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Here’s how you can prepare for possible aggressive, quicker rate hikes from the Fed

As the Fed tries to pump the brakes on inflation, it will get more expensive to borrow. Here's how to prepare.

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The Great Resignation is still in full swing. Here’s what to know

Millions of people are quitting their jobs each month, while job openings are near record highs and layoffs are low. But the labor trend may have plateaued.

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Why Biden’s billionaire minimum income tax may be a tough sell

President Joe Biden has proposed a billionaire minimum tax as part of his 2023 federal budget. However, it may be a tough sell in Congress, experts say.

3 years ago

More than half of young investors have regrets from the last year

Some 57% of Gen Z and 50% of millennials regret how they invested in the last 12 months, according to a March study from MagnifyMoney.

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Saving for retirement is the top financial priority for just 17% of adults, survey shows

U.S. adults are more focused on building their non-retirement savings and paying off debt than saving for retirement, a survey shows.

3 years ago

GameStop shares soar more than 10% as company plans stock split

GameStop shares surged in extended trading Thursday after the company said it planned to implement a stock split.

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1 in 5 workers runs out of money before payday, survey finds

As prices spike, workers are running out of money faster: Now, 1 in 5 say they can't make it from paycheck to paycheck.

3 years ago

Op-ed: Here are some savvy tax-efficient investment strategies

High-net-worth investors have several options when it comes to tax-saving moves. Here's a look at a few of them.

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Canadian crypto leaders launch Web3 Council to push for national digital assets strategy

FP | Stephanie Hughes | Mar 29, 2022 The council comes at a time when Web3, a term to describe a new iteration of the world wide web based on blockchain technologies, is rapidly innovating The heads of some of Canada’s biggest cryptocurrency companies are coming together to create a new industry group to push


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What to do if student loans actually restart in May

Despite signs that the pause on student loans will be extended again, no announcement has been made. Experts say borrowers should be prepared to start paying.

3 years ago

House passes ‘Secure Act 2.0.' Here’s what that means for retirement savings

The House of Representatives has passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, or Secure Act 2.0. It's good news for many retirement savers.

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Alberta, The untold history of innovation from Canada’s badlands – Part 3

Tristram Waye | Words Unfold and NCFA ambassador | March 30, 2022 This is part 3 of 4. Click for Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. ---- Back to the trading floor Back in 1996 or so, a brand new trading system was introduced on the floor of the Alberta Stock Exchange. It


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Is it better to rent or own a home? Here's how to decide the right move for you

With both home prices and rents rising, you'll have to make a decision based on your personal situation. Here's what to consider.

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FCA extends deadline for crypto firms to register (with temporary regime closing)

CNBC | Ryan Browne | Mar 20, 2022 The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority said Wednesday it is giving some crypto companies more time to register with the regulator beyond an original Mar. 31 deadline. A select few firms, including the fintech company Revolut and crypto start-up Copper, will be allowed to continue trading after a


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3 years ago

Hacker steals $625 million from Ronin blockchain NFT game Axie Infinity

The Verge | By Adi Robertson and Corin Faife | Mar 29, 2022 Roughly $625 million worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen from Ronin, the blockchain underlying popular crypto game Axie Infinity. Ronin and Axie Infinity operator Sky Mavis revealed the breach on Tuesday and froze transactions on the Ronin bridge, which allows depositing and


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