[BBC News, Getty Images] Bitcoin, the world’s best-known cryptocurrency, has jumped above $17,000 (£12,800) to hit a three-year high. The digital currency has suffered plenty of wild price swings since it was launched in 2009. But investors have been flocking to cryptocurrencies during the pandemic-driven volatility on global stock markets. […]
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[Bloomberg] Largest cryptocurrency is approaching highs set in late 2017 Digital asset mania dominated holiday discussions not long ago Three years ago, Bitcoin’s historic surge dominated Thanksgiving dinner conversations. This year, the cryptocurrency is in the midst of another notable rally and yet almost no one’s talking about it. How fevered has Bitcoin’s […]
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[Business Insider] I recently considered refinancing the mortgage on my new home but ultimately decided against it because the math didn’t make sense. If I rolled closing costs into my new loan, my monthly payment would have gone up. I considered paying the closing costs up front, but a formula […]
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[Business Insider, Shutterstock] People who are good with money have a lot of habits in common — often, they’re frugal and prioritize putting money towards things that build wealth. For many, this means spending on things like investments in the stock market or real estate, educational expenses for themselves or children, or […]
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[Bloomberg] Largest cryptocurrency has surged almost 30% in October JPM Coin said to be used soon for the first time by a customer Bitcoin is approaching levels not seen since just after the burst of the cryptocurrency market bubble almost three years ago. The biggest digital token by market value […]
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[Forbes, Getty Images] OBSERVATIONS FROM THE FINTECH SNARK TANK PayPal announced that it has been granted a conditional Bitlicense by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). The license will enable PayPal to launch a new service that will enable its customers to: Buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency […]
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[CNBC] When I got laid off from my job in 2015, I promised myself that I’d do whatever it took to become my own boss and never go back to a full-time job. It was a goal that came with many brainstorm sessions and lots of Excel spreadsheets. In the end, I […]
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[Business Insider] My parents had four pillars that guided their financial decisions: invest in yourself, spend according to your values, march to the beat of your own drum, and give back to your community. These pillars helped them buy land and maintain a working farm that fed our family, grow […]
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[Business Insider] I created a “do not spend for two years” fund — money that I want to use down the road to start a new business venture or pay for my honeymoon. In the meantime, I want to earn the most interest possible, so I got some advice from […]
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PayPal’s new cryptocurrency service will launch in the U.S. in the coming weeks and features bitcoin, ethereum, bitcoin cash and litecoin. By early 2021, the company also plans to let customers use crypto to pay for things from its network of 26 million retailers. The announcement comes as more financial […]
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