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Savings app Acorns hires former Amazon executive as president, says crypto investing is coming

Acorns is stocking up on seasoned managers ahead of its expected public listing later this year.

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How companies are dealing with burnout to keep workers on board

Many people are reevaluating their jobs and the impact of stress and isolation. Employers are now turning their attention to addressing mental health at work.

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Top US regulator tells crypto exchanges they need to ‘come in and talk to us’

Business Insider | Harry Robertson  | Sep 14, 2021 Securities and Exchange Commission boss Gary Gensler has said crypto exchanges need to "come in and talk" to the markets regulator, just days after clashing with trading platform Coinbase over one of its products. Gensler will appear before the Senate banking committee on Tuesday and used


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“It’s absolutely mad if you think about it” — the need to rethink what we value

MaRS | Molly Shoichet  | Sep 8, 2021 Health innovation has been the story of COVID, but economist Mariana Mazzucato says we’re still not doing it right. We need to redesign procurement, rethink old narratives and reassess the value of public investment. Mariana Mazzucato is one of the world’s most influential economists — professor at


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This is age when Americans say they plan to retire

The younger investors are, the earlier they hope to retire, according to a survey. But that can be easier said than done.

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SpaceX is set to launch four nonprofessional astronauts to orbit: Here's what you should know

SpaceX is set to make history once again, as Elon Musk's space company prepares to launch a four-member all-civilian crew to orbit.

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Both Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are now above $400 million. If you win big, here are 3 key things to consider

Winners of big jackpots face a few important decisions that should be handled before heading to lottery headquarters to claim their windfall.

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Women are still behind men when it comes to retirement savings. What they can do to build security

Some 60% of women said they were concerned that they wouldn't be able to achieve a financially secure retirement, compared with 51% of men.

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House Democrats' capital gains tax proposal is better for the super rich than Biden plan

House Democrats are calling for a 25% top federal tax rate on capital gains. Biden's plan called for a 39.6% rate on the top 0.3% of households.

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House Democrats’ tax hike on tobacco, vaping may violate Biden’s pledge

House Democrats have proposed a tax hike on tobacco and nicotine to help fund their $3.5 trillion plan. The measure may violate Biden's pledge, experts say.

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Paying off debt, saving money and retirement planning: How to prioritize your financial goals

Figuring out how to make the right financial moves can feel daunting.

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New bill looks to curb abuses of this charitable tax deduction for land preservation

Democrats' sweeping reconciliation package is poised to include a bipartisan initiative to prevent abuses of a tax deduction that promotes conservation.

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This is the age when Americans say they plan to retire

The younger investors are, the earlier they hope to retire, according to a survey. But that can be easier said than done.

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FDIC teams up with Microsoft and Truist to create fund to invest in minority-owned banks

The FDIC will this week unveil an investment fund that offers investors a way to support banks owned by and in support of people of color.

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IRS extends tax relief for Hurricane Ida victims in New York, New Jersey

The IRS has extended tax relief to parts of New York and New Jersey affected by Hurricane Ida.

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