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Amazon freezes hiring budget for its big retail business this year

Amazon CEO Andy JassyBrendan McDermid/REUTERSAmazon's retail business won't grow its hiring budget this year.An Amazon spokesperson said the company is still hiring.CEO Andy Jassy's cost-cutting me...

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How should Ramona invest a critical illness insurance payout of $300,000?

Q.  I am 44 years old and have recently received a payout from a ...

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Here’s how to start investing in your 60s

Standard financial advice starts with the assumption that 40-year-old investment newbies are getting a “late start.” So what if you’re a card-carrying member of AARP without a portfolio? How do yo...

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Timing is money: Strategic news drops may be boosting executive pay

Matt Harrison Clough for BIA Business Insider analysis of more than a decade's worth of executive compensation data suggests that some corporate leaders could be enriching themselves by timing mark...

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Meet the 'reclusive' tech billionaire making an audacious bid to buy TikTok

AppLovin CEO Adam Foroughi.AppLovinAppLovin is in the mix to buy TikTok and save the vertical video app from a US ban.Adam Foroughi, AppLovin's founder, is an uncharacteristically low-key tech bill...

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Lack of documentation can be fatal when claiming expenses on taxes

One of the practical pieces of tax advice that I continuously dole out to clients, friends and family members each year is the critical importance of keeping receipts for any deductions or c...

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My father-in-law retired at 55 and is now 86. His successful early retirement taught me 4 lessons I plan to follow.

My father-in-law attributes his successful early retirement to a few factors, like home ownership and a healthy marriage. Melissa NobleMy father-in-law successfully retired early at 55 and I hope t...

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Jamie Dimon scored a win in the debate over private credit risks

JPMorgan CEO Jamie DimonKevin Dietsch via Getty ImagesA new report warns that private credit could be a "locus of contagion" in a downturn.The concerns echo past criticisms of the booming industry ...

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Inside KPMG's $100 million AI investment: How Google Cloud's partnership is fueling the firm's new AI services

Huntstock/Getty ImagesKPMG is expanding its Google Cloud partnership to enhance AI services for clients.The Big Four accounting firm could drive $1 billion growth from its AI initiatives.This artic...

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From mortgage rates to prices, here are 3 housing-market predictions for 2025 from Goldman Sachs

Jupiterimages/Getty ImagesGoldman Sachs raised its forecast for where mortgage rates will be at the end of 2025.Home affordability will continue to be a roadblock for prospective buyers, the bank s...

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Can Bianca afford to retire at 66 with a mortgage?

Bianca* is 65, enjoys her job and knows her employer would love her to stay as long as possible. However, she turns 66 at the end of this year and thinks this might be the right time to reti...

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Growing federal government expenditures mean more taxes are coming for you

Canada’s population over the past nine years has grown ...

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Scary Headlines Drive People to Claim Social Security Earlier – and That Has Real Consequences

DOGE attack on Social Security sparks anxiety about program’s stability. DOGE’s attack on Social Security has put the agency’s operations at risk, compromised the security of personal data, ...

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Disney is laying off several hundred people as it grapples with the decline of traditional TV

Disney is carrying out its fourth layoff in the past year.Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesDisney is laying off several hundred employees globally amid declining TV audiences.The layoffs aff...

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I bought my 'forever home' with 3 other people. Here's how we manage our finances.

Oscar Wong/Getty ImagesAustin Mark and his husband decided to buy a house with another couple in 2024.Buying a house together allowed all four people to get more bang for their bucks.Here's how the...

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Should Moira manage her $400,000 RRSP investments on her own?

Q. My plan is to retire ...

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I make more money than my husband. We make financial decisions together, and he supports me in my career.

The author (not pictured) is the breadwinner of her household.miniseries/Getty ImagesMy husband had a traditional upbringing, but it's never bothered him that I'm the breadwinner.We make financial ...

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Tesla faces collapsing sales in Canada's Québec province, with new registrations tumbling 85%

Elon Musk's Tesla registrations suffered a drop in Québec.Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesTesla sales in Québec plunged 85% in the first quarter, mirroring sharp declines seen in Europe.Canada has fro...

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CEOs know AI will shrink their teams — they're just too afraid to say it, say 2 software investors

Several companies have tested the waters with bold AI declarations — only to backtrack once the backlash hit.Jay Yuno/Getty, Thitima Uthaiburom/Getty, Vankherson/Getty, J Studios/Getty, tioloco/Get...

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Private markets are a hot new sector for retail investors. What to know before you dive in

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins asked his agency this month to review decades-old rules that restrict who can invest in private markets. The request underscores how the weal...

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How spousal RRSPs can reduce taxes without getting you in trouble

Spousal registered retirement savings plans (R...

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