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Her student loans were forgiven. Then the Education Department refunded her $20,000

As the Biden administration reforms the flawed public service loan forgiveness program, many with student debt who've lost hope in help are being surprised.

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How record Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be impacted by high inflation, Medicare premiums

Retirees who are already contending with higher prices for food and health care may not cheer when they receive their Social Security checks in January.

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2023 The International Accounting Standards Board Research Forum—call for papers

IFRS | Dec 13, 2021 The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and its partnering journals for the 2023 Research Forum, Accounting in Europe and European Accounting Review, are issuing a call for papers on the theme of accounting for intangible assets. The goal of this Research Forum is to stimulate interaction between academics and non-academics,


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A Brief History of Security Tokens And Why This Time It’s for Real

Republic | Janine Yorio | Dec 14, 2021   A multi trillion dollar universe of illiquid, privately held assets stands ready to be securitized on the blockchain. Millions in venture capital is riding on the premise. So why haven’t security tokens caught on yet? The difference between Utility & Security Tokens  Utility tokens are like


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Former SpaceX engineer alleges in essay that company culture is 'rife with sexism'

A female former employee of Elon Musk's SpaceX, in an essay published Tuesday, alleged that the space company's workplace is "rife with sexism."

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Security advice for emerging tech companies and investors

CPNI and National Cyber Security Centre | Jun-Jul, 2021 The following is a list of actions that your startup can take to reduce the likelihood of falling victim to a more common security attack and lay the foundation for strong security as your company grows: Security guidance for emerging technology companies Set the tone for


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Year-end bonuses are back! Here’s what to do with yours

Nearly twice as many employers are offering year-end bonuses this year. Here's how to stretch a one-time cash infusion.

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Firms shouldn’t compromise on talent quality

Forbes | Jack Kelly | Dec 7, 2021 The current job market is so incredibly challenging that companies are forced to “compromise” on the quality of candidates just to get the help. To compound the problem, by bringing aboard people who don’t possess all of the needed skills and experiences, it holds business back, according


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Student loan forgiveness would mean everything to Latino students stuck in a debt cycle

The student loan crisis disproportionately affects Latino students. Forgiveness of at least $10,000 would mean a huge weight off their shoulders.

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Meta’s WhatsApp has launched a crypto payments U.S. pilot

The Verge | Jon Porter | Dec 9, 2021 With the Novi wallet and Pax Dollar stablecoin WhatsApp has launched a new pilot that lets a “limited number” of people in the US send and receive money from within a chat using cryptocurrency. The feature is powered by Novi, Meta’s digital wallet that launched as


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US House Committee on Financial Services Provides Insight into Regulatory Needs of Crypto Industry

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | De 8, 2021 Earlier today (December 8, 2021), the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on digital assets. As was previously reported, the witnesses included top crypto executives and thus provided the opportunity for a unique discussion between House members and crypto entrepreneurs. Chairwoman of the Committee, Representative


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January is one of the best times of the year to look for a job. Here’s how to prepare

Another wave of the Great Resignation is coming in January, experts predict. Here's what you can do to get ahead of the competition.

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Monthly child tax credit payments will expire at the end of the year if Congress doesn't act

The last monthly child tax credit payment will be Dec.15 unless Congress passes legislation to extend it.

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More Americans see inflation as the biggest risk to their retirement plans

About 25% of Americans see rising prices as the greatest retirement threat, up from 8% last year, according to a survey from Allianz.

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Retirees in search of income and some inflation protection may want to consider real estate investment trusts

While REITs are riskier than say, Treasury bonds, they can be strong performers in inflationary environments.

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