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Most Medicare beneficiaries worry about the cost of treating Covid. Here's how much they may pay

Most Medicare beneficiaries worry about the cost of treating Covid. Here's how much they may pay

The potential cost of treatment would depend at least partly on the severity of the illness as well as a beneficiary's specific coverage.

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15 hottest careers for freelancers in 2021

15 hottest careers for freelancers in 2021

Whether it is to earn extra income or replace a lost job, more Americans are turning to freelance work. These industries are looking for help.

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Amazon, Google, Walmart, and other leading firms, call on Biden, Congress to address climate change

Amazon, Google, Walmart, and other leading firms, call on Biden, Congress to address climate change

In a joint letter, 42 leading corporations, including Amazon, Goldman Sachs and Google, call on the new administration to enact ambitious climate policies.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway will hold its May annual meeting virtually again

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway will hold its May annual meeting virtually again

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway will hold its 2021 annual shareholder meeting — slated for May — virtually.

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Even amid new Covid relief efforts, a bleak winter is ahead for small businesses

Even amid new Covid relief efforts, a bleak winter is ahead for small businesses

Congress must target relief toward the most vulnerable small firms — and that goes beyond more PPP funding, experts said.

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NCFA OpEd:  Canada’s Open Banking Consultations: Let’s Get it Done!

NCFA OpEd: Canada’s Open Banking Consultations: Let’s Get it Done!

NCFA Canada | Dec 3, 2020 Open banking is about giving Canadians control over their banking data to allow them to take advantage of data-driven financial services offered by third parties. But what exactly does that mean? Imagine giving Canada Post the key to your house to deliver a parcel, rather than leaving it securely


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Since Congress can’t agree on a stimulus bill, states and cities are providing relief

Since Congress can’t agree on a stimulus bill, states and cities are providing relief

Some state and city officials are offering extra financial assistance to their residents as action on Capitol Hill remains elusive.

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Would you be willing to get a Covid vaccine in exchange for a $1,500 stimulus check? How one bold proposal would work

Would you be willing to get a Covid vaccine in exchange for a $1,500 stimulus check? How one bold proposal would work

Americans want more stimulus checks. The government wants them to get Covid-19 vaccinations. One former politician has a plan that aims to please both.

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Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh died without a will, reports say. Here's why you should plan for your own death

Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh died without a will, reports say. Here's why you should plan for your own death

Tony Hsieh left behind an estate worth an estimated $840 million. With no will, it could be tricky to know who should get what, or whether he had a preference.

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Liquid Avatar and The KABN Network Launch Cloud-based Biometric Identity Verification for Self Sovereign Identity, Digital Wallets and Verified Credentials

Liquid Avatar and The KABN Network Launch Cloud-based Biometric Identity Verification for Self Sovereign Identity, Digital Wallets and Verified Credentials

KABN | Cara Buckspan | Dec 2, 2020 Biometric Solutions match user identity independently of mobile phones, tablets and computers, allowing transportability and safety of digital wallets and credentials across Internet enabled devices TORONTO, ON and GIBRALTAR / ACCESSWIRE / December 2, 2020 / The KABN Network together with KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. (CSE:KABN)


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Don’t get caught up in the hype as bitcoin hovers around $19,000

Don’t get caught up in the hype as bitcoin hovers around $19,000

Even though bitcoin has become more commonplace since its last record-breaking rally in 2017, financial advisors are still wary of the asset.

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83% of small business owners support another round of stimulus relief from Washington, survey reveals

83% of small business owners support another round of stimulus relief from Washington, survey reveals

Only one Covid-19 economic stimulus idea receives more support among small business owners than among the general public: the Paycheck Protection Program.

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McConnell, Schumer far apart on unemployment benefits, stimulus proposals

McConnell, Schumer far apart on unemployment benefits, stimulus proposals

Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate are at odds over the generosity of unemployment benefits, according to their recent stimulus proposals.

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42% of people falling behind as Covid-19 widens the wealth gap, report finds

42% of people falling behind as Covid-19 widens the wealth gap, report finds

A report on financial security shows a widening divide between the haves and have-nots amid the coronavirus outbreak and economic crisis.

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Canada “AIMS” to raise the bar for AI development and use through standardization

Canada “AIMS” to raise the bar for AI development and use through standardization

SCC | Nov 10, 2020 Artificial Intelligence is a moving target when it comes to standardization. AI is progressing at a breakneck speed and expanding its reach worldwide as it becomes broadly incorporated into products and services. Virtually any emerging technology requires standards to provide the foundation for safety, performance, and interoperability, but AI has


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