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Trump's 'not a huge fan' of using 401(k) money to buy a home. Financial advisors aren't, either

President Donald Trump said he's not in favor of using 401(k) money to buy houses, despite one of his top economic advisors saying such a plan was in the works.

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How Trump's tax cuts will affect your return as the 2026 filing season opens

Tax season opened Jan. 26. Here's how Trump's tax cuts from 2025 could affect your return.

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Don’t wait for Trump's 10% cap, Fed cuts — here's how to get a better credit card interest rate now

President Trump has called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. What to know to get a lender's best rates sooner.

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How to open a Trump account during the 2026 tax season — it's your 'first opportunity,' expert says

You can elect to open Trump accounts for children via Form 4547 when filing tax returns this season. Here are the key things to know.

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Social Security benefits are still taxed in some states. Why there's a push to change that

President Donald Trump has touted "no tax on Social Security" with the addition of a new senior deduction. Some states still apply levies to benefit income.

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Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady, resisting Trump pressure. Here’s what that means for borrowers

From mortgage rates to auto loans and credit cards, here’s a look at how the upcoming January Fed decision may affect your finances.

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VersaPay Appoints Chief Sales Officer To Drive AR Growth

Jan 26, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Scale and Leadership VersaPay's New Sales Leadership Hire Signals Next Growth Phase On January 26 2026, VersaPay named Emily Roccheggiani as chief sales officer and tasked her with leading the company’s sales organization and commercial growth strategy. VersaPay describes itself as an accounts receivable platform focused


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Coincheck Signs Deal To Acquire Ontario-Based 3iQ

Jan 26, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Digital Assets and Investment Products Coincheck Signs Deal To Acquire 3iQ On January 8 2026, Coincheck Group announced an agreement to acquire approx 97% beneficial ownership of 3iQ, a digital asset investment manager based in Ontario, Canada. The release values 3iQ at USD 111,840,476 and sets


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From Side Hustle to Scalable Business: Setting Up Your Operational Foundation

January 26, 2026 Ready to grow your side hustle into a legitimate business? You're not alone. Half-a-million new entrepreneurs every month. That many people all starting businesses means hoping their side hustle can turn into something more. But most won't… Research shows that the majority of side hustlers fail within their first year. Not because


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How Trump's tax cuts will impact your return as the 2026 filing season opens

Tax season opened on Jan. 26. Here's how Trump's tax cuts from 2025 could impact your return.

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GeniusCash Sets $100M Cash Back Pledge In Canada

Jan 26, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Personal Finance and Consumer Savings GeniusCash Pledges $100M Cash Back For Canadians On January 15 2026, GeniusCash announced a $100M cash back pledge for Canadians and positioned it as a longer term push to expand cash rewards tied to everyday financial product decisions. The company says


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The top 10 analysts of 2025, as measured by TipRanks

TipRanks highlights U.S. analysts with the most successful ratings in the previous year.

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Trump accounts get supercharged by employer matches — some companies offer up to $1,000

A growing number of large employers have announced that they will match contributions to Trump accounts for their employees.

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Therapists say they see more workers anxious about AI: It's 'a fear of becoming obsolete'

More workers are talking about their anxiety around artificial intelligence in therapy, therapists say.

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Activist Engaged Capital is poised to shake up the board at BlackLine. How it may unfold

A shake-up of BlackLine's board of directors could be in the cards.

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