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Pre-tax vs. Roth 401(k): There’s more to consider than you think

Which is better, pre-tax or Roth 401(k) contributions? There is more to consider than future brackets, according to financial experts.

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IRS urges Americans to file taxes online to avoid refund delays

There are steps people can take to ensure their tax return and refund don't face processing delays, said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig.

4 years ago

Top cryptocurrencies are sliding. Is it time to try the asset class?

Price dips in bitcoin and ethereum may offer some investors a chance to jump into cryptocurrencies. Here's what to know.

4 years ago

New North Star III: Case for a Canada Advanced Project Research Agency

PPT | Robert Asselin | Dec 22, 2021 Canada’s prosperity has relied too heavily on the here and now of deficit spending, booming real estate and debt-financed household consumption. We must instead redirect investment to the wealth and well-being of the future, particularly our ability to invent and innovate, generate world-leading technologies and firms and


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4 years ago

How Employers and Leaders Can Help With Our Mental Health Crisis

Forbes |Jack Kelly | Jan 8, 2022 For two years we've been subjected to fear, anxiety, isolation, powerlessness which all contributed to a crisis of “collective trauma,” and being on “edge.’  It took a deadly virus outbreak to wake up employers to look after the mental health and emotional well-being of their people. See:  How


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4 years ago

Tumult in tech stocks hurts for now, but may not lead to broader correction

The Nasdaq and technology slid sharply to start the year, but strategists say that may not be the fate of the broader market as a whole.

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Wall Street's top analysts like these stocks for the long term as a new year begins

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Netflix & Intel

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Your ex-spouse could inherit your money. How to avoid this and other estate-planning mistakes

While a recent TV plot twist saw a character intentionally leave money to an ex-spouse, it was far-fetched. But there are estate planning mistakes to watch for.

4 years ago

Starboard Value has three levers to strengthen profitability at GoDaddy

The activist hedge fund recently snapped up a 6.5% stake in the web domain company.

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New and used car prices keep climbing. Don’t expect relief anytime soon

While an inventory squeeze at dealerships isn't getting worse, pent-up demand is expected to keep inventories low and prices high this year.

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Here’s how to insure your trip amid airline cancellations

The omicron wave of Covid has resulted in thousands of flight cancellations in recent days. Here's why trip insurance might be a good idea.

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Fintech Fridays EP55: Global Hiring Trends: How Gen Z Talent Thrives

NCFA Canada | Jan 7, 2022 JOIN US ON A STORYTELLING JOURNEY EVERY FRIDAY. EP55: Global Hiring Trends:  How Gen Z Talent Thrives Featured Guest: ANNE-MARIE FANNON, Director, Work-Learn Institute, University of Waterloo (LinkedIn) Bio:  Anne-Marie Fannon is the director of the Work-Learn Institute.  In this role, she sets the research and innovation agenda for


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4 years ago

The Female Founders of MicroVentures’ Portfolio

Female founders are growing in numbers in the startup world. The most recent State of Business report by American Express in 2019 found that there are nearly 13 million women-owned businesses, about 42% of all companies in the U.S.[1]. Many … Continue reading

4 years ago

Many surprise medical bills are now banned. What to do if you get one anyway

Certain unexpected medical bills are now banned. But consumers should still be on the lookout for these charges and know what to do if they're hit with one.

4 years ago

Many employees could be in for pay hikes of 5% or more in 2022

As the Great Resignation spurs a war for talent, some organizations expect to step up with bigger raises this year.

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