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Nearly 1 in 3 investors are comfortable implementing financial advice from a generative AI program without verifying it first, a CFP Board poll found.

Main Street confidence is back at an all-time low, with notable sentiment drops related to President Biden and big banks, according to CNBC, SurveyMonkey data.

Workers want a flexible schedule – and a four-day work week is at the top of their wish lists, according to a new survey from Bankrate.

On a recent episode of his podcast, actor Dax Shepard said he feels "out-of-hand financial insecurity" amid the Hollywood strike.

It's the first time young investors have experienced high interest rates and inflation — and 87% have traded stocks as a result this year, a survey found.

Report | Aug 23, 2023 The McKinsey report titled 'The State of Diversity in Global Private Markets 2022", presents new research that captures regional differences in diversity within private equity and discusses the role of institutional investors as catalysts for change. Key Insights Scope of the report: The research focuses on diversity in the global

Massachusetts announced this week it would be awarding more than $140 million in student loan relief to over 2,900 workers in the state.

OpEd Analysis | Aug 23, 2023 In a recent op-ed piece from The Globe and Mail, authors David Dodge and Bob Fay shed light on Canada's outdated banking and payments system. Highlighting the inefficiencies and delays faced by consumers, they emphasize the urgent need for modernization. Drawing comparisons with other nations that have successfully implemented

Canadian Fintech Funding | Aug 23, 2023 In 2023's first half, Canadian fintech saw a significant three-fold decline in investments, reaching lows reminiscent of the early COVID-19 days, primarily due to economic uncertainties. KPMG in Canada reported investments of US$353.7 million over 57 deals, a stark contrast to the previous year's figures. Geoff Rush of

Consumers are paying more than ever to finance a new vehicle in 2023, and shoppers in Texas and Wyoming committed to monthly payments of $1,000 and more.

Here are some of the key tax policy issues experts are watching for at the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday.

Startup Funding | Aug 23, 2023 Vancouver's Browse AI has marked a significant milestone by securing US$2.8M in seed funding. This achievement underscores the startup's potential and its growing influence in the tech landscape. A Visionary Beginning Founded with a mission to make the web more equal and accessible, Browse AI identified a gap in

Consumers are still buying more than last year, but spending growth is slowing as the economy cools, says Jack Kleinhenz, the NRF's chief economist.

Impact Investing | Aug 23, 2023 In the intricate dance of finance, impact investing is taking center stage, pushing for a harmonious blend of profit and purpose. Drawing insights from a recent PitchBook article, we delve into how limited partners are influencing the alignment of fund fees with sustainability goals. The Rise of Impact Funds

Regulation | Aug 23, 2023 The rise of AI, highlighted by OpenAI's ChatGPT, has prompted federal entities like the FCC and FTC to address its impact, though their regulatory strategies vary. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken center stage in recent technological discussions. As AI continues to shape the future of technology, federal bodies like the