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Dec 26 2025FINANCE

Mapping Banks: How Math Helps Regulators Understand the Financial World

Regulators have a tough job. They need to make sense of tons of data from banks. This data is detailed and comes in many forms. The goal is to see how banks are alike or different. They look at things like size, loans, and how banks make money. But there's a problem. Not all banks report the same d

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Dec 26 2025FINANCE

Unlocking the Future of Forex: A Deep Dive into 2025's Biggest Financial Event

The FX market is the world's largest financial hub, vital for global trade and investments. It's a place where currencies are traded, and it's always changing. To keep up, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is hosting its second FX Market Structure Conference on December 17, 2025. This conference

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Dec 26 2025FINANCE

Business Cards Compared: Amex Platinum vs. Capital One Venture X

Choosing the right business credit card can be tricky. Two top contenders are the Amex Business Platinum and the Capital One Venture X Business. Both offer great perks, but they cater to different needs. The Amex Business Platinum has a high annual fee of $895. It's packed with benefits like airpor

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Dec 26 2025EDUCATION

Loan Relief for Students: A Slow and Uncertain Journey

The Department of Education has a massive backlog of student loan applications. As of November 30, 802, 730 applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans are still pending. This delay is causing stress for many borrowers. In November, the department approved loan discharges for 170 borrowers

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Dec 26 2025FINANCE

Retirement Bliss: What Really Makes You Happy?

Retirement isn't just about having a big bank account. Sure, money helps, but it's not the only thing that makes retirees happy. Research shows that how you spend your money, your health, and your relationships are just as important. Money can make you happier, but only up to a certain point. Studi

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Dec 25 2025FINANCE

Private Equity's Clever Trick to Beat the Slump

Private equity firms are in a pickle. They usually buy companies, fix them up, and sell them for a profit. But lately, it's been tough to find buyers. Interest rates have shot up, making it expensive to borrow money for deals. So, what's their clever trick? They're selling companies to themselves!

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Dec 25 2025FINANCE

Passing on Wealth: What Rich Families Often Get Wrong

A massive shift of wealth is coming. Over the next 25 years, a staggering $74 trillion is expected to change hands between generations. For the world's billionaires, this transfer is happening even faster. By 2040, they are predicted to pass down $5. 9 trillion to their heirs. This unprecedented mov

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Dec 25 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Big Year: How Digital Money Grew Up in 2025

In 2025, crypto stopped being just a trend and started acting like real financial infrastructure. Bitcoin didn't shoot up as much as people hoped, but it became a reserve asset for governments. Banks started offering stablecoins, and rules were made to control them. Ethereum got upgrades that made i

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Dec 25 2025FINANCE

Smart Stock Picks for the Holidays: Experts Share Their Top Choices

Investing in stocks can be a thoughtful gift, and several finance experts have shared their top picks for the holiday season. Nvidia is one of the top choices, with a predicted return of 38% by 2025. Louis Navellier, a Wall Street veteran, believes that Nvidia is a safe bet due to its monopoly statu

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Dec 25 2025CRIME

A Metro Detroit Moving Company Hit by Fraud

A former financial controller, Deborah Beaudoin, is in hot water for allegedly stealing over $215, 000 from Rose Moving and Storage. The fraud came to light in September 2023, when the Van Buren Township Police Department started looking into it. Homeland Security joined the investigation and found

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