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Inflation is hitting the 3 big areas of household budgets

Inflation is pushing up costs for housing, transportation and food, the largest expense categories for the average consumer.

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This new fund excludes certain industries that may harm people or the planet

Ark Investment Management's new exchange-traded fund is based on an index that excludes industries that may harm people or the planet.

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Couples can fight inflation with 7.12% risk-free interest on $40,000 with this year-end move

The U.S. Treasury pays 7.12% annual interest on I bonds for the next six months. Here's how couples may maximize the $10,000 purchase limit.

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Kickstarter plans to move its crowdfunding platform to the blockchain

TechCrunch via Yahoo Finance | Lucas Matney | Dec 8, 2021 Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter is making a big bet on the blockchain, announcing plans to create an open source protocol "that will essentially create a decentralized version of Kickstarter’s core functionality." The company says the goal is for multiple platforms to embrace the protocol, including,


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Key considerations if you're eyeing a Medigap policy to help cover Medicare costs

Before you purchase a Medigap policy, you should make sure you understand their limitations and how they are priced.

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1 in 5 Americans are saving less for retirement due to Covid

The pandemic set some retirement savers back. Still, others have been able to put even more money aside.

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You should have cryptocurrency in your portfolio, no matter your age, advisors say

Investors of all ages should be looking to add cryptocurrency to their portfolios, according to financial advisors at the 2021 CNBC Financial Advisor Summit.

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Smart moves to make with your retirement portfolio before the end of the year

There are several moves you can make now to help boost your savings and set yourself up for a good year ahead.

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Why unemployment claims are at their lowest in decades

The Covid pandemic is complicating how federal officials adjust for seasonal labor patterns.

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Resuming student loan payments may put economic recovery at risk, senators say

Requiring student loan borrowers to restart their payments will strip $85 billion from 18 million American families over the next year, an analysis shows.

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House Democrats want to raise SALT deduction cap to $80,000. What that means for your tax bill

The House Democrats’ spending package raises the SALT deduction limit to $80,000 through 2030. Here's how it may affect your tax bill.

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls paid leave 'one of the most important planks' in Build Back Better

Sen. Chuck Schumer said he supports a paid family and medical leave proposal that's being considered. But it may face opposition from other Senate leaders.

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Jim Cramer's investing club is bringing new people into the stock market

"It's for the people who are fascinated by the concept of making money by buying stocks," said Jim Cramer.

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'Tis the season for holiday bills. Here's how to come up with a strategy now to pay them off

It's easy to overspend on holiday shopping. Here's what you can do now to get ahead of your bills.

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Bank of Canada holds on rates, warns of elevated inflation

BNN Bloomberg | Theophilos Argitis | De 8, 2021 The Bank of Canada kept borrowing costs unchanged, but highlighted strength in the labor market and worries about the persistence of inflation that will likely keep expectations of imminent interest rate hikes intact. See:  Interested in a High Interest Bitcoin Saving’s Account? Interview with Ledn CEO,


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