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Activist Engaged Capital sees a path to lift VF Corp’s share price and slash costs

Cost cutting and refreshing the board at VF Corp. are on the list of priorities for activist Engaged Capital.

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Retirement is overrated, Gen Z says, as ‘soft saving’ trend takes hold

Gen Z Americans are putting less money away for retirement and other long-term savings goals and relying on a "soft saving" strategy instead.

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Raising Social Security retirement age would hurt older workers in physically demanding jobs, report finds

Older workers in physically demanding jobs face unique retirement challenges. Policy safeguards may help improve their financial security, report finds.

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4 Social Security benefit changes may help people who can't work until full retirement age, report finds

Older workers in physically demanding jobs face unique retirement challenges. Policy safeguards may help improve their financial security, report finds.

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Balance Applies for A Special Purpose Trust

Release | Nov 3, 2023 Balance, a trailblazer in digital asset custody, has officially lodged an application to incorporate a special purpose trust company with Alberta's Treasury Board and Finance. This strategic step, taken on August 21st, is poised to position Balance as a qualified Canadian custodian, a development that is set to resonate positively


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SBF Found Guilty and Convicted on All 7 Charges

Regulation | Nov 3, 2023 In a verdict that has sent shockwaves across the financial technology sector, Sam Bankman-Fried, the former crypto golden boy and head of the now-defunct FTX exchange, has been convicted on all counts of fraud and money laundering. The decision concludes a saga that has captivated and alarmed investors and regulators


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Matthew Perry reportedly got $20 million a year in ‘Friends' residuals. Here’s who may get them now

Matthew Perry was still bringing in as much as $20 million a year in syndication income from 'Friends.' Experts explain what could happen to that money now.

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Demystifying Private Equity: A Beginner’s Guide

Private equity, a term that once belonged exclusively to the realm of institutional investors and private equity firms, is undergoing a transformation. In this blog, we will try to demystify private equity, helping you understand what it is, how to … Continue reading

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Cooling job market no reason for panic yet, economists say: 'It's a slowdown, not a collapse'

Job growth slowed and unemployment rose in October, according to a monthly jobs report. But the numbers still suggest a healthy labor market, economists said.

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Customers grapple with deposit delays at big banks. Here's what it means for you

Customers at several big banks on Friday wrestled with direct deposit delays, stemming from an industry-wide processing issue.

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Customers grapple with deposit delays at big banks. What it means for you

Customers at several big banks on Friday wrestled with direct deposit delays, stemming from an industry-wide processing issue.

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As open enrollment begins for Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace, here's what you need to know for 2024

If you plan to have government health insurance coverage next year, you may be eligible for financial help. These tips can help you sort through your options.

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Amazon unveils buy now, pay later option from Affirm for small business owners

Amazon is rolling out its first buy now, pay later checkout option for small business owners via fintech player Affirm, CNBC has learned.

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As student loan payments restart, one borrower got a $108,895 monthly bill, Education Department memo details

In a U.S. Department of Education memo, senior officials detail errors made by servicers as tens of millions of borrowers resumed their payments in October.

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U.S. RegCF Trends: Investment Engagement by Age

Investment Crowdfunding | Nov 2, 2023 Crowdfund Capital Advisors Founding Partner, Sherwood Neiss (NCFA Advisor) has released another data-driven update on Regulated Crowdfunding (RegCF) in the US.  This time looking at investment trends by age bracket. RegCF (otherwise known as Equity Crowdfunding) has emerged as a democratic force in the investment domain, enabling both retail


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