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Morgan Stanley is bullish on these Asia-Pacific markets as they bounce back from the pandemic

Australia, India and Singapore stand out among those in Asia-Pacific that have handled the coronavirus pandemic well, says Morgan Stanley's Jonathan Garner.

4 years ago

Fidelity leads a $376 million investment in Starling, valuing the UK digital bank at $1.5 billion

Starling said it would use the money to expand into Europe, and for anticipated mergers and acquisitions.

4 years ago

Ripple Pilots a Private Ledger for Central Banks Launching CBDCs

Ripple | James Wallis | March 3, 2021 Ripple is piloting a private version of the public, open-source XRP Ledger that provides Central Banks a secure, controlled and flexible solution for the issuance and management of digital currencies. With over 80% of Central Banks actively exploring some form of sovereign-backed cryptocurrency, new Central Bank Digital


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Student loan forgiveness may become tax-free under Covid relief bill. Here's what that means for borrowers

The stimulus bill working its way through Congress would end the policy of taxing borrowers' forgiven student debt. That could save some people up to $10,000.

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Op-ed: The movie ‘I Care A Lot’ can teach us how to prevent elder financial abuse

New Netflix film "I Care A Lot" holds lessons on the dangers of elder financial abuse, a growing problem as Americans over age 50 hold 70% of national wealth.

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Here's the tip Suze Orman gave one woman to help jump-start her retirement savings

The Covid pandemic derailed Glenda West's retirement savings strategy. Suze Orman helped her get it back on track.

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For out-of-work women eager to get back in, career coaches offer tips on getting hired

About 2.3 million women no longer participate in the labor force, according to government data. We talked to six career experts for answers to common questions.

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Americans paid off a record $83 billion in credit card debt in 2020

Because of the coronavirus crisis, consumers are paying down debt and saving more than they have in decades.

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Most Americans who expect a tax refund say it's important to their financial well-being

It's been a tough financial year for many people. Now, they are counting on tax refunds to help change that, according to a new survey.

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New SEC task force will scrutinize ESG and climate disclosures and marketing

Compliance Week | Aaron Nicodemus | March 5, 2021 OK, OK, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We get the message. Climate and ESG-related disclosures will be under increased scrutiny in 2021. Even before the nomination of Gary Gensler, President Joe Biden’s nomination to lead the SEC, is confirmed, the agency has made this new mantra


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4 years ago

Next Covid bill would provide a tax waiver on up to $10,200 of unemployment insurance benefits. Here's what you need to know

The latest updates to the $1.9 trillion coronavirus package could save millions of people from a surprise tax bill.

4 years ago

SpaceX wants to connect its Starlink satellite internet network to moving vehicles

SpaceX wants to begin connecting moving vehicles – from cars and trucks to jets and ships – to its Starlink satellite internet network.

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Covid relief bill gives $86 billion bailout to failing union pension plans

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan would let multi-employer pension plans apply for grants to pay retirement benefits. Almost 10% face shortfalls.

4 years ago

Op-ed: Black women must make their own magic with their finances

As Black women endure the slow pace of societal change, I encourage all of us to continue the same path of making our own magic with our finances and our lives.

4 years ago

$1,400 stimulus checks are included in Congress' new relief package. Here's the latest on what we know about those payments

Washington lawmakers are poised to authorize more direct payments for millions of Americans. Here's what we know about where that money stands.

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