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Finance
Investing in an age of lawlessness
President Donald Trump reportedly earned over $1 billion in 2025 from digital currency, real estate, and stock trading while overseeing related policies, raising concerns about…
Is Venezuela restructuring its debt too quickly?
Venezuela is moving forward with an accelerated plan to restructure its estimated $240 billion sovereign debt, including bonds, Chinese and Russian loans, without formal IMF…
Maximize your RESP withdrawals
Financial experts advise that students and families carefully plan the timing and type of withdrawals from registered education savings plans (RESPs) to minimize taxes and…
Governments need to learn how to talk about debt
Two Colombian journalists launched the multimedia platform Economía para la Pipol to educate young voters about national debt and fiscal policy amid rising global debt…
The dollar’s decline is overstated — but it still feels like a milestone
Global central banks now hold more gold than US Treasury bonds in their reserves for the first time, with gold accounting for 27 percent and…
Are US Treasuries in danger of becoming a financial chokepoint?
Recent analysis highlights growing vulnerabilities in the US Treasury market due to declining central bank demand, increased reliance on short-term securities, and shifting investor profiles.…
Social Media Budgeting Tricks: Which Hacks to Avoid and One That Works
Social media platforms like TikTok have popularized various budgeting challenges, but experts warn many of these viral "money hacks" can be impractical or counterproductive over…
ECB summons banks to urge fast fix of flaws revealed by AI
The European Central Bank has called an urgent meeting with major banks to address critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities uncovered by advanced AI models like Anthropic’s Claude…
Diversify Overseas to Mitigate Country and Currency Risk
The Indian government has kept petrol and diesel prices stable despite the Iran conflict, but investors with domestic stocks and foreign currency exposures are facing…
What kind of mix should Gerry aim for with his money?
A retired couple in their late 70s is evaluating whether to shift their largely dividend-focused Canadian stock portfolio into low-risk fixed-income investments amid current market…
Boosting your super savings in your sixties
Australians in their 60s face increased pressure to boost retirement savings amid limited time before retirement and potential mortgage debts that may impact income security.…
Stablecoin moment: Won to reshape Asia’s digital finance
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission is creating a regulatory framework for won-pegged stablecoins, excluding dollar-backed options like USDT and USDC to prioritize domestic digital currency…
A misspelt surname can block your inheritance
A 93-year-old Australian woman faced delays in accessing her savings due to mismatched names on her bank account and legal documents amid stricter identity checks.…