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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has warned that the risks of mounting U.S. government debt were far greater than the credit rating agencies were conveying. What Happened: Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, took to X after the Moody’s downgrade and highlighted the concerns raised...

This post was updated to correct a typo in the headline. Renowned investor Peter Lynch recently opened up about his early experiences with the stock market, his initial investment, and the philosophy that has guided his successful career. Lynch, who rose to prominence...

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is instilling in his children the importance of self-reliance and entrepreneurship. What Happened: O’Neal, who has a net worth of approximately $500 million, has made successful investments in real estate, technology, and entertainment. He owns...

In a recent interview, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal shared his financial advice and money-saving tips. What Happened: The NBA superstar, who has amassed an estimated $700 million throughout his illustrious career, underscored the significance of saving. Shaq’s personal wallet includes a...

The role of stablecoins in transforming global payments emerged as a central theme during a panel discussion at the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference. Panelist Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, described stablecoins as a driving force behind a new financial system, particularly in regions...

With rising global interest in central bank digital currency (CBDCs), Mastercard (NYSE: MA) is firm on supporting the central bank with its CBDC program which was initially launched in August 2023. The program’s partners include Ripple, Consensys, Fluency, and Fireblocks. “Our goal is...

What's the dollar amount that would let you breathe easy, retire early, or just feel content? For serial entrepreneur Andrew Wilkinson, the topic recently caught the attention of his X (formerly Twitter) followers. The question was: "What is your ‘enough' number? How much money do you need in your...

A 13-year-old girl in China spent her family's life savings, approximately $64,000, on pay-to-play mobile video games. According to Insider, the teen's mother, Gong Yiwang, was taken by surprise when she received a phone call from the school informing her about her daughter's...

Selling products on Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and getting them listed on the front page involves a combination of strategies and skills. At the same time, a definitive formula for achieving front-page placement is also essential for the key considerations to maximize your...

You’ve probably heard that “money can’t buy happiness.” This belief stems from a 2010 paper by Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman and economist Angus Deaton, which fundamentally reshaped our collective understanding of the relationship between money and happiness....

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), overseeing the emergency breakup of SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB), will sell assets and make a portion of clients' uninsured deposits available as soon as Monday. The initial payout would be made to SVB's distressed...

Twitter CEO Elon Musk reportedly tried to sell the plants at the company's office to his employees. According to an engineer, who is still employed by Twitter, Musk's focus has only been on money.  The anonymous engineer told the BBC that Musk...

Green Check Verified, a fintech provider of compliant cannabis banking solutions and services, announced on Thursday its partnership with Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union. Together, SCFCU will enlist GCV to launch Flora, the credit union’s newly formed cannabis banking program. This...

An old video of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk is going around on social media again. The footage where Musk says that "money has no power in itself" has gone viral on Twitter.  The video clip was from April after Musk announced his intention to buy Twitter. "People get...

CanPay has surpassed half a billion dollars in transparent transactions in states where cannabis is legal. CanPay, which provides an easy-to-use app that allows consumers to pay for purchases at cannabis retailers with a simple debit from their checking account, is now used at more than 800...