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Gen Zers are socking away 14% of their income for retirement, a higher share than older adults

Compared with older generations, young adults also are more confident that their retirement savings is on track.

3 years ago

Impact Investing 101

Impact investing has been a prevalent topic of discussion recently, with a survey from Pitchbook finding that 56% of North American asset managers use an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk factor framework, and 61% offer impact investing strategies[1]. It … Continue reading

3 years ago

Uncertainty clouds holiday shopping for consumers as inflation takes a toll

To combat higher prices, shoppers plan to make fewer purchases and at a discount this holiday season.

3 years ago

Investors will be able to contribute up to $22,500 in 401(k) plans and $6,500 in IRAs in 2023

The IRS has increased the 401(k) contribution limits to $22,500 and individual retirement account limits to $6,500 for 2023. Here's what investors need to know.

3 years ago

Biden administration could start forgiving student debt as soon as Oct. 23

The Biden administration could start discharging millions of Americans student debt as soon as this Sunday, Oct. 23.

3 years ago

Biden administration could start forgiving student debt as soon as Sunday

The Biden administration could start discharging millions of Americans' student debt as soon as Sunday, Oct. 23.

3 years ago

Here's why a new $40,000 electric vehicle tax credit for business owners may be relatively easy to get

A tax credit for entrepreneurs who buy new electric vehicles or machinery doesn't carry many of the same restrictions that apply to consumers buying clean cars.

3 years ago

The Ultimate Guide to Building a Trading Bot

Guest Post | Oct 21, 2022 Trading bots are a new trend in the cryptocurrency market. They are automated software systems that can be used as a tool to make trades in the cryptocurrency market. The ultimate guide on how to build a trading bot is an informative article on how to create and use


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3 years ago

Social Security benefits are set to rise by more than $140 per month in 2023. Here's how to find out how much more money you may receive

A record high Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will mean bigger monthly benefit checks in 2023. Here's how to gauge the size of your increase.

3 years ago

Wisconsin taxpayers' group asks Supreme Court to block Biden student debt relief program

A taxpayers' group in Wisconsin asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

3 years ago

What a record 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could mean for taxes on benefits

Social Security beneficiaries stand to get the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 40 years in 2023. Experts say that calls for some strategic tax planning.

3 years ago

Draft of the WIP Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act Bill Leaked

Decrypt | Oct 19, 2022 Delphi Labs General Counsel Gabriel Shapiro has uploaded a draft copy of the hotly debated DCCPA, which he says has been “circulating secretly in D.C.” DCCPA: A copy of the still in-progress Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA), which outlines how the Commodities Futures Trading Commission would regulate the crypto


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3 years ago

Education Department could flag up to 5 million student loan relief applications for review — what to do if yours is among them

Between 1 million and 5 million student loan borrowers who apply for forgiveness may be asked to provide additional information to verify their eligibility.

3 years ago

Fintech ‘Ethical Duty’ to Help Combat Cost of Living Crisis

The Fintech Times | John Reynolds | Oct 15, 2022 It is about “what side of the line do you want to be on,” says the founder of a startup which has created a free household expenses dashboard to help with the cost of living crisis. Ethical duty:  Greg Marsh, the founder of fintech Nous,


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3 years ago

Jack Dorsey Announces Launching Bluesky, Decentralized Social Platform, Closed Beta Soon

Gizmodo | Kyle Barr | Oct 19, 2022 Developers at Bluesky say their protocol allows for customizable social algorithms, but it remains unclear how much control users will actually have. Bluesky, which was founded back in 2019, announced Tuesday they were launching the so-called Bluesky Social app “soon” and put out a call for people


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3 years ago