A Treasury default is unprecedented in the nation’s history. Key points The US government passed an important mile marker in mid January when the Treasury announced it hit the debt ceiling. Unable to continue borrowing, the Treasury has resorted to so-called “extraordinary measures,” which would delay a default until June. A Treasury default could have …
HELOC use rose as cash-out refis dropped Last year, as mortgage rates climbed higher, accessing home equity by taking cash against it during refinancing (a so-called cash-out refi) became less appealing. Rates on mortgages went from close to 3% at the beginning of 2022 to a peak of above 7% in the fall. Right now, …
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Our experts answer readers’ investing questions and write unbiased product reviews (here’s how we assess investing products). Paid non-client promotion: In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners. Our opinions are always our own. Grade: The prominent crypto exchange FTX recently filed for bankruptcy, setting off a chain reaction impacting other exchanges and …
Last year’s tax refunds were supersized for many families. Economic impact payments, an increased child tax credit and expanded eligibility for other tax breaks helped boost the average refund to $3,039 in 2022, a 7.5% increase from the year before. Now, many pandemic-related enhancements to tax credits and deductions have expired, and the IRS warns …
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TORONTO, January 31, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Online wealth management platform CI Direct Investing announces a collaboration with CacheFlo, a fintech specializing in behavior-based education and tools, to help Canadians overcome the “knowing-doing gap” when it comes to saving and investing . CI Direct Investing, a subsidiary of CI Financial Corp., and CacheFlo have created two simple and …
‘Financial illiteracy is an epidemic’: Americans lost an average of over $1,800 to financial errors in 2022 — here are 3 money mistakes you might not even realize you’re making Americans are learning the hard way that they can’t always bank on their own financial knowledge. On average, US adults lost $1,819 to personal financial …
Investing of any kind involves risk. Generally, the more risk you take on, the more potential reward you might earn. Some investments, such as savings accounts and US Treasury Bills, carry exceedingly low levels of risk; but many others, including stocks, have moderate to high levels of risk. Find Out: How Much Americans Have in …
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Aadhaar enabled payment system or the AePS is a bank-led payment model that allows all Aadhaar card holders to make monetary transactions at micro automated teller machines (ATMs) or point of sale (POS) using a unique identification number (UID). The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) took this initiative to promote cashless transactions in India. …
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Image source: Getty Images If you order from the right online retailer, your order might qualify for free shipping. Key points Many of us shop online because it’s convenient, and free shipping can make it even better. While not all retailers offer free shipping, many companies will give you free shipping if you meet the …
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Image source: Getty Images Don’t give up on your resolutions. Key points Many people make financial New Year’s resolutions. You may be starting to falter in your progress toward these resolutions already. There are ways to stay on track, including picking a goal you really care about. For the past two years, I’ve been taking …
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