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Crypto | Release | Dec 4, 2024 LQwD Technologies Joins Microstrategy-led Bitcoin for Corporations as an Executive Member LQwD Technologies Corp., a leader in Bitcoin infrastructure and payments, has joined Bitcoins for Corporations (view press release) spearheaded by MicroStrategy in partnership with Bitcoin Magazine with the aim of accelerating corporate adoption of bitcoin.  It's a

The share of businesses choosing to offer a 401(k) plan match based on student loan payments is slowly increasing due to a law known as Secure 2.0.

The share of businesses choosing to offer a 401(k) plan match based on student loan payments is slowly increasing due to a law known as Secure 2.0.

If you're donating money on Giving Tuesday, you may score a bigger tax break by gifting profitable investments. Here's what to know.

The debt-to-income ratio was the most common reason buyers were denied a mortgage, according to a report. Here's how to improve it.

Crypto Regulation | Dec 2, 2024 UK to Launch Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets by 2026 The United Kingdom (UK) is preparing to launch a comprehensive framework for cryptoassets and has released a roadmap  that sees final rules published in early 2026.  The UK has been at the forefront of fintech regulations for years

BRICS | Dec 3, 2024 BRICS Nations Weigh Gains and Risks as New Currency Idea Faces Challenges The original BRICS member nations including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa previously announced their bold vision to challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar by creating a shared currency.  The plan hatched and promised an alternative

More than 67 million beneficiaries rely on Medicare for health care coverage, and they still have several days to select their plans for 2025.

Consumers are increasingly concerned that their online orders may not arrive in time for the holiday — and rightfully so.

Regulation | Dec 2, 2024 Roadmap for Agile and Innovative Regulators As new technologies and innovation continually change industries, regulators themselves must adapt or risk falling behind.  Without innovating, regulators may inadvertently stifle economic growth and expose markets to new threats, so embracing change should be accepted as a way to keep the system resilient. 

Adding a child as an authorized user to your credit card account can help jumpstart their credit history. But there can be risks, experts said.

The S&P 500's performance is all over the map in the 12 months following previous presidential elections. The lesson for investors: Don't do much.

RPAA | Dec 2, 2024 Retail Payments Supervision Update from the Bank of Canada (Registration Deadline Has Passed) The first registration period for payment service providers (PSPs) under the Retail Payments Activities Act (RPAA) ended on November 15 (see BoC's Retail Payments Supervision mandate). Companies that missed the deadline may be in violation of Section

Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are becoming more common. The biggest complaint among current owners is the cost, report finds.

December 2, 2024 Appliances are essential in every household, but like any mechanical device, they can experience issues from time to time. Knowing how to troubleshoot these problems can save time and money, and even extend the life of your appliances. One of the most common issues people face is appliances suddenly stopping or not