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'Record-breaking backlog' leads to $1.1 billion of improper Social Security payments, report finds

Social Security Administration budget issues have contributed to a "customer service crisis," with some beneficiaries receiving too much or too little money.

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BC Crypto Trading Platform Defrauds Customers of $13M

Enforcement | Aug 12, 2024 ezBtc defrauds traders of $13 million through bogus claims of cold storage Today, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) announced that BC-based crypto trading platform, ezBTC, has scammed clients out of $13 million by pretending to hold their assets in cold storage. David Smillie, the platform's operator, instead transferred user


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1 year ago

'Record-breaking backlog' leads to $1.1 billion in improper Social Security payments, report finds

Social Security Administration budget issues have contributed to a "customer service crisis," with some beneficiaries receiving too much or too little money.

1 year ago

Insurers deemed mold too risky decades ago. That coverage gap still surprises homeowners

Water damage, including mold, accounts for about a quarter of homeowners insurance losses, data shows. But consumers may find their insurance policy caps or excludes it.

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Activist Oasis suggests three steps to build shareholder value at embattled Kobayashi Pharmaceutical

The Japanese pharmaceutical company is grappling with a scandal, and Oasis thinks it can help right the ship.

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Tech companies want nuclear power. Some utilities are throwing up roadblocks

Investors are looking at nuclear plants as an increasingly valuable resource as data centers' power needs grow.

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Tim Walz vs. JD Vance: What the 2024 presidential running mates could mean for your wallet

Here's how Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance compare on key personal finance issues like housing, the child tax credit and student loans.

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The unemployment insurance program is unprepared for a recession, experts say

Unemployment insurance is meant to prop up income after a layoff. The system buckled during the pandemic and is ill equipped for another crisis, experts said.

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The AI Wave: The History and Growth of the Semiconductor Industry

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and capabilities has ushered in a new era of technological innovation, helping transform industries and impacting the way we live and work. As AI technologies continue to evolve, the demand for high-performance computing … Continue reading


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If Debby damages your basement, here’s what’s not covered by flood insurance

Debby, now a post-tropical storm, is expected to soak more of the U.S. this weekend. Flood insurance likely won't cover things kept in your basement.

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Join the Canadian FinTech Mission to Hong Kong (Oct 28-29)

Fintech Mission | Aug 8, 2024 Unlock Your Company's Asian Market Potential - Opportunity for Canadian Fintech Startups! A Canadian Fintech Mission is being planned by the Canadian Consulate General in Hong Kong for October 28–29, 2024, which is during Hong Kong Fintech Week (HKFTW). For Canadian Fintechs, this mission offers an amazing opportunity to


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KPMG H1’24: Canadian Fintech Shines Amid Global Consolidation

KPMG H1'24 Global Fintech Funding Report | Aug 8, 2024 H1 2024 Global Fintech Declines as Canadian Fintech Shines With Two Massive Deals:  Nuvei and Plusgrade Global fintech investment declined across all regions due to high interest rates and continued geopolitical uncertainty, falling to $51.9 billion in H1 2024 from $62.3 billion in H2 2023.


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Biden administration's student loan relief plan may be paused for 'months or even a year,' expert says

The Biden administration's new affordable repayment plan, known as SAVE, may be on hold for months amid a slew of legal challenges. What borrowers should know.

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Trump wants to cut taxes on Social Security — but it could threaten benefits, experts say

Former President Donald Trump this week repeated his plan to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. But the plan could threaten entitlements, experts say.

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Average consumer now carries $6,329 in credit card debt. 'People are stretched,' experts says

Americans are racking up credit card debt and increasingly falling behind on their payments, recent reports show.

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