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Here's the best time to redeem Series I bonds to maximize your interest

If you want to sell your Series I bonds, it's important to consider the timing of the three-month interest penalty to maximize your earnings.

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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 3.1% for 2024, according to early estimate

As inflation cools, retirees and other Social Security beneficiaries may see a smaller cost-of-living adjustment next year.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Just Delivered an 8-Word Master Class in Handling Failure

Inc. | Justin Bariso | Apr 27, 2023 "It's not a failure. It's steps to success." NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was extremely disappointed. After a tough battle, his number one seeded Milwaukee Bucks had just been knocked out of the playoffs by the eighth-seeded Miami Heat.   And then the question came from The Athletic reporter


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Here's what the looming debt ceiling crisis means for your portfolio

Many investors are bracing for the economic fallout of the deadline for the U.S. to raise the debt ceiling or default on its obligations. Here's what to expect.

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Why Some Startups Choose to Stay Private

In recent years, the trend of startups going public has shifted as more and more are choosing to remain private. Going public has historically been considered the ultimate goal for many young companies, but the complexity and expense of the … Continue reading

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How Net Zero Construction Is Changing the Building Industry

May 9, 2023 As world leaders and citizens across the globe continue to open their eyes to the hideous impact that we are all having on our planet, the move towards change has begun. Many of the world's leading countries, including the U.S. and the United Kingdom, have pledged to move towards a goal of


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BCG and QED Investors Global Report: Reimagining the Future of Finance 2023

Boston Consulting Group | May 3, 2023 Despite a swift ascent in the industry, fintechs experienced an average market value loss exceeding 50% in 2022—an apparent short-term adjustment in a generally upward long-term trend, with the sector's core growth factors remaining unaltered. The vast and highly profitable financial services industry faces challenges in innovation and


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New college graduates are overestimating their starting salaries by $30,000, report finds

Today's undergrads expect to make nearly $85,000 one year after graduation. Yet, the average starting salary for recent graduates is closer to $55,000.

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This MIT economist helps decide when recessions officially begin and end. Here's why those dates matter

As the president of the National Bureau of Economic Research, MIT economist James Poterba helps determine when a recession officially starts and ends.

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If Supreme Court affirms Biden student loan forgiveness plan, some college 'stopouts' may reenroll

The Supreme Court's decision on student loan forgiveness could bring back students who started college but never finished, one expert says.

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Protecting Financial Privacy in the Digital Age: Crafting a Stronger Framework

Cato Institute | Nicholas Anthony | May 2, 2023 Financial privacy in the United States has been deteriorating over the past 50 years, with the third-party doctrine and Bank Secrecy Act weakening Fourth Amendment protections. The Right to Financial Privacy Act, enacted in 1978, provides some protections but is undermined by numerous exceptions. A revised


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Kraken, Web3 Foundation, Republic Crypto to Testify in Front of House Subcommittee on Digital Assets Financial Inclusion and Regulatory Gaps

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | May 8, 2023 Last week, the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion announced a joint hearing with the Agriculture Subcommittee on digital assets, titled "The Future of Digital Assets: Measuring the Regulatory Gaps in the Digital Asset Markets." The hearing, scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, 2023,


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'Couples Therapy' psychoanalyst Orna Guralnik wants us to get more honest about our finances

CNBC spoke with Orna Guralnik, psychoanalyst on Showtime series "Couples Therapy," about the biggest money issues people face with their partners.

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Bank of Canada Announces Consultations for a Potential Canadian Digital Dollar (Until Jun 19)

Bank of Canada | Release | May 8, 2023 Join the Conversation: Bank of Canada Seeks Public Input on Potential Features of Digital Canadian Dollar The Bank of Canada is seeking to design a digital Canadian dollar that caters to the needs of Canadians. To achieve this, the Bank is conducting an online consultation to


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French Neobank Startup, Green-Got, Collaborates with 1300 Crowdfunded Climate-Conscious Investors

Techcrunch | Romain Dillet | May 4, 2023 Green-Got, a French startup focused on climate change, is collaborating with 1300 investors who funded the project through crowdfunding to create an alternative to conventional bank accounts. Innovations: Green-Got is a climate-focused neobank that ensures customers' money is not invested in environmentally harmful companies. The bank tracks


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