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For 2025, certain older workers can make "super catch-up" 401(k) contributions. Here is who benefits from the higher limits.

The Education Department may soon start sharing information with students on "the benefits and risks" of borrowing for a college education.

Regulation | Sep 10, 2025 Can New Zealand’s Regulatory Playbook Help Canada Cut Red Tape and Build Trust? On August 25 2025, Gráinne Moss Chief Executive of New Zealand’s Ministry for Regulation shared a note on the agency’s progress in making regulation work better for everyone. The Ministry has a clear mandate to improve regulation

Sep 10, 2025 Flush doors are a perfect example of how simplicity can create sophistication. With their smooth surfaces and clean lines, flush doors have become one of the most popular choices for modern homes, offices, and commercial spaces. They offer a balance of style, durability, and affordability, making them ideal for a wide range

The Treasury released an early list of 68 occupations that could be eligible for the "no tax on tips" deduction. But some jobs won't qualify, experts say.

Artificial Intelligence | Sep 10, 2025 Microsoft Diversifies Its AI Partners to Strengthen Office Apps On September 9, 2025, according to a report in The Information and as summarized by Retuers, Microsoft plans to integrate Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 into Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.  It's the first time Microsoft is diversifying away from exclusive reliance

The company, which itself is backed by Nvidia, is the latest example of a tech giant turning to the growing world of AI startups.

Just 21% Americans surveyed by Natixis Investment Managers said it will "take a miracle" to have a secure retirement, down from 41% who said the same in 2021.

Taking an idea and turning it into a functional business can take time, effort, and money. While founders can grind their businesses using time and effort, securing the necessary capital is one important challenge entrepreneurs face. When a startup needs … Continue reading →

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Data Breach | Sep 9, 2025 Wealthsimple Confirms Breach with Response and Lessons for Fintechs On September 5 2025, Wealthsimple (WS) confirmed that a data security breach occurred on August 30. The company emphasized that it “acted quickly and in a few hours the issue was contained. Our security team, with the help of external

Tokenization | Sep 9, 2025 Nasdaq Files With SEC to Tokenize All Stocks and ETFs On September 8, 2025, Nasdaq announced in a Newsroom Q&A with Chuck Mack that it filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow every listed stock and exchange-traded fund on its markets to settle in tokenized form.

Crypto | Sep 9, 2025 Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket Acquires License to Return After 3 Years Away Polymarket has regained the ability to operate in the United States after acquiring a CFTC regulated and licensed derivatives exchange QCEX for $112 million in July 2025. Soon after the acquisition the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a no

Data Breach | Sep 9, 2025 Wealthsimple Confirms Breach with Response and Lessons for Fintechs On September 5 2025, Wealthsimple (WS) confirmed that a data security breach occurred on August 30. The company emphasized that it “acted quickly and in a few hours the issue was contained. Our security team, with the help of external

Sep 9, 2025 The Global Rise of Online Casinos In recent years, online casinos have expanded far beyond local markets. With internet access available almost everywhere, players from different countries now have the opportunity to enjoy casino games without leaving their homes. This global growth has created a demand for platforms that not only provide

It's no secret that the job market has stalled halfway through 2025, but experts say it's driven by economic uncertainty rather than artificial intelligence.