Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate President Donald Trump’s support of crypto markets has led to a slew of changes this year. Regulatory crackdowns have…
Gold seems to be hitting new all-time highs month after month. The yellow metal soared through $3,600 an ounce in early September, and judging by the commodity’s price chart, the sky’s the limit. One major…
Tax credits and tax deductions are two powerful ways to save money on your taxes. Credits cut your tax bill dollar-for-dollar — they’re the most valuable type of tax benefit for most taxpayers — while deductions reduce the amount of income subject to tax, which lowers your overall bill. If…
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Things have never been better for the U.S. crypto industry, and the Winklevoss twins, Tyler and Cameron, have a roadmap to keep it that way after donating $21 million in bitcoin to the Digital Freedom Fund PAC, which supports pro-crypto candidates. “The midterms are critical to keeping the American…
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