- Inequality Worsened By Lack Of Universal Access...by Ted Knutson, Contributor on September 24, 2021
“Policymakers need to figure out a way for all people to have low/no-cost access to digital money” said Aaron Klein, a former deputy assistant secretary for economic policy at the Department of Treasury and a former chief economist for the Senate Banking Committee.
- This Week In Credit Card News: Your Web History...by Bill Hardekopf, Contributor on September 24, 2021
What took place this week in the credit card and payment industries
- Mortgage Rates Will Spike If U.S. Defaults On...by Kathleen Howley, Senior Contributor on September 24, 2021
Mortgage rates would “never fall back to where they were previously,” said Mark Zandi, Moody's Analytics chief economist. "Future generations of Americans would pay a steep economic price."
- Congress’s Fiscal Drama Is Nothing Like It Seemsby Howard Gleckman, Senior Contributor on September 24, 2021
This year, we all get to watch a quadruple-header: Will Congress pass a $1 trillion—or perhaps $552 billion— infrastructure bill?
- It’s Past Time For Congress To Fix Social...by Bob Carlson, Senior Contributor on September 24, 2021
The Social Security retirement trust fund will expire one year earlier than previously forecast. Congress needs to act to avoid a 24% benefit cut.
Personal Finance
Banking
- China Detains Fallen HNA Ex-Billionaire Chairman...by Russell Flannery, Forbes Staff on September 25, 2021
HNA's overseas investment spree included stakes in Deutsche Bank, Ingram Micron
- In ‘Arms Race’ For Mass Adoption, Crypto...by Marty Swant, Forbes Staff on September 24, 2021
Flush with money from eager investors, a growing number of cryptocurrency platforms including Crypto.com and FTX are spending big to reach a mainstream audiences through deals with teams and players such as the Philadelphia 76ers and Tom Brady.
- Investors May Be Further “Left Smarting”...by Russell Flannery, Forbes Staff on September 22, 2021
"Social stability is paramount, meaning that anything that might spark unrest or appear to privilege wealthy private investors or foreigners while wiping out the savings of average Chinese citizens is off the table"
- How Changing The Rules Of Finance Can Build A...by Ashoka, Contributor on September 22, 2021
James Thornton, founder of ClientEarth, has been mobilizing lawyers since 2007 to protect the planet and life on earth. His latest realization: to build regenerative economies we must change the rules of finance. Here's how.
- For The U.S. Economy, What Does A “Next...by Frank Sorrentino, Contributor on September 20, 2021
With the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled this week, there are a number of economic and social crosscurrents to consider when navigating what an economic “next normal” could look like and how policymakers can ensure the American economic engine remains on track.
Investing
- 3 Dirt-Cheap Funds Yielding Up To 8.4%by Brett Owens, Contributor on September 25, 2021
High fear sentiment is showing us that this mini-correction is probably close to completion.
- Bitcoin And Ethereum: What The Price Charts May...by John Navin, Contributor on September 25, 2021
With the Coinbase CEO ready to take on the Securities and Exchange Commission over what constitutes a security — and with the AMC CEO saying his operation is pleased to accept payments in Dogecoin, you have to hand it to the crypto world.
- Evergrande’s New Energy Vehicle Unit Says It...by Russell Flannery, Forbes Staff on September 25, 2021
Stock plunged 23% in Hong Kong on Friday
- 3 Aerospace And Defense Companies To Explore As...by GuruFocus, Contributor on September 24, 2021
These stocks could offer good value to investors
- How Do ESG Hedge Funds Stack Up Against Their...by Jacob Wolinsky, Contributor on September 24, 2021
The survey found that 22% of investors prioritize ESG when deciding which hedge funds to allocate to.
Taxes
- Time To Change Your Estate Plan - Againby Peter J Reilly, Contributor on September 25, 2021
Planners started creating trust that would be effective for estate tax purposes, but not for income tax purposes.
- Congress’s Fiscal Drama Is Nothing Like It Seemsby Howard Gleckman, Senior Contributor on September 24, 2021
This year, we all get to watch a quadruple-header: Will Congress pass a $1 trillion—or perhaps $552 billion— infrastructure bill?
- Brexit- VAT And Customs Duties- Meeting Your...by Robert Marchant, Contributor on September 23, 2021
This article focuses on several areas where experience shows that organizations have struggled to meet all of their indirect tax compliance requirements due to Brexit-related changes.
- Ask Larry: Should My Husband File In 2022 So His...by Laurence Kotlikoff, Contributor on September 23, 2021
Today's column addresses questions about whether it would be good to wait till January to file ensure all current earnings are used to determine benefit amounts, requesting an Administrative Law Judge hearing and the availability of larger childhood disability benefits (CDBs) when the higher earn...
- Stock Market Helps State Pension Debt Hit 10-Year...by Liz Farmer, Senior Contributor on September 23, 2021
Thanks to historic investment returns over the last year, state public pension plans are in their best shape since the Great Recession.
Retirement
- The Villages Is A Success Story, But Many Of Us...by Next Avenue, Contributor on September 24, 2021
The chairman of the Center for the Future of Aging's concerns about this type of 55+ community
- Mind Over Money: How To Do It Rightby Next Avenue, Contributor on September 24, 2021
Advice on investing rationally, not emotionally, from the hosts of the 'Friends Talk Money' podcast
- Older Americans Are Getting Slammed Financially...by Next Avenue, Contributor on September 24, 2021
A new study finds it's worse for them than in 10 other wealthy nations
- It’s Past Time For Congress To Fix Social...by Bob Carlson, Senior Contributor on September 24, 2021
The Social Security retirement trust fund will expire one year earlier than previously forecast. Congress needs to act to avoid a 24% benefit cut.
- The Biden Family Leave Plan: Good Intentions, Bad...by Elizabeth Bauer, Senior Contributor on September 23, 2021
A family leave plan? Sure. But not debt-financed, and not with an expiration date.
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