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Partner of US veteran killed fighting for Ukraine says its army never told her and she found out from Facebook

Funeral service of Bryan Young, Luke Lucyszyn, and Edvard Selander Patrignani in Kyiv, Ukraine. Maria Lipka A US Army veteran was killed in July while volunteering to defend Ukraine from Russia’s invasion. Bryan Young’s partner, Maria Lipka, told Insider that she found out about his death on Facebook.  She also accused Young’s commander of calling…

Jamie Dimon sees the Fed hiking rates to the highest in 15 years, but warns that may still not be enough to tame inflation

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon. Reuters, Mike Theiler JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that inflation is eroding everything even as consumer spending remains robust.  He added that the Fed will have to raise rates to 5% and holding them there for three to six months, but that may not be sufficient.  Geopolitical risks, too, threaten the…

Goldman Sachs plans to spend millions on crypto-related investments after FTX’s downfall, report says

AP Goldman Sachs plans on spending tens of millions on crypto company investments, Reuters reported. The banking giant has already invested in 11 digital asset firms. “We have seen more client interest since the demise of FTX,” Goldman’s head of digital assets said. Goldman Sachs hasn’t pulled back on its digital asset plans despite the…

Jamie Dimon says cryptocurrencies are like ‘pet rocks’ and blasts the industry as a ‘complete sideshow’

Jamie Dimon said the US economy remains strong. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan, likened cryptocurrencies to “pet rocks” in a CNBC interview Tuesday.  He said regulators should be focused more on the crypto industry, as opposed to big banks.  “I think crypto is a complete sideshow,” Dimon said.  JPMorgan CEO Jamie…

Elon Musk converts some Twitter offices into bedrooms at San Francisco HQ in light of ‘hardcore’ ultimatum

Elon Musk’s Twitter has converted some offices into bedrooms at its headquarters in San Francisco, Forbes reported. BRITTA PEDERSEN/POOL/AFP/Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Elon Musk has fitted out Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters with bedrooms, sources say. One bedroom has a queen size bed, a bedside table, two armchairs, and an orange carpet, per Forbes….

Not having a college degree matters most early in your career. But there are workarounds for young workers.

A four-year degree was once an unquestioned requirement for most desk jobs. Not anymore. Fizkes/Getty Images Research suggests a college degree isn’t as much of a requirement as it once was for many jobs. But it can be hard for early-career job seekers without degrees to get noticed by hiring managers. Recruiters say candidates need…

Are moving expenses tax deductible? Only for active duty military and their families

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Moving expenses are no longer tax deductible for many Americans. Justin Lambert/DigitalVision/Getty…

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates: December 6, 2022 | Rates inch up

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. After dropping below 6% for the first time since September last week,…

Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel says stocks are set for a big rally in 2023 as productivity rises and interest rates fall

Jeremy Siegel Getty Images Jeremy Siegel expects a rising stock market in 2023 as interest rates finally reverse part of their 2022 gains.Additionally, he expects economic productivity to increase as companies get more efficient.“Productivity is going to go up, that improves margins and that’s good for profits,” Siegel said. US stocks are poised to reverse…