi) assets have experienced correction as Bitcoin (BTC) surged this past week. However, the “fundamental” developments continued, “pointing to long-term momentum,” according to a report from OKCoin. The crypto exchange notes that Bitcoin continued its ascent during the past week. The leading digital currency reached its


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Banking barriers: How the Canadian financial sector excludes Black entrepreneurs, stifling innovation

CBC | Falice Chin | Oct 31, 2020 As the owner of a beauty shop catering to Black hair, Nichola Lorimer is used to explaining her business to people who are unfamiliar with the products and services she offers. But when the 37-year-old Edmonton entrepreneur, who goes by NiLo, inquired about a commercial mortgage, she didn't expect the conversation would fixate on a


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Fintech experts divided on form for U.S. central digital currency

Roll Call | Peter Feltman | Oct 27, 2020 Financial technology experts agree that some form of digital payment system by the U.S. central bank is inevitable, although opinions diverge on the form it should take. Rapid progress on a central digital currency elsewhere could threaten U.S. hegemony over global finance, and the current payment system is


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OSC unveils charter for office to promote innovation and reduce regulatory burden

Financial Post | Barbara Shecter | Oct 29, 2020 A charter unveiled Thursday by a newly created branch of the Ontario Securities Commission lays the groundwork for new forms of capital raising, more avenues for innovators and a reduced regulatory burden. The document guiding the OSC’s new Office of Economic Growth and Innovation branch is in


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Activist tries to shore up support for CEO attempting to turn around troubled coal company

Contura is large scale provider of metallurgical ("met") and thermal coal.

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Here's how a Biden or Trump presidency would affect your personal finances

President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have agendas that differ drastically in terms of how they would affect Americans' wallets.

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Genetic testing can access your risk of getting cancer. Here are the costs involved

Screenings and preventive surgeries can help reduce your risk of developing cancer if you have a so-called "cancer gene." The costs vary widely.

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Wondering what to do with your investments if Trump or Biden wins? Try nothing, experts say

Tuesday's election will have profound impacts on the world. But it's harder to tell how it will hit your 401(k) plan, so you're better off not doing much.

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'I lost everything': In hurricane-ravaged Louisiana, people struggle to rebuild

Louisiana has been devastated by this season's hurricanes and residents feel overwhelmed as they try to restore their homes and businesses.

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6 ways small businesses can boost holiday sales in 2020 amid the pandemic

Many consumers will do most of their shopping with local retailers. Small businesses need a digital plan to stay close to customers amid coronavirus pandemic.

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Genetic testing can assess your risk of getting cancer. Here are the costs involved

Screenings and preventive surgeries can help reduce your risk of developing cancer if you have a so-called "cancer gene." The costs vary widely.

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Chevron revenue plummets more than 30% in the third quarter as Covid slams demand

Chevron's aggressive cost-cutting measures helped boost results as the pandemic hammers the oil giant.

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Exxon reports third straight quarter of losses with revenue down nearly 30%

Exxon's revenue fell nearly 30% during the third quarter as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hammer the oil giant.

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Here’s the maximum you can save in your 401(k) plan in 2021

It's prime time to develop a strategy and ramp up next year's retirement savings. Here are the contribution limits for your 401(k) and IRA accounts.

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