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Backdoor Roth 401(k) and IRA rules for the wealthy survive — for now

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said Sunday he won't support the Build Back Better Act in its current form. That delays tax proposals slated to take effect in 2022.

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What to do if you have tickets to a live event that’s canceled due to Covid-19

Your ticket to a canceled concert could be a 2021 souvenir — because getting your money back may not be so easy.

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'I'm just so upset.' Paid leave advocates react to Manchin opposition to Build Back Better

Paid Leave for All said the plan would save jobs and lives, and could help provide West Virginians with $79 million more in their paychecks each year.

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Proposed changes to the U.S. retirement system are still on the table in Congress. Here’s where things stand

Although progress on congressional proposals to improve retirement savings has been slow, supporters expect to see momentum in 2022.

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In the market for a new home? Here’s what to do now to set yourself up for success in the new year

The hot housing market is expected to continue in 2022, although it won't be as frenzied, experts predict.

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How to refresh your home office space as return-to-work plans stall

Omicron forced some employers to push back return-to-work dates again. As a new year begins, it’s time for a new look at home.

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'It's going to hurt us tremendously:' Parents worry about the end of monthly child tax credit payments

The enhanced child tax credit and monthly payments will lapse at the end of the year without an extension. Absent the money, many families will struggle.

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JPMorgan agrees to $125 million fine for letting employees use WhatsApp to evade regulators’ reach

The SEC announced Friday that JPMorgan Securities admitted to bookkeeping failures and agreed to pay $125 million to settle the charges.

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JPMorgan hit with $200 million in fines for letting employees use WhatsApp to evade regulators’ reach

The SEC announced Friday that JPMorgan Securities admitted to bookkeeping failures and agreed to pay $125 million to settle the charges.

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Gensler’s Updated Regulatory Agenda Critized by SEC Commissioners Peirce and Roisman (Exempt Securities)

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Dec 13, 2021 SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Elad Roisman have once again voiced their concern regarding SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s regulator agenda – a list that was recently updated. Last summer, Gensler published his regulatory agenda and now an update is available. When Gensler posted his initial goals,


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Americans should soon be able to get free at-home Covid tests

Here's what you need to know about the government's initiative to make at-home Covid tests available for free.

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Trends and Industries to Watch 2022

With 2022 on the horizon, many are curious as to which trends and industries are expected to flourish in the next year. In 2021, we saw an interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Healthcare, and all things surrounding remote work. … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Holmes and the Logic of Start-Up Bets

The New York Times | Shira Ovide | Dec 15, 2021 In the start-up world, there can be big payoff for investing and little incentive for asking questions Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the failed blood-testing start-up Theranos, is nearing the end of a criminal trial to decide whether she intentionally misled investors in her


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Rise of Regulatory Compliant DeFi Protocols

European Blockchain Convention | Dec 17, 2021 European Blockchain Convection hosted an exciting conversation featuring crypto market leaders who agreed that decentralized finance (DeFi) would ultimately become the future of finance. The discussion sought to understand how institutional investors can access DeFi. With institutional investors, regulation has to be there for this particular group to


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People want stocks and bitcoin as presents this year. How to handle financial gifts

Gifting stocks to children can be a great way to teach them about investing and improve financial literacy.

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