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Concerns about the future of the Social Security Administration may tempt some workers to claim retirement benefits early.Yet experts warn that may not be the best decision.It’s no secret that Social Security is running low on funding. Fears that the program might not be able to pay benefits in the future — or that benefits might be cut — have prompted people to take their money earlier, even if it means receiving a smaller monthly payment for the rest of their lives.In 2024, the trustees projected the trust fund used to help pay retirement benefits may be depleted in 2033,…

In the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency and digital assets, innovation often outpaces regulation. While this has led to exciting opportunities and big returns, it’s also opened the door to risk, including the unfortunate reality of crypto platform bankruptcies. Consider This: 13 Cheap Cryptocurrencies With the Highest Potential Upside for You Find Out: 7 Tax Loopholes the Rich Use To Pay Less and Build More Wealth Several platforms and exchanges that went bust in the past have marred the crypto market space and given investors good cause to pause before dumping money into a volatile system. In turn, investors have been…

Picking a college is a major decision, but figuring out how to pay for it is an even bigger commitment.And with just a few days before National College Decision Day on May 1, many families are struggling to come to terms with both finding the “right-fit” school as well as wrestling with the sky-high cost and looming student debt balances. And all this while opportunities for federal loan forgiveness are dwindling.”Choosing a school is a personal and individual decision,” said Chris Ebeling, head of student lending at Citizens Financial Group.Academics, extracurriculars, campus culture and career services are key considerations, he…

The BlackRock iShares Bitcoin (BTC) Trust ETF (IBIT) saw $970.9 million in inflows, marking its second-largest net inflow since launching in January 2024, according to Farside data. Monday accounted for $591.2 million in new capital, which saw heavy outflows from competitors: Fidelity’s FBTC lost $86.9 million, Bitwise’s BITB dropped $21.1 million, and ARK’s ARKB saw $226.3 million in outflows. The rise comes alongside a 7.2% rise in BTC over the past seven days with it now trading at $94,900. Since April 22, IBIT has amassed over $4.5 billion in net inflows, bucking the market trend. Industry experts have taken note.…

BEIJING, CHINA – NOVEMBER 9: U.S. President Donald Trump takes part in a welcoming ceremony with … More China’s President Xi Jinping on November 9, 2017 in Beijing, China. Trump is on a 10-day trip to Asia. (Photo by Thomas Peter-Pool/Getty Images)Getty Images The sympathy calls have been coming in. A good part of my audit practice revolves around working with Chinese companies. Friends want to know if I’m “okay” as the Trump administration continues to build its tariff policies around American industry. The short answer is: I’m more worried about America than China at this point. A tariff of…

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., April 28, 2025. Brendan McDermid | ReutersPeriods of extreme volatility in the stock market may feel painful for investors — but such periods are generally followed by strong stock returns, if history is a guide, according to market analysts.In that sense, many investors would be wise not to sell stocks — and should perhaps even buy more, analysts said.The VIX index, also known at the Wall Street fear gauge, measures the market’s estimate of expected volatility in the S&P 500 stock index.When the…

By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin (BTC) remains stuck near the $95,000 mark, apparently unfazed by the Canadian election result, which saw the crypto-friendly candidate for prime minister lose his seat. Key macroeconomic data due later this week could serve as a catalyst for bitcoin’s next move, with the standout being Friday’s non-farm payrolls report. In the meantime, the largest cryptocurrency is reaching a series of higher lows and lower highs, forming a symmetrical triangle consolidation pattern. This setup following a strong uptrend typically implies a continuation. A decisive breakout above $95,500 could spark the…

The stock market is riding the waves of fear and optimism related to President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Further downside may be in the cards in the short term as well as in the long term if the tariffs bring on a recession or exacerbate inflation. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » But Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is showing some very interesting behavior at the moment. It might even be confirming a hypothesized part of its investment thesis that wasn’t fully supported by the evidence…

Chairman Tim Walberg, R-Mich., attends the House Education and Workforce Committee hearing on “The State of American Education” in the Ryaburn House Office Building on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Bill Clark | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesHouse Education and Workforce Committee Republicans have released their plan to overhaul the country’s student loan and financial aid system, calling for limits on student borrowing and a reduction to the repayment options for borrowers.The GOP measure, known as the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan, is aimed at helping Republicans pass President Donald Trump’s tax cuts.”For decades Congress has responded to the…

Bitcoin staking protocol Solv, which has over $2 billion worth of BTC locked on its platform, announced Tuesday the launch of a Shariah-compliant yield product called SolvBTC.core. The new offering, a liquid staking token for BTC, has been developed in collaboration with the Core ecosystem, which offers a range of DeFi applications, including lending, restaking, liquid staking and decentralized exchanges. Created with guidance from Nawa Finance and accredited by Amanie Advisors for Shariah compliance, SolvBTC.CORE generates yield by securing the Core blockchain network and engaging in on-chain DeFi activities while adhering to Islamic finance principles. Solv Protocol enables BTC holders…