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Unemployment was supposed to be temporary. Now, it’s permanent for almost 4 million

Unemployment spells are becoming longer and are less likely to be temporary in nature, meaning the U.S. is trending toward a riskier period of joblessness.

4 years ago

7 Things You Need To Know Before Investing in Artificial Intelligence

Guest Post | Oct 13, 2020 AI is the future and a lot of us want to invest in it. Here are 7 essential facts you must know before investing in AI. We cannot fathom how deeply Artificial Intelligence (or AI for short) is involved in our day-to-day tasks – from simple chatbots helping us


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4 years ago

How workplace benefits might reflect the new reality of Covid-19

The coronavirus pandemic has forced employers to take a hard look at the workplace benefits they're offering. Here's how that benefit menu might change to adapt to today's new reality.

4 years ago

World’s biggest ecommerce investor enters UK with an alternative VC model

Sifted | Maija Palmer | Oct 8, 2020 Clearbanc, the world’s largest ecommerce investor, is coming to the UK with a $500m pot of money and a funding model that disrupts the way traditional VC investment works. Instead of taking equity stakes in startups like a conventional VC, Clearbanc — founded by Canadian Dragons’ Den


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4 years ago

Regulation, Supervision and Oversight of “Global Stablecoin” Arrangements

FSB | Oct 13, 2020 The recommendations call for regulation, supervision and oversight that is proportionate to the risks. Authorities agree on the need to apply supervisory and oversight capabilities and practices under the “same business, same risk, same rules” principle. The performance of some functions of a GSC arrangement may have important impacts across


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4 years ago

The ECB is looking ‘very seriously’ at the creation of a digital euro, president Christine Lagarde says

Business Insider | Saloni Sardana | Oct 12, 2020 Key Points   European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said Monday the ECB is "very seriously" looking at the creation of a digital euro. At a virtual IMF event, Lagarde said the pandemic has caused many structural changes including the way "we work, we trade, and


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4 years ago

Working after age 70? Think twice before saving in this retirement account

The Secure Act made it easier for older workers to continue saving for retirement. But this move can backfire for some savers. What you need to know.

4 years ago

Google Flutter for Web Development

Guest Post | Oct 13, 2020 Google Flutter for Web Development The industry of mobile app development is growing rapidly, which makes many companies focus on mobile rather than web development. However, finding a perfect balance between investing in both mobile and web applications is what makes businesses truly successful. Flutter is one of the


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4 years ago

The big lesson Suze Orman learned from her recent health scare

Personal finance expert Suze Orman underwent spinal surgery in July. "It is hard to face your greatest fears in life," she said.

4 years ago

Amazon Prime Day is about to start — here are the best deals

Amazon Prime Day will run through Wednesday, Oct. 14, with discounts on more than 1 million items, including intermittent “Lightning Deals,” for Prime members.

4 years ago

Your advisor might be able to sidestep this federal disclosure rule. That may not be a bad thing, some say

While a broad swath of the nation's investment advisors are now required to provide clients with a new disclosure form as mandated by federal securities regulators, some do not have to do so because of how they are registered.

4 years ago

Dillard's jumps more than 30% after one of Buffett's investing lieutenants discloses personal stake

Dillard's pops after Berkshire Hathaway investment manager discloses personal stake.

4 years ago

'Get long' — Cramer sees coronavirus trends driving stocks higher no matter who wins election

"There are enough trends out there, established by Covid, that just say, 'Get long. And the No. 1, of course, is the internet just plowing through," CNBC's Jim Cramer said on Monday.

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Dillard's jumps more than 40% after one of Buffett's investing lieutenants discloses personal stake

Dillard's pops after Berkshire Hathaway investment manager discloses personal stake.

4 years ago

Lawmakers have been discussing second $1,200 stimulus checks for 5 months. Why those payments are still uncertain

The coronavirus pandemic has hit Americans' wallets hard. Many are hoping for more financial relief from the federal government, namely second $1,200 stimulus checks. While lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree on those payments, they're still clouded by uncertainty.

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