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Cashless | Rich Turin | Aug 27, 2022 FIS Global Payment report: here “Mobile wallets’ share of global POS transactions jumped over 21% YoY in 2021 rising to 28.6% of global POS transaction value, or over US$13.3 trillion. Cards are under attack from BNPL, digital wallets, fintechs, and in the near future CBDCs. All will

Guest Post | Aug 28, 2022 Just a few years ago, online casino and slot machine players viewed themselves as two different groups. By and large, the latter wouldn’t “waste” their time playing at places where they wouldn’t get paid for their winnings. The former would also question the point of wasting time traveling to

Progress in giving aspiring Black homebuyers more equal footing compared to the overall population has been slow and incremental, one expert says.

The percentage of small business owners who said they could not make rent in August hit a record level for 2022, and hasn't been this high since peak Covid.

There are income limits for President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Here's how to figure out if your earnings qualify.

The IRS is behind the technology curve, and tax complexity compounds these problems. The Inflation Reduction Act greatly adds to these problems.

Guest Post | Aug 26, 2022 The market for NFTs (non-fungible tokens) is expanding rapidly. Every week, millions of dollars are exchanged for the best NFT projects. But, to promote your collection, you'll need to be active in the most appropriate channels, engage with the right people, and be resourceful in your marketing efforts. In

Alternative investments are those that fall outside of the traditional ideas of investing and include private equity, venture capital, commodities, real estate, and more. Many investments fall on a spectrum that refers to the investments’ liquidity, or how quickly the … Continue reading →

After President Joe Biden's historic announcement on forgiving student debt, borrowers have countless questions. Here are some answers.

Scammers will likely prey on borrowers eager for debt relief following President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

Aug 26, 2022 When you embark on a big construction project, you must have a few critical documents. Among them are the building permit, the contractor's license, and proof of insurance. Make sure all of these are signed and in order before work begins. If they're not, it could cost you time and money. Let's

While Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is tax-free on federal returns, it may trigger liability at the state level. Here's what borrowers need to know.

The Economic Injury Disaster loans returned to the Small Business Administration were obtained using fabricated information and stolen identities.

AltFi | Hannah Duncan  | Aug 22, 2022 It’s enough to make you want to hurl your skinny latte at the wall. Preferably a freshly painted white one. 40 per cent of all early-stage fintechs are led by women. Yet investors – blinded by prejudice - are only willing to part with 4 per cent

Reuters | Ian McGinley | Aug 23, 2022 Regulation and enforcement in the cryptocurrency space are hot topics, with the debate centered around the complex issue of whether to classify digital assets as securities, commodities, or a separate asset class entirely. In the middle of this debate, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has sent a