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These bank fees could be taking a bite out of your budget. Here’s how to avoid them

Consumers may face bank fees for overdrafts, non-sufficient funds, monthly checking and one-time ATM withdrawals. Here's how they can avoid those penalties.

3 years ago

Who wants to be a billionaire? 6 in 10 Americans strive to be mega-wealthy, report finds

Six in 10 adults want to become a billionaire one day, according to a recent report. But as the wealth gap widens, there's also resentment toward the mega-rich.

3 years ago

Nvidia: Universal Scene Description (USD) as the Language of the Metaverse

NVIDIA Blog | Rev Lebaredian and Michael Kass | Aug 9, 2022 The web has evolved from static documents to dynamic applications involving rich interactive media. Yet despite the fact that we live in a 3D world, the web remains overwhelmingly two-dimensional.  Now we find ourselves at the threshold of the web’s next major advancement:


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3 years ago

5 Billion Profiles: Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Oracle of Privacy Breach and “Global Surveillance”

CPA Magazine | Scott Ikeda | Aug 29, 2022 A class action lawsuit is accusing Oracle of conducting global surveillance, essentially attempting to create detailed shopping and spending profiles of the world’s entire population. The suit accuses Oracle of creating profiles for five billion people worldwide, attaching things like purchase records and GPS locations to


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3 years ago

Despite recession fears, most 401(k) investors haven’t changed their portfolios. Here’s what advisors suggest

Despite recession worries, only 5% of 401(k) and 403(b) investors shifted their asset allocations during the second quarter of 2022. Here's what to know.

3 years ago

Identity scams are at an all-time high. Here are ways to protect yourself

Identity scams reached an all-time high in 2021 and remain elevated this year. There are some concrete ways consumers can avoid fraud.

3 years ago

Credit scores still sit at all-time high, despite some 'deterioration' in how Americans are faring financially

Even as consumer debt rises, the national average credit score still sits at an all-time high of 716, unchanged from a year ago, according to FICO.

3 years ago

Inflation drives long-term care costs even higher. Here’s how planning ahead can help families afford it

Rising costs amid inflation will likely make it more difficult for many families to afford already expensive long-term care for ailing or elderly relatives. 

3 years ago

Borrowers could get up to $300 back in their monthly budget from student loan forgiveness. Here’s how to use that money

President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan gives borrowers a chance to better their financial standing. Experts weigh in on how to make the most of it.

3 years ago

Education Department cancels $1.5 billion in student debt for 79,000 borrowers subjected to ‘false promises’ by Westwood College

The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it will cancel the student loans for 79,000 borrowers who attended Westwood College.

3 years ago

Real Estate Fintechs Feel the Heat as Macro Trends Unfold

TechCrunch| Mary Ann Azevedo | Aug 28, 2022 Then 2022 came In 2020, historically low interest rates led to a surge in both rates and purchases. Existing home buyers rushed to alter the terms of their loans and aspiring home buyers took advantage of those low rates to purchase homes.  More people were spending more


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3 years ago

Why workers have the ‘upper hand' right now, according to a labor economist

The labor market remains tilted in employees' favor, meaning workers have the power to negotiate for better pay and benefits.

3 years ago

Student loan forgiveness applications could open within weeks. Take these 4 steps now to get ready

The U.S. Department of Education may have its application for student loan forgiveness up and running within the next few weeks. Here's how to prepare.

3 years ago

Workers have the ‘upper hand' right now as job openings jump, says labor economist — but that advantage may not last

The labor market remains tilted in employees' favor, meaning workers have the power to negotiate for better pay and benefits.

3 years ago

Op-ed: September is historically the worst month of the year for stocks, but recent strength suggests the market could buck the trend

It's reasonable to expect a better-than-usual September, typically the worst month for stocks. Much of the annual de-risking took place earlier in the year.

3 years ago