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Divorced, widowed women are most at risk of retiring earlier than expected: How 'unplanned singlehood' can affect finances

Widowed and divorced women are more likely to retire earlier than planned and to say their lifestyle in retirement is worse than they anticipated.

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California State Assembly Passes Crypto Regulation Bill That is Criticized by Industry Stakeholders

Coindesk  | Sam Reynolds | Sep 1, 2022 California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to sign a recently passed bill that would require digital asset exchanges and other crypto companies to obtain a license to operate in the state. The Digital Financial Assets Law, dubbed California’s "BitLicense," takes after New York’s BitLicense regulation, which came


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The rising unemployment rate was 'the best news' in the August jobs report, economist says. Here's why

The jobless rate increased last month. That's largely due to positive labor-market dynamics under the hood, according to economists.

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Million-dollar homes losing luxury status as buyers get less space for their money, research finds

Money does not go as far for home size at any price point nowadays, according to Zillow. The $1 million price threshold in particular is losing its cachet.

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Blockdata: State of Crypto Banks in 2022

Blockdata | Aug 28, 2022 Current market overview The global number of people who own crypto skyrocketed 178% in 2021, from 106M in 2020 to 295M in 2021. Despite the increase in the number of users, cryptocurrencies suffered a steep decline this year after the industry market cap plunged to $1.6T on January 24, 2022,


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Small businesses are still desperate for workers even as other companies slow hiring

While small business job growth is slowing, it's more because there are not enough workers to hire than business owners pulling back on hiring plans.

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48 million families can get free or cheap high-speed internet with a federal program. How to tell if you qualify

There are a variety of ways to qualify for up to $30 monthly ($75 on tribal lands) toward the cost of high-speed Internet service through a federal program.

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Americans have ‘tip fatigue’ — post-pandemic, diners are less inclined to tip generously for takeout

Amid higher prices and a return to regular routines, diners are starting to resist point-of-sale tipping, which may prompt you to leave up to 25% for takeout.

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Solana’s Summer Shandy Beer just Dropped

Decrypt | Andrew Hayward | Aug 26, 2022 There’s a Solana smartphone, and a Solana IRL store—and now a Solana beer. Solana Summer Shandy just dropped today, but unlike the recently-opened store and upcoming smartphone project, this alcoholic lemonade shandy beverage doesn’t hail from the Solana Foundation or its core network contributors, Solana Labs. Instead,


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Republicans may challenge student loan forgiveness. Uncertainty for borrowers is 'considerable,' says Harvard lawyer

Republicans may bring a legal challenge against President Joe Biden's move to forgive the student debt for tens of millions of Americans.

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Car shopping over Labor Day weekend? Here's what to expect for both new and used car prices

While the average price paid for a new car — above $46,000 — continues trending higher, used car prices are showing signs of softening.

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Bank of America launches zero down payment mortgages to help minorities buy their first homes — here's who can apply

Bank of America is working to narrow the homeownership gap among minority communities in certain cities with new mortgage products that come with fewer strings.

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'No one wants to be the state taxing student loan forgiveness.' Here's where borrowers may see a bill

While student loan forgiveness is federally tax-free, borrowers may owe levies at the state level. Here's where you may see a bill.

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Social Security could be a 'front-burner issue' in November's election. How the results may influence the program

As lawmakers on both sides of the aisle trade barbs over plans for Social Security, here's what November's election outcome could mean for the program's future.

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Clearco Hires Advisor to Evaluate Strategic Options and Exits Foreign Markets

News Achieve (As reported in the Globe and Mail) | Aug 31, 2022 The Toronto-based company, officially CFT Clear Finance Technology Corp., has also hired Financial Technology Partners, a leading US fintech investment bank led by transactions specialist Steve McLaughlin, to explore strategic options, including a possible sale of the company or new funding. Romanov,


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