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Behind on student loan payments? Part of your child tax credit may be seized

Monthly payments of the child tax credit in 2021 were protected from garnishment. But the federal government can seize borrowers' refund this tax season.

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What remote workers need to know about their 2021 taxes

Depending on where you live, how long you worked elsewhere and, possibly, where your company is located, you may need to file more than one state tax return. 

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Here’s how much you can make and still pay 0% in capital gains taxes

Are you expecting a tax bill for selling stocks or crypto in 2021? You may qualify for the 0% capital gains rate, depending on your taxable income.

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Arca on-demand recordings: Finance on the Blockchain conference

Arca | Feb 8, 2022 Curated and developed by Arca Labs, “Finance on the Blockchain”  brings together tokenization and digital asset securities leaders with incumbent financial firms for an educational and networking event. The conference focused on the path for institutions to tokenize financial products, the steps needed to transition into the digital age, regulatory hurdles,


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Here's who can file taxes to the IRS for free this year

An estimated 70% of Americans filing taxes, or 100 million people, can submit their returns for free through an IRS program.

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Decentralization of Startups (and Capital) Spur Economic Growth and New Startup Cities Across the U.S.

TNW | Alejandro Tauber  | Feb 7, 2022 It’s no big secret that the US tech hubs of yore – San Francisco, New York, and Silicon Valley – have been facing increasingly stiff competition over the past decade when it comes to attracting the hottest new tech startups and scaleups. While the relative contribution of


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Why U.S. minority communities may turn to cryptocurrencies to pay their bills

Cryptocurrency owners have a reputation for being white and male. However, research shows adoption among Hispanics is disproportionately high.

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What it would take for the government to cancel federal student loans

The White House is looking at actions it might be able to take to forgive student debt. Here's what the different moves would cost.

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Modernizing Privacy Law in Canada – Striking the Right Balance

PPT | Jan 17, 2022 In fall 2021, the Public Policy Forum convened a group of academics, lawyers, representatives from the private sector and members of civil society to revive discussions around modernizing privacy law in Canada under the Chatham House rule. Overview In fall 2021, the Public Policy Forum convened a group of academics,


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Education Department says it won't seize child tax credit for past-due student loans

Consumer advocates were worried the federal government would garnish tax refunds to satisfy some student-loan debts. The Education Department says it won't.

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What Due Diligence Are VCs Looking For and Will You Pass?

Sifted | Julius Bachmann | Feb 7, 2022 If you’re a founder pitching to a VC, chances are that investors are going to do due diligence not just on your company, but you and your founding team too. We call this “founder diligence”. In part one of this series I wrote about how this process


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SoftBank-backed fintech DriveWealth is adding crypto to take on Coinbase’s 'unsustainable’ fees

The start-up, founded in 2012 by Cortright, has been an under-the-radar beneficiary of the retail-trading boom.

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Social Security may be a ‘treasure trove’ of wealth for you and your family. But first you have to navigate some complex rules

There are thousands of claiming rules for Social Security. Knowing the ins and outs for your situation can help make your whole family wealthier.

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'We are in a state of emergency.' More than 70% of Black Americans don't have a will. Here's why a plan is key

Estate planning isn't as common as experts argue it should be, particularly among Black Americans. Here's why it matters.

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Op-ed: First-generation Black wealth builders must embrace their success and put themselves first

First-generation Black wealth builders have to make sure they're taking care of themselves financially before reaching out to help the wider Black community.

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