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'NEETs': Why some young adults are disconnected from the job market

There is a growing share of young adults not working — some feel discouraged by factors beyond their control.

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The gift of education: Getting friends and family to contribute to your kid’s 529 account is 'pretty darn cool'

With college affordability now a top concern, saving for higher education is more of a priority. Here's how friends and family can help.

1 year ago

Russia Pivot’s on Crypto as BRICS Momentum Builds

Crypto | Aug 28, 2024 BRICS alternative payment system and Russia's transition to crypto signal's global finance pressure on US dollar As reported by Bloomberg, Russia will formally start testing cryptocurrency exchanges on September 1, 2024, in an effort to promote international trade and avoid US sanctions. These experiments will use the National Payment Card


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1 year ago

Education Department details FAFSA strategy for the year ahead. But, there is still 'potential for chaos,' expert says

The Education Department said it will beta launch the 2025-26 FAFSA 'to uncover and fix issues' with the aid application.

1 year ago

BoC Conducts Mock PSP Registration Ahead of Nov 1, 2024

Payments Regulation | Aug 28, 2024 Preparing for PSP Registration on November 1 under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) Under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA), PSPs will be subject to Bank of Canada supervision to ensure the security and dependability of their services. With the November 1, 2024 registration window approaching, PSPs should


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1 year ago

401(k) auto-enrollment features don’t help savings as much as expected, study finds

Academics who helped pioneer research on 401(k) auto-enrollment find effects such as leakage blunt its long-term impact.

1 year ago

Top 10 colleges for financial aid, according to The Princeton Review — one is in the Ivy League

These are the colleges with the most generous financial aid packages, according to The Princeton Review.

1 year ago

KOHO Gives Renters a Boost with Cash Back and Credit Help

Product Launch | Release | Aug 27, 2024 KOHO’s new rent reporting, cash back, and insurance empower Canadian renters financially With the introduction of three new tailored services for renters, fintech pioneer KOHO is once again revolutionizing the financial environment for Canadians. Through its platform, KOHO has introduced Rent Reporting, Tenant Insurance, and Cash Back


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1 year ago

Webcam Blackmail: How to Deal with Online Blackmail Like a Pro

Aug 27, 2024 Imagine this: you're sitting at your computer, just browsing through your social media or maybe having a video call with a friend. Everything seems perfectly normal until you receive a message from an unknown user. The message? A demand for money, or worse, in exchange for not releasing compromising webcam footage of


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1 year ago

Revolut’s Crowdfunding Success from Start-up to $45 Billion

Crowdfunding | Aug 27, 2024 Crowdfunding Triumph for Early Investors While many know Revolut to be a robust global financial powerhouse, they may not be aware of the strategic and innovative crowdfunding success which opened the door to 433 retail investor to take part in their extraordinary growth journey.  In 2016, Revolut raised a £1


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1 year ago

Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Kroger customers pay over $90 million a year in cash-back fees, federal agency finds

Some big retailers have been levying a fee on customers who ask for cash back on purchases. That disproportionately hurts those in banking deserts.

1 year ago

Freezing your credit is the first step to avoid identity theft, expert says. Here's what to know

Recent large consumer data breaches have prompted experts to advise consumers to freeze their credit. Here's how to get started.

1 year ago

Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication: Why Smart Cards Should Be Part of Your Strategy

Aug 27, 2024 In today’s digital age, the importance of robust security measures cannot be overstated. Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and organizations must stay ahead of these threats by implementing strong authentication methods. One such method that has proven to be highly effective is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). While many organizations have already adopted


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1 year ago

Lucas Birdsall on the Role of Fintech in the Gig Economy

Aug 27, 2024 The gig economy is a billion dollar business. Whether it’s the friendly delivery driver bringing you that pad Thai you’ve been craving all week, or the artist who makes incredibly life-like versions of dogs out of pieces of beach glass, there are countless people out there who are working non-traditional jobs. And,


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1 year ago

A 'man-made disaster' could make it trickier to buy or sell a home in some areas this fall, real estate expert says

Looming expiration for the largest U.S. flood insurance program may hold up some home sales this fall, just as the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates.

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