January 2025
February 2025
Bankzitters: From Gaming Group to Sold-Out World Tour
The Dutch YouTube group Bankzitters, known for gaming videos and comedic sketches, celebrates its 10th anniversary with sold-out shows at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome this weekend and an upcoming world tour, driven by their unexpected musical success and millions of online views.
Bankzitters: From Gaming Group to Sold-Out World Tour
The Dutch YouTube group Bankzitters, known for gaming videos and comedic sketches, celebrates its 10th anniversary with sold-out shows at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome this weekend and an upcoming world tour, driven by their unexpected musical success and millions of online views.
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56% Bias Score
CFPB Fines Equifax \$15 Million for Credit Reporting Errors
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) fined Equifax \$15 million for failing to properly investigate disputed consumer credit report information, citing flawed processes and technology that harmed millions since at least October 2017, violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
CFPB Fines Equifax \$15 Million for Credit Reporting Errors
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) fined Equifax \$15 million for failing to properly investigate disputed consumer credit report information, citing flawed processes and technology that harmed millions since at least October 2017, violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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40% Bias Score
Avoiding Costly Mistakes with Inherited IRAs
This article details common mistakes when inheriting an IRA, such as unauthorized contributions and incorrect titling, resulting in immediate taxation of the entire balance. It also explains how to split inherited IRAs tax-free and the importance of naming successor beneficiaries to avoid probate is...
Avoiding Costly Mistakes with Inherited IRAs
This article details common mistakes when inheriting an IRA, such as unauthorized contributions and incorrect titling, resulting in immediate taxation of the entire balance. It also explains how to split inherited IRAs tax-free and the importance of naming successor beneficiaries to avoid probate is...
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24% Bias Score
Direct File's Future Uncertain Amidst Republican Opposition
The IRS's Direct File free tax filing program, which processed 140,000 returns in its 2024 pilot across 25 states saving taxpayers an estimated \$5.6 million, faces an uncertain future due to Republican opposition under the incoming GOP administration.
Direct File's Future Uncertain Amidst Republican Opposition
The IRS's Direct File free tax filing program, which processed 140,000 returns in its 2024 pilot across 25 states saving taxpayers an estimated \$5.6 million, faces an uncertain future due to Republican opposition under the incoming GOP administration.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Trade Boosts S&P 500 to Best Week Since November Election
The S&P 500 is experiencing its best week since the November election due to the resurgence of the "Trump trade", with banks and energy stocks leading the gains on expectations of business deregulation under Trump's potential executive orders, while overcoming previous inflation concerns.
Trump Trade Boosts S&P 500 to Best Week Since November Election
The S&P 500 is experiencing its best week since the November election due to the resurgence of the "Trump trade", with banks and energy stocks leading the gains on expectations of business deregulation under Trump's potential executive orders, while overcoming previous inflation concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Retirement Taboo: A Win-Win Solution for Employees and Employers
Only 31% of Australians retired by choice in 2024, revealing a workplace taboo around retirement discussions driven by fears of discrimination and lack of employer support; open communication offers win-win solutions for employees and employers through phased retirement, skill transfer, and better s...
Retirement Taboo: A Win-Win Solution for Employees and Employers
Only 31% of Australians retired by choice in 2024, revealing a workplace taboo around retirement discussions driven by fears of discrimination and lack of employer support; open communication offers win-win solutions for employees and employers through phased retirement, skill transfer, and better s...
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20% Bias Score
2025 Crypto Tax Season: Forms, Reporting, and Future Changes
The 2025 tax season for cryptocurrency begins January 27th, requiring reporting of income via Form 1099-MISC (staking rewards over $600) and Form 1099-B/1099-DA (crypto trades), with many platforms providing only transaction history reports, necessitating specialized crypto tax software for accurate...
2025 Crypto Tax Season: Forms, Reporting, and Future Changes
The 2025 tax season for cryptocurrency begins January 27th, requiring reporting of income via Form 1099-MISC (staking rewards over $600) and Form 1099-B/1099-DA (crypto trades), with many platforms providing only transaction history reports, necessitating specialized crypto tax software for accurate...
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36% Bias Score
Sydney Explores Controversial Housing Solutions Amidst Population Boom
Sydney explores controversial solutions to its housing crisis, including repurposing cemeteries and selling Defence land, to accommodate a projected population increase of 1.4 million by 2041.
Sydney Explores Controversial Housing Solutions Amidst Population Boom
Sydney explores controversial solutions to its housing crisis, including repurposing cemeteries and selling Defence land, to accommodate a projected population increase of 1.4 million by 2041.
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40% Bias Score
Bitcoin's Price Surge Prompts Protective Options Strategy
Fueled by anticipation of a Trump administration's pro-crypto policies, Bitcoin's price has almost doubled since September, exceeding \$100,000; an investor is using a put spread strategy on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) to hedge against potential price drops.
Bitcoin's Price Surge Prompts Protective Options Strategy
Fueled by anticipation of a Trump administration's pro-crypto policies, Bitcoin's price has almost doubled since September, exceeding \$100,000; an investor is using a put spread strategy on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) to hedge against potential price drops.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Attorney General Nominee's $3 Million Trump Media Link Raises Ethical Concerns
Pam Bondi, Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, earned nearly $3 million from a merger creating Trump Media & Technology Group, raising ethical concerns, despite her pledge to divest assets; other Trump cabinet picks also have links to the company.
Trump Attorney General Nominee's $3 Million Trump Media Link Raises Ethical Concerns
Pam Bondi, Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, earned nearly $3 million from a merger creating Trump Media & Technology Group, raising ethical concerns, despite her pledge to divest assets; other Trump cabinet picks also have links to the company.
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36% Bias Score
Strong Q4 Earnings Expected from 34 S&P 500 Companies
Next week, 34 S&P 500 companies, including Netflix, will report Q4 earnings, potentially exceeding expectations, with FactSet predicting a 12.3% growth; Wall Street favors several, such as Las Vegas Sands, Procter & Gamble, and Teledyne Technologies, showing significant upward revisions in earnings ...
Strong Q4 Earnings Expected from 34 S&P 500 Companies
Next week, 34 S&P 500 companies, including Netflix, will report Q4 earnings, potentially exceeding expectations, with FactSet predicting a 12.3% growth; Wall Street favors several, such as Las Vegas Sands, Procter & Gamble, and Teledyne Technologies, showing significant upward revisions in earnings ...
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48% Bias Score
Triple J at 50: Declining Ratings Challenge Youth Radio's Future
Australia's Triple J radio station celebrates 50 years, facing declining ratings amidst a youth shift to streaming, prompting questions about its future relevance and the impact of algorithmic curation on music discovery.
Triple J at 50: Declining Ratings Challenge Youth Radio's Future
Australia's Triple J radio station celebrates 50 years, facing declining ratings amidst a youth shift to streaming, prompting questions about its future relevance and the impact of algorithmic curation on music discovery.
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44% Bias Score