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The Dollar Milkshake Theory: What You Need to Know

A few months ago, I was visiting a financial literary conference in Harlem when someone introduced me to the "Dollar Milkshake Theory." This changed everything.

Apr 11, 2024 04:41 PM EDT


Ethereum

Circle's Game-Changer: USDC Smart Contract Revolutionizes BUIDL Fund Transfers

This isn't just any announcement; it's about the launch of a Circle USDC Smart Contract designed specifically for the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) investors, marking a significant leap towards integrating traditional finance with blockchain's cutting-edge capabilities.

Apr 11, 2024 04:32 PM EDT


TikTok

Tech Titans Urge Senate: The Case for a TikTok Ban

Recently, Vinod Khosla, a luminary in venture capitalism, alongside Jacob Helberg, a senior advisor at Palantir, escalated the discourse by penning a compelling open letter to the U.S. Senate. Their message? It's time for a TikTok Ban.

Apr 11, 2024 04:08 PM EDT


Inflation Proof Your Summer: How to Save on Camp Despite Rising Prices

Inflation Proof Your Summer: How to Save on Camp Despite Rising Prices

Some people are experiencing financial burn as summer approaches because of inflation, which is driving up costs for everything from food to petrol. Parents who are going through sticker shock from summer camp are the most recent casualties.

Apr 11, 2024 09:50 AM EDT


College Tax Time: Unwrapping the Secrets to Bigger Refunds

College Tax Time: Unwrapping the Secrets to Bigger Refunds

While tax experts say it's excellent for college students to start submitting their own forms, parents and students should double check everything carefully before anybody presses the "submit" button.

Apr 11, 2024 09:05 AM EDT


Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan: How debt creates financial risk and instability

Biden's New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: How Debt Creates Financial Risk and Instability

With the intention of beginning to erase people's loans as early as this autumn, the Biden administration is working swiftly to implement its new plan for student loan forgiveness.

Apr 11, 2024 08:28 AM EDT


Inflation Up, Rate Cuts on Hold: What This Means for Your Wallet

Inflation Up, Rate Cuts on Hold: What This Means for Your Wallet

Although the Federal Reserve would always have to fight inflation, the most recent statistics on the consumer price index shows exactly how difficult that battle is. The result of that dispute will have a significant impact on your money in the coming months.

Apr 11, 2024 06:55 AM EDT


Budget Like a Boss: Zero-Based Budgeting Explained

Budget Like a Boss: Zero-Based Budgeting Explained

Zero-based budgeting has become a popular spending trend because to the increase in social media users who share their spending patterns.

Apr 11, 2024 03:26 AM EDT


Hot Bot Bitbot Raises $2M in Presale, Aims to Simplify the Game

Hot Bot Bitbot Raises $2M in Presale, Aims to Simplify the Game

Bitbot presale has maintained success only weeks after reaching seven figures, amassing over $2.1 million, 80k Twitter/X followers, and over 27k members in its Telegram community.

Apr 11, 2024 02:39 AM EDT


Taxes

Late Tax Filing 101: What You Need to Know About What Happens if You File Taxes Late

Whether it's due to unforeseen natural disasters - New York City earthquakres, anyone? - or an unexpectedly high balance owed, or simply not having all the necessary documents in order, the reasons for delay vary. But the consequences? They're worth paying attention to.

Apr 10, 2024 02:35 PM EDT


India

Why India Will Become the World's Next Economic Superpower

Amid the global discourse on emerging economic powerhouses, India's trajectory is drawing keen interest from observers worldwide. With a narrative often shadowed by the colossal growth story of China, India's economic journey presents a compelling case for its potential ascendancy to superpower status.

Apr 10, 2024 02:09 PM EDT


Compare Before You Commit! FCC Mandates Clearer Internet Pricing to Save You Money

Compare Before You Commit! FCC Mandates Clearer Internet Pricing to Save You Money

Thanks to new regulations the Federal Communications Commission approved this week, "broadband labels" for internet packages will soon reveal exactly what goes into the price of your subscription.

Apr 10, 2024 09:16 AM EDT


All Work, No Joy? Americans Feel the Squeeze Despite Economic Gains (What's Missing?)

All Work, No Joy? Americans Feel the Squeeze Despite Economic Gains (What's Missing?)

The U.S. economy is robust and healthy, according to analysts, as seen by the booming labor market, rising salaries, and reducing inflation. The issue is that Americans don't seem to get it.

Apr 10, 2024 04:13 AM EDT


Small Biz Barometer Broken? Confidence Crashes, Raising Concerns for Consumer Spending

Small Biz Barometer Broken? Confidence Crashes, Raising Concerns for Consumer Spending

Based on growing fears about inflation, U.S. small-business confidence fell to its lowest level in almost 11 years in March, according to a poll released on Tuesday.

Apr 10, 2024 02:23 AM EDT


 Essential Tax Tips Every Retiree (and Pre-Retiree) Needs to Know

Essential Tax Tips Every Retiree (and Pre-Retiree) Needs to Know

Retirement planning can be much more complicated than it first appears, and tax experts concur that this is a period when individuals should take extra care to consider all aspects of their finances before making decisions about things like when to start taking Social Security or how much money to withdraw from their 401(k).

Apr 10, 2024 12:32 AM EDT


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