City of London commuters (AFP via Getty Images) MPs are set to grill top City firms on their lackluster efforts towards gender equality, launching a new inquiry into sexism in the UK finance sector. The committee is today calling for evidence “on the barriers faced by women in financial services”. Among the topics to be…
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We’re Entering a New Era of Shady Campaign Finance
You don’t become a billionaire without being clever with money, but Doug Burgum’s latest scheme is a head-scratcher: The North Dakota governor is offering $20 gift cards to people who donate one greenback dollar to his presidential campaign. His fellow candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is offering a 10 percent commission to anyone who brings in donations….
Gun violence intervention and other initiatives were overlooked while the councilman gained
Councilman W. Howard Myers, front and center, walks into the Petersburg District Court for a hearing on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. PETERSBURG—During the pandemic, the federal government dispersed billions of dollars throughout the states to help them respond to the economic impacts and shore up infrastructure. The money had to be spent in four areas:…
‘The Bear’ Season 2: Six Pressing Financial Questions
The Bears is not a show about crime, per se—it’s just one in which there happens to be a lot of it. A partial list of malfeasance in 2022’s debut season includes aggravated assault, a stabbing, drugging an entire birthday party’s worth of children with Xanax, selling cocaine, Explicitly directing an employee to keep selling…
Layer-2 DeFi Project Rodeo Finance Hacked for 472 Ethereum
Arbitrum-based Rodeo Finance has lost $888,000 in a recent attack. A “Force Investment” hack was deployed, allowing the attacker to steal 472 Ethereum ($888,000). The wallet later sent 150 ETH into the Tornado Cash mixer, leaving 371 ETH remaining in the wallet. The exploiter originally funded 50 ETH from Tornado Cash to execute the hack….
Financial gifts: Everything you need to know before helping your loved ones financially
Financial gifts: Everything you need to know before helping your loved ones financially From taxes to family tension around the inheritance, does your plan cover everything? Approaching retirement is undoubtedly an exciting time for many, as their decades-long journey of diligent savings and hard work is rewarded with new and exciting pursuits. However, over…
Coping with the crushing reality of the sandwich generation
Breadcrumb Trail Links Personal Finance Family Finance Five tools to manage stress when it hits Published July 02, 2023 • Last updated 5 days ago • 5 minute read Caring for aging parents while raising young children is challenging. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may…
As housing costs soar, some financial analysts advise scrapping the 30% rule
If you have ever applied for social housing or a mortgage, or even tried to figure out your budget, you probably have come across this figure: 30 per cent. That’s the often-touted maximum percentage of your income that you should spend on a home. But in an age where the average one-bedroom apartment in Vancouver…