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With Bitcoin's popularity increasing, what new regulations will we see?
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Jan 15, 2021
Those looking to dip their toes into Bitcoin expect the same regulatory clarity and protections that come with traditional assets.
With Biden, could we be headed toward tougher standards for financial advisers?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Daniel Shin
Dec 11, 2020
Biden's platform touches on toughening rules that make financial advisers legally obligated to put clients' interests first.
Gold hits record amid investor skepticism of economy, stocks, bonds
by
Scott Tong
Jul 27, 2020
When there’s no other good answer, people buy gold.
The best investment portfolio for these times is the one you can live with
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Mar 17, 2020
What if you need your money in two years, 10 years or 25 years? It makes a huge difference about how to think about this coronavirus quarter.
How has the stock market affected your retirement?
Aug 15, 2019
Volatile markets can cause your retirement fund to drop.
Looking at wealth management through a "gender lens"
by
Renata Sago
Jan 15, 2019
Last year, investors put $2.4 billion into assets that promote gender equality.
Fed Board of Governors to consider changes to Volcker rule
May 29, 2018
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to take up a proposal to relax the Volcker rule. That’s the measure passed in 2010 as part of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law. Big banks say the Volcker rule, which is designed to protect depositor money from risky investments, is too expensive and constraining. Click the audio […]
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The best personal finance books for recent college grads
by
Ali Oshinskie
and David Brancaccio
May 18, 2018
Marketplace contributor Chris Farrell shares some of his recommendations.
Toronto is building a billion-dollar mini smart city
by
Molly Wood
and Kristin Schwab
Nov 16, 2017
The city partnered with an Alphabet subsidiary to bring new tech to its waterfront.
GE cuts dividend but shareholders may ultimately benefit
by
Ryan Kailath
Nov 13, 2017
General Electric announced today that all is maybe not well inside the multinational conglomerate empire. CEO John Flannery said the next couple years will be less profitable than previously thought and that, among other changes, he company will cut its annual dividend in half. That may sound scary if you’re holding some GE stock, or […]