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Home Equity Loans Offer Significant Savings Compared to Credit Cards and Personal Loans

Currently, home equity loans average 8.4% interest, significantly less than credit cards (23%+) and personal loans (12%+), offering substantial savings due to lower lender risk; a \$50,000, 10-year home equity loan at 8% costs \$22,800 in interest versus over \$36,000 for a similar personal loan.

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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches \$1.15 Billion, But Taxes Significantly Reduce Winnings

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached \$1.15 billion, the fifth largest in history; however, taxes significantly reduce the actual amount a winner receives, which depends on the payout option and their state of residence and purchase.

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Market Movers: Nordstrom Privatization, Novo Nordisk Rebound, and Tech MA

In midday trading, Nordstrom shares fell over 1% following its \$6.25 billion buyout, while Novo Nordisk shares rebounded after a previous drop; Honda surged over 11% on merger talks with Nissan; Xerox rose 7% on its Lexmark acquisition; Despegar.com soared 32% on Prosus's buyout; and Traws Pharma j...

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Understanding Your 401(k) Notices: When to Act

This article details how to understand various 401(k) plan notices, including automatic enrollment, safe harbor, qualified default investment alternatives, summary plan descriptions, annual fee disclosures, and plan amendment notices, explaining when action is required to optimize retirement savings...

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FC Barcelona Approves Record-Breaking Nike Sponsorship

FC Barcelona's extraordinary assembly overwhelmingly approved a new 14-year Nike sponsorship, projected to generate €127 million annually, including a €158 million signing bonus, significantly improving the club's financial standing and aiding in La Liga's financial fair play regulations.

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Alberta's CPP Exit Plan Delayed by Lack of Asset Calculation

Alberta's plan to exit the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is delayed because a recent report by the Office of the Chief Actuary lacks the specific calculations needed for a provincial referendum, despite the CPP holding \$647 billion in assets.

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Contrasting Insider Trading Activity: Kelt Exploration's Buy vs. Sales at BCE, CIBC, and Loblaw

Recent insider trading activity shows Kelt Exploration Ltd.'s CEO, David Wilson, purchased 656,900 shares on December 17th, while BCE Inc., CIBC, and Loblaw Companies Ltd. experienced insider share sales between December 10th and 18th; these transactions totaled over \$9 million in proceeds.

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Quiet Christmas Eve Trading: Yields Rise, FDA Ends Zepbound Shortage

On December 24th, U.S. stock futures were mostly unchanged, while the 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields hit their highest points since May 30th and April 26th, respectively; all U.S. markets closed at 1 p.m. ET, and low trading volume is expected.

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Bitcoin's Volatility Challenges Claims of Inherent Value

Bitcoin's price surges, despite claims that its value isn't tied to traditional economic fundamentals but solely to supply and demand, are challenged by the coin's historical volatility, including significant bear markets.

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EU to Confiscate Frozen Russian Assets, Despite Geopolitical Risks

The EU plans to confiscate approximately €200-260 billion in frozen Russian assets held within the EU, using the funds to aid Ukraine; this action may affect the value of the Euro and provoke retaliation from Russia.

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Israel Increases Standard VAT Rate to 18%

Israel's standard VAT rate increased to 18% on January 1, 2025, impacting businesses and consumers through changes in invoicing and pricing for goods and services, with variations based on the transaction type and the seller's annual sales.

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Alberta's CPP Referendum Delayed by Funding Dispute

Alberta's plan for a provincial pension referendum is stalled due to the federal government's unclear calculation of Alberta's share of the \$647-billion Canada Pension Plan, despite the federal government sharing a report with the provinces detailing how the assets would be divided if a province we...

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