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More than 14% of renters are still behind as national eviction ban comes to an end

Even as the pandemic fades, more than 14% of renters are behind on their rent, according to an analysis by The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

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China’s ‘splinternet’ will create a state-controlled alternative cyberspace

The Guardian | Flavia Kenyon | June 3, 2021 Beijing is using blockchain to build a new internet and many developing countries are likely to sign up – but at what cost? Cyberspace is one huge, unregulated mess. A virtual wild west where sophisticated criminal gangs ply their trade alongside multinational companies, spy agencies, activists,


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The investigator-centered approach to financial crime: Doing what matters

McKinsey & Company | Adrian Murphy, Kate Robu, and Matthew Steinert  | June 1, 2021 The investigator-centered approach to fighting financial crime fosters collaboration among banks, law-enforcement agencies, and regulators for greater effectiveness, efficiency, and social impact.  Technology in fact now accounts for a significant part of the financial-crimes budget. The demand has generated myriad


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4 years ago

Advisors look for ways to lessen Biden's proposed retroactive capital gains tax hike

President Joe Biden is calling for a 39.6% top capital gains tax rate, retroactive to the date of announcement. Here’s how financial advisors are responding.

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Required withdrawals from retirement accounts are back this year. What to know

If you need to take required minimum distributions, or RMDs, for 2021, here's how various changes to the rules governing them could impact you.

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How the pandemic and a rise in targeted hate crimes has shifted spending for Asian Americans

The rise in hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community added an extra layer of stress and budget impact during Covid.

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Amazon Prime Day starts June 21. Here's how to find the best deals

Amazon announced its two-day shopping event will take place June 21 and 22 this year. Here's how to get ready for the big sale.

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Axiom Space expands SpaceX private crew launch deal, with four total missions to the space station

Axiom Space added crewed flights to the International Space Station through SpaceX, bringing its total planned missions through Elon Musk's company to four.

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Why it may be hard to close the racial wealth gap without forgiving student debt

Biden wants to close the racial wealth gap. But without forgiving student debt, activists say, he won't get far.

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Ally Bank is eliminating overdraft fees once and for all

The online bank said overdraft fees unfairly target low-income and minority groups.

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3.7 million Americans set to lose unemployment benefits early as 25 states exit federal programs

Half of U.S. states, all led by Republican governors, have announced an early end to federal unemployment programs.

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Mudrick Capital may have missed out on more than $300 million by dumping AMC a day early

Mudrick Capital reportedly flipped 8.5 million shares of AMC on Tuesday, but the investment firm could have made a lot more money if held.

4 years ago

A SPAC frenzy earlier this year could lead to riskier deals. Here's why

Once created, SPACs have just two years to merge with a company to take it public. That could mean riskier deals in the coming years.

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Investing in AMC and other 'meme' stocks can feel like a game. How to make sure you don't lose

As shares of AMC Entertainment soar, individual investors should check themselves to make sure they're not getting in too deep. Here's what to think about.

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Before you start some post-pandemic spending, make these money moves

You may be tempted to start spending more money after a year of lockdown, but first you should shore up your finances.

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