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Why the $7,500 EV tax credit may be tougher to get starting in March

The IRS expects to issue guidance on the clean vehicle credit in March. Experts think the rules around car batteries will limit who can get the credit.

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92% of millennial homebuyers say inflation has impacted their purchase plans, but most are plowing ahead anyway, study shows

Despite high inflation making many things — including houses — more expensive, most millennials who plan to buy a home are simply adjusting their approach.

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Costanoa: Insurtech Investment Themes and Opportunities

Costanoa | Jared Franklin | Jan 17, 2023 It’s a really exciting time in the world of insurance. As in many sectors, COVID-19 accelerated the sector’s digital transformation as many insurers stepped up to the plate and faced the unprecedented challenges the pandemic posed. Market opportunity: Insurance is BIG business, with nearly $7 trillion in


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Biden administration rolls out a blueprint for a 'renters bill of rights' – Here's what it includes

The Biden administration rolled out a blueprint for a renters bill of rights, a major win for tenants, advocates say.

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With a possible recession looming, here's how to decide if you should to go back to school

With a recession possible, inflation and higher interest rates are complicating the usual return on investment equation for continuing higher education.

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Suze Orman: Americans are short on emergency savings amid 'dangerous scenario' for economy

"You have to have an emergency savings account, whether you're in recession or not in a recession," Suze Orman tells CNBC.com.

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Mahi Sall, Founder and CEO of FinXpair Joins the National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada’s Advisory Group

NCFA Canada | Craig Asano | January 25, 2023 TORONTO, JAN 25, 2023 – The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA) today announced that Mahi Sall, Founder and CEO of FinXpair, has joined the Association`s growing Advisory Group to advise on the areas of fintech-bank partnerships, payments and financial inclusivity. Mahi Sall is


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Will Open Banking Launch in Canada This Year?

Torys via Mondaq | Brigitte Goulard, Konata Lake, Marissa Daniels, Mohammed Muraj and Robin Asgari | Jan 25, 2023 Although many were hoping for the launch of the first phase of open banking in January 2023, as initially promised in the final report of the advisory committee on open banking, this date no longer appears


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OSC Announces New and Free SME Institute Webinars

OSC | Release | Jan 16, 2023 The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced a new lineup of free webinars for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The webinars are offered through the ‘OSC SME Institute’ which helps small businesses understand and navigate the requirements of being or becoming a public company in Ontario. Overview: The


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Tax filing season has kicked off. Here's how to get a faster refund

Tax season kicked off for individual filers on Jan. 23, and the deadline for most taxpayers is April 18. Here's how to get a faster tax refund, experts say.

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These are the key tax forms you need to file your return — and when to expect them

Experts say it's critical to get organized with tax forms before filing your 2022 return. Here's how to avoid tax refund delays.

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Crowd Notes Explained

Crowd notes are used in equity crowdfunding and are essentially a modified form of convertible notes. They allow a large number of investors to pool their money together to invest in a private market investment opportunity, like equity crowdfunding. Introduction … Continue reading

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As hit film ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ racks up Oscar nods, here’s what really happens in an IRS audit, according to tax pros

The Oscar-nominated film "Everything Everywhere All at Once" includes a tax audit at an IRS office. But experts say actual IRS exams may be different.

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New York’s student loan forgiveness program covers 24 monthly payments. Here's what borrowers need to know

With the fate of the Biden administration's sweeping student loan forgiveness plan uncertain, borrowers in New York state may have another option for relief.

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As interest rates climb, here's why proposed caps on debt may not help reduce costs for consumers

As interest rates climb, Congress may consider capping annual percentage rates for certain debt at 36%. But other changes may be more effective, research finds.

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