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What dramatic cuts at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could mean for consumers

The Trump administration is in a battle over how far it can scale back the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here's what impacts consumers may see.

6 months ago

Republicans release plan to overhaul student loan system, slash repayment plan options

House Education and Workforce Committee Republicans have released their plan to overhaul the country's student loan and financial aid system.

6 months ago

Venture Debt in 2025

As the startup environment evolves in 2025, startups are increasingly looking beyond traditional equity to help fuel growth. Venture debt has emerged as an option, offering access to capital, and may come with the potential for less diluted ownership. With … Continue reading


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6 months ago

Key money moves ahead of National College Decision Day: 'It's not just about the dream school ... it's also about the cost'

Experts share their best advice on how to frame your decision before picking a school, including coming up with a plan for how to pay for it and maximizing aid.

6 months ago

This is what typically happens to stocks after periods of high volatility

Extreme volatility generally leads to strong returns for investors after a year.

6 months ago

Does it still make sense to wait to claim Social Security retirement benefits? Here's what experts say

Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security provides the biggest checks in retirement. But it can sometimes make sense to claim earlier. Here's what to know.

6 months ago

Takeaways from the SEC’s Crypto Custody Roundtable

Regulation | April 29, 2025 Crypto Leaders Discuss Challenges of Digital Asset Custody On April 25, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hosted a crypto roundtable discussion together with select industry experts and legal participants, "Know Your Custodian:  Key Considerations for Crypto Custody" at the SEC's headquarters in Washington, D.C. SEC's Opening Remarks


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6 months ago

Mark Carney Elected Prime Minister, Fintech Implications

Innovation Economy | April 29, 2025 Will Mark Carney’s Liberal Platform Policies Boost Canada's Digital Finance Sectors? Mark Carney has been elected as Canada's 24th Prime Minister after leading the Liberal Party to win the 2025 federal election. The Liberals secured 168 seats (just shy of a majority), and are expected to form a minority


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6 months ago

Op-ed: The democratization of private equity is a double-edged sword for retail investors

The allure of private equity is considerable, but it's democratization comes with significant caveats for retail investors, according to one financial advisor.

6 months ago

Trump-fueled backlash 'intensified' flight from ESG funds, Morningstar finds

President Donald Trump's antipathy for policies tied to climate change and DEI is partly responsible for a recent investor exodus from ESG funds.

6 months ago

ProShares XRP Futures ETFs Set to Launch April 30

Crypto | April 28, 2025 ProShares Wins SEC Approval for XRP Futures ETFs, Opening Doors For New Investors As reported by Coindesk, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved three XRP futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from ProShares, with trading scheduled to begin on April 30, 2025.  This is another major milestone for


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6 months ago

Will Crypto Lobbying Tokens Change Political Fundraising?

Crypto | April 28, 2025 Trump's Meme Coin Dinner Contest Raises Questions About Crypto's Role in Political Fundraising Never a dull moment.  Last week, Trump announced a special dinner with the President for the top 220 token holders (see gamified leaderboard) of his $TRUMP meme coin.  The event is scheduled to take place May 22,


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6 months ago

International students are rethinking U.S. study plans amid visa policy shifts, experts say

The Trump Administration's sudden change in visa policies is causing some international students to rethink whether they want to study in the U.S. at all.

6 months ago

Trump administration drops CFPB lawsuit against National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts

The Trump administration dismissed a CFPB lawsuit against National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts, abandoning a $2.25 million proposed settlement.

6 months ago

As Real ID deadline for U.S. air travel approaches, there are 'workarounds,' experts say

The Real ID deadline for U.S. air travelers is May 7. Those who don't have one can use other approved forms of identification, such as a passport.

6 months ago