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Falling behind on federal student loans can lead to other major financial problems

Defaulting on federal student loans can trigger other major financial consequences for borrowers, including a lower credit score and wage garnishment.

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A Whistle-Stop Guide to Starting Your Own CPA Firm

Feb 22, 2023 Money makes the world go round; however, money management is often tedious and time-consuming, which is why a lot of people prefer to offload this to an accountant. This means that many accountancy firms are already poised for success with the right strategies and policies. Starting your own CPA firm is not


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IR Best Practices for Earnings Calls and Other Capital Markets Events

Guest Post | Feb 21, 2023 Like other important capital markets events, your company’s earnings call plays an integral role in your investor relations strategy. However, sharing your quarterly performance in a way that upholds your IR strategy can be challenging for all those involved. These best practices can help you organize the best presentation,


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Goldman Sachs Drops Plans for Retail Credit Card

CNBC | Hugh Son | Feb 15, 2023 Goldman Sachs has dropped plans to develop a Goldman-branded credit card for retail customers, another casualty of the firm’s strategic pivot Not long ago, CEO David Solomon told analysts that the bank was developing its own card, which would’ve made use of the platform Goldman created for


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Bill C-34: Changes To Foreign Investment Laws Will Impact the Technology Industry

Aird Berlis | Sairam Sanathkumar and Saumia Ganeshamoorthy | Feb 10, 2023 Bill C-34 – National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act, tabled in the House of Commons by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, on December 7, 2022 (the “Bill”). The Bill makes significant amendments to the national security review regime under the  Investment


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Federal student loan payments could restart in roughly 2 months – or 6. What to know

Federal student loan payments could resume as early as May, depending on how quickly the Supreme Court reaches a decision on student loan forgiveness.

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March is a three-paycheck month for some workers. Here's how to make the most of that extra check

If you get paid biweekly, there are usually two months out of the year when you receive three paychecks instead of two. For some workers, March is one of them.

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Stanford Faculty Members Emerge as Bankman-Fried’s $250M Bail Guarantors

BNN Bloomberg | Ava Benny-Morrison | Feb 15, 2023 Two people who co-signed FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s $250 million bail package have been have been publicly identified as the former dean of Stanford’s law school and a senior research scientist at the elite university. A New York federal judge on Wednesday unsealed the names of


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Putting it Into Perspective: Buy Now, Pay Later and Consumer Debt

CATO Institute | Nicholas Anthony | Feb 17, 2023 Some people have been wondering how the philosophy of “buy now, pay later” might fit into the story of household debt being currently at record highs Last fall, Senator Mark Warner (D‑VA) likened the rise of buy now, pay later (and other fintech) services to the


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Married filing jointly vs. separately: How to know when filing apart makes sense

Married couples have the choice to file income taxes jointly or separately every year. Here's how to pick the best option for your return.

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A 'baby bond' bill to give every child $1,000 at birth has been reintroduced in Congress. How it would work

Democratic lawmakers are renewing a "baby bond" proposal to help narrow the wealth gap in the U.S. Here's how the proposal would work.

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Safest Online Payment Methods Available to Canadians in 2023

Feb 21, 2023 The year 2023 is just around the corner and, with it, comes sugar, spice, and everything nice. Whether you are already planning your next vacation and want to book plane tickets in advance or looking for the most convenient way to make online payments in the future, the good news is that


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How to Get Into Private Equity

Private equity has become an increasingly popular asset class for investors seeking different investments than traditional public equity markets can provide. While it may seem inaccessible to many individual investors, there are ways to get involved in private equity. What … Continue reading

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Scoring the best deals on Presidents' Day holiday sales: 3 smart money moves to make as you shop

Amid ongoing high-inflation, consider these three strategies to help save money while you shop for holiday sales this President's Day.

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Hong Kong Publishes Virtual Asset Trading Platform Rules for Comment

CoinDesk | Sandali Handagama, Lavender Au | Feb 20, 2023 Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) on Monday published its proposed rules for virtual asset trading platforms and is seeking public comment. Comply or close:  Under the new regime, all crypto trading platforms planning to apply for a license – including pre-existing platforms –


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