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Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
17 hours ago

SEC, Treasury Officials Urge Congress To Pass Crypto Market Bill

Congress is urged to quickly pass the Clarity Act to establish clear regulations for cryptocurrencies and blockchain products.
#social-security
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Retirement

Social Security change capping benefits payments at $50,000 a year: Experts' solution to the SSA going broke in 7 years

Retirement
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Social Security change capping benefits payments at $50,000 a year: Experts' solution to the SSA going broke in 7 years

Capping Social Security payouts at $100,000 for couples aims to prevent insolvency by 2033.
more#social-security
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

State takes in record 1bn inheritance tax as Taoiseach Micheal Martin pledges reform

Micheál Martin believes the current rules mean some people are "unduly penalised" and the existing tax thresholds "don't reflect the modern reality for many families today."
UK politics
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Crypto Legislation Stalls As White House, Banks Clash

Major banks rejected a White House compromise on cryptocurrency legislation, creating an impasse over whether the CLARITY Act will pass this year.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Our national debt now stands at 232bn. Why aren't we paying it off?

Having survived them all, we could be blasé about the threats posed by the war in the Middle East. But maybe this is the one that gets us.
Europe news
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

SoFi CEO says Trump's proposed credit card cap would drive people to personal loans, and that's good for SoFi

A proposed one-year 10% cap on credit card interest could reduce card lending profitability and shift consumers toward personal loans.
#bitcoin
more#bitcoin
US politics
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Is your student loan getting taxed again?

New tax write-offs and credits included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act impact student loans, specifically regarding taxability of student loan forgiveness.
#student-loans
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
US politics

A major private student-loan company is prepping for a 'significant expansion' due to Trump's repayment changes. Here's what it means for borrowers.

fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
US politics

A major private student-loan company is prepping for a 'significant expansion' due to Trump's repayment changes. Here's what it means for borrowers.

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Real estate
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

Hidden Home Equity Tax Spurs New Push for Relief

Homeowners face significant tax burdens when trying to access home equity due to outdated capital gains tax rules.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

USD Stablecoins Have European Bankers Scared. They are Right to Do Something About it | HackerNoon

In July 2025, the USA officially banned CBDCs for its Federal Reserve Bank, while Europe pursued their implementation for the European Bank, indicating a significant policy rift.
Cryptocurrency
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

The true battle on Keir Starmer's hands may only be beginning

Sir Keir Starmer's welfare reforms face significant criticism and financial implications, damaging his authority and leadership within the Labour Party.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost?

Labour's welfare reforms are revised, casting doubt on their effectiveness in meeting budget targets.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Interest rates expected to be held at 4.25%

Bank of England to maintain interest rates as inflation persists despite previous cuts.
UK's economic growth is sluggish, raising concerns for potential future rate cuts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Rachel Reeves U-turns on plan to cut ISA limit to 4,000

Rachel Reeves emphasized the importance of not reducing the £20,000 limit on Individual Savings Accounts, stating it's crucial for savers and their potential returns.
UK politics
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