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Gen Z investors are flocking to IRAs. Here's why a Roth is 'a slam dunk' for most, expert says

While meme stocks make headlines, there's actually one type of retirement account quietly gaining traction with young investors: IRAs.

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Gen Xers are cutting discretionary spending amid high inflation, while continuing to save for retirement, study shows

With their worries over the economy and retirement planning higher, Gen Xers also are cutting back on essentials more so than millennials and baby boomers.

3 years ago

How Betting Bots Are Improving The Odds Of Winning

Aug 19, 2022 If you gamble online whether in sports betting or at a casino, and you discover there’s a way to increase your chances of success, you’re going to pay attention. And that’s precisely what betting bots are here to do. They shift the odds of winning in a punter’s favour and have become


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3 years ago

What to know about adding a ‘green’ investment fund to your portfolio, now that Biden signed historic climate bill

President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic climate measure. Here's how investors can buy funds with an environmental focus.

3 years ago

BoC: New Retail Payment Regulations Coming –> Fintechs Need To Get Ready…

Betakit | Isabelle Kirkwood | Aug 17, 2022 Morrow expects the Bank will begin registering payments service providers in 2024 Of the nearly 700 FinTech companies in Canada, roughly one-fifth offer payment services. All money service businesses in Canada are required to comply with anti-money and anti-terrorist financing regulations, as well as privacy and consumer


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3 years ago

This $3.8 billion hedge fund is shaking up the industry with its pay-for-performance model

Peter Kraus, founder of Aperture Investors, explained why he deviated from the traditional active management model.

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CDPQ Posts $33.6 Billion Loss (H1 2022) After Writing Off US$150 Million in Celsius Network

Montreal Gazette | Frédéric Tomesco | Aug 17, 2022 The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is considering its legal options after writing off its entire US$150-million investment in cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network. “Clearly, things didn’t unfold as anticipated,” chief executive officer Charles Emond said Wednesday. “No one at the Caisse, starting with


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3 years ago

Yellen: These are the 4 top priorities for the nearly $80 billion in IRS funding

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has outlined four priorities for the $80 billion in IRS funding and requested a plan within six months.

3 years ago

Should You Be Hedging Your Crypto Trading?

Tristram Waye for Bitvo | Aug 18, 2022 What is hedging? Hedging is a strategy used by all sorts of market participants. It is widely used in commodity trading, hedge fund, and portfolio management strategies. And you can use it for crypto trading.  Hedging is an instrument for protecting capital gains and avoiding losses. You


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3 years ago

Activist investor Ryan Cohen completes planned sale of Bed Bath & Beyond stake, stock falls 30%

Cohen said in a filing earlier this week that he intended to sell his holdings of the meme stock.

3 years ago

Workers have more than $500 million socked away in state-run retirement plans — and Delaware is the latest to add one

More than a dozen jurisdictions either have already launched retirement programs for uncovered workers or are in the planning stages of doing so.

3 years ago

Activist investor Ryan Cohen completes planned sale of Bed Bath & Beyond stake, stock falls 44%

Cohen said in a filing earlier this week that he intended to sell his holdings of the meme stock.

3 years ago

What You Should Know Before Playing Punto Banco

Guest Post | Aug 18, 2022 Punto Banco is a casino card game that is very popular among gamblers. It is played in casinos all over the world and is considered to be one of the easiest games to learn. A lot of gamblers like playing this game not less than getting free spins. If


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3 years ago

Here are the top 10 colleges for financial aid. Ruling out pricey schools is a 'tragically flawed' strategy, says Princeton Review editor

The top colleges for financial aid are private and have sky-high sticker prices, yet their very generous aid packages make them surprisingly affordable.

3 years ago

Worried you're mismanaging your money? Give yourself a financial checkup in 7 simple steps

Inflation or no inflation, a financial checkup is always a good idea. Here are seven steps to take to assess your money health now.

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