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Side Hustle Tips: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Successful

Side Hustle Tips: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Successful

As per Gusto's 2024 New Business Formation Report, 44% of those who launched a business in 2023 did so while employed, a rise from 27% in 2022.

May 03, 2024 03:04 PM EDT


 Is it Time to Invest in Weed? Pot Stocks Rise on Reclassification, But Caution Urged

Is it Time to Invest in Weed? Pot Stocks Rise on Reclassification, But Caution Urged

Cannabis company shares shot up on Tuesday afternoon following the U.S. Marijuana was reclassified by the Department of Justice (DoJ) as a less harmful substance.

May 03, 2024 03:04 PM EDT


Why 1-Ounce Gold Bars are Perfect for First-Time Investors

Why 1-Ounce Gold Bars are Perfect for First-Time Investors

Over the past few weeks, there has been a notable increase in the price of gold, which has been steadily rising over the past several months.

May 03, 2024 03:02 PM EDT


XRP Rising in Japan: Could it Challenge the Dollar's Dominance?

XRP Rising in Japan: Could it Challenge the Dollar's Dominance?

The claim made by cryptocurrency pundit Jack Straw that XRP would eventually replace the US dollar in Japan has sparked discussion.

May 03, 2024 01:29 PM EDT


Protect Your Wallet: FBI Warns of Rising Elder Fraud Targeting Seniors

Protect Your Wallet: FBI Warns of Rising Elder Fraud Targeting Seniors

According to a recently released FBI report, Americans over 60 were the victims of so-called elder fraud crimes more often last year than any other year, accounting for an estimated $3.4 billion in total reported losses.

May 02, 2024 03:08 PM EDT


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Is China's Central Bank Gold-Buying Spree A Precursor for War? Part I of II

Since 2009, China has more than doubled its gold reserves. In wartime, particularly in wars perpetrated in violation of international law, the resulting international sanctions can force an invader state to rely on its gold reserves. Thus if a country is preparing to go to war and incur sanctions, it will ensure it has an ample reserve of gold.

May 02, 2024 03:08 PM EDT


Milei's Radical Approach to Overhauling Argentina's Fiscal Deficit

Milei's Radical Approach to Overhauling Argentina's Fiscal Deficit

Javier Milei, the libertarian president of Argentina, is intensifying his efforts to reduce the nation's large budget deficit by focusing more on "chainsaw" expenditure cutbacks and "blender" austerity measures that reduce buying power and, he believes, curb out-of-control inflation.

May 02, 2024 03:08 PM EDT


Ethereum Fights Back Against SEC Security Label

Ethereum Fights Back Against SEC Security Label

According to a court document filed on Monday, for over a year, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been looking into whether or not Ethereum could be considered a security.

May 02, 2024 03:00 PM EDT


Ex-Binance CEO Jailed, Industry Faces Regulatory Heat

Ex-Binance CEO Jailed, Industry Faces Regulatory Heat

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, expressed appreciation for the support from the crypto community following his sentencing to four months in U.S. prison for money laundering charges.

May 02, 2024 03:00 PM EDT


JPMorgan Predicts No Rate Cuts, Potentially Boosting Returns

JPMorgan Predicts No Rate Cuts, Potentially Boosting Returns

JPMorgan Chase & Co. President Daniel Pinto suggested that the Federal Reserve might not cut interest rates at all this year due to persistently high inflation.

May 02, 2024 02:59 PM EDT


Should You Sell Your Bitcoin? Schiff Sounds Alarm on Crypto Winter

Should You Sell Your Bitcoin? Schiff Sounds Alarm on Crypto Winter

Through a series of tweets on the social media site X on Wednesday, economist and gold bug Peter Schiff shared his thoughts on bitcoin and the state of the US economy.

May 02, 2024 02:58 PM EDT


Bitcoin Investor Microstrategy Ups the Ante: Should You Invest in Crypto?  pen_spark

Bitcoin Investor Microstrategy Ups the Ante: Should You Invest in Crypto?

After the most recent acquisition, Microstrategy, "the world's first bitcoin development company" and a software intelligence company listed on the Nasdaq, said that it currently possesses 214,400 bitcoins.

May 02, 2024 02:57 PM EDT


Quantum Conundrum: Can Blockchains Find a User-Friendly Security Upgrade?

Quantum Conundrum: Can Blockchains Find a User-Friendly Security Upgrade?

Johann Polecsak, co-founder of the QAN blockchain platform, contends that public blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are still unprepared to adopt post-quantum cryptography without having a major impact on users, even as the possibility of quantum computers breaking current cybersecurity standards grows.

May 02, 2024 02:55 PM EDT


Can You Afford the American Dream? Homeownership Costs Skyrocket

Can You Afford the American Dream? Homeownership Costs Skyrocket

According to real estate company Redfin, purchasing a home is more expensive than it has been in at least the past ten years. Homebuyers are faced with the twin whammy of rising mortgage rates and housing prices.

Apr 30, 2024 04:50 PM EDT


Simple Strategies to Maximize Your Investment Returns

Simple Strategies to Maximize Your Investment Returns

Investors find it more enjoyable and fascinating to concentrate on their stock transactions or investing portfolio than on tax methods.

Apr 30, 2024 03:20 PM EDT


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