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Biden has forgiven $136 billion in student debt. More relief is on the way

More than 3.7 million borrowers have gotten their student debt forgiven while President Joe Biden is in office. With more relief expected, here's what to know.

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Renters are most exposed to climate hazards in these two states, a Harvard study finds

Here are the areas where renters are the most exposed in the U.S. California and Florida have the biggest hotspots.

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Startup entrepreneurs — benefiting from diversity, equity and inclusion efforts — continue tackling challenges

Over the past year, startups seeking funding have faced significant headwinds. Still, some entrepreneurs are rising to the challenge.

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Open Banking Regulation in the U.S. Strikes a Chord

Open Banking | Feb 12, 2024 Impending Open Banking Regulation Is Set to Transform Finance in the U.S. In a recent Forbes article, Alexandre Gonthier, CEO of Trustly, Inc., digs into the transformative potential of open banking regulation in the U.S.  This forthcoming regulation, championed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), aims to formalize


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The average tax refund is almost 29% lower this tax season, according to early IRS data

The IRS on Friday released its first filing season statistics for 2024, including the average refund through Feb. 2. Here's what filers need to know.

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CVCA Publishes ‘The 50’, 3rd Guide to Canada’s VC Ecosystem

VC Funding | Feb 12, 2024 The 50: A Guide to the Canadian Venture Capital Ecosystem - Third Edition Overview The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) has proudly released the third edition of "The 50: A Guide to the Canadian Venture Capital Ecosystem." This annual publication, created in partnership with the Trade


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Biden calls on snack makers to stop 'shrinkflation' rip-offs. Here's how to spot downsized grocery store products

High inflation has prompted some food companies to shrink the size of their products. President Joe Biden is calling for them to put a stop to that practice.

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London Firms SR FINANZMANN and KoinKoin Acquire $2M in Private Funding

Feb 12, 2024 Financial technology has made business in the 21st century considerably easier, as it ensures secure financial transactions and the transfer of funds. The capability of the fintech industry is widespread and can be seen in many businesses, like hotels, online stores, Asian bookies, and others. Despite the usefulness of this technology, it


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The Global Effort to Level the Playing Field with Tech Giants

Competition | Feb 12, 2024 The global community has begun to question whether big tech corporations are being held suitably accountable for their actions. Today technology companies have grown to unprecedented sizes, their influence permeates every facet of our daily lives. From how we communicate and consume media to the way we shop and interact


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Top Wall Street analysts pick these 3 dividend stocks for the long haul

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Verizon and Enterprise Products Partners.

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This matchmaker's fee can top $500,000. Here's her best advice to find love

People typically pay between $75,000 and $500,000 for Barbie Adler's matchmaker's services. For those who can't afford it, she shared her best dating advice.

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Policy changes look to reduce 401(k) plan 'leakage'

Workers frequently cash out their retirement accounts when changing jobs. That can cost them in the long run.

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Activist Ancora may turn to a reliable tactic to enhance value at Norfolk Southern

There is no need for Ancora Advisors to reinvent the wheel at Norfolk Southern. Activists have used a key strategy at a slate of railways.

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To shore up Social Security, this controversial proposal calls for limiting retirement plan tax perks

Incentives to save in work retirement plans reduce federal tax revenue and don't meaningfully change saving behavior, economists argue.

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Do you have a joint account? Here’s what that says about your relationship

Couples who merge their finances fight less often about money than those who don’t, recent reports show.

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