Will inflation moderate in 2022? Ben Bernanke, Federal Reserve chair from 2006-2014, was on a Schwab panel recently with Mark Carney, a former governor of the Bank of England. They discussed their outlook on inflation and interest rates for 2022. There may be changes coming to your Medicare plan you don’t know about. Sarah O’Brien of CNBC explains why participants need to review their current plan now. If you don’t understand digital assets, you’re not alone. How are they held and traded, and what is blockchain technology? Matthew Vincent describes how digital assets work for Financial Times.

Bernanke: Inflation Will Moderate In 2022 With 2% To 3% Growth And Full Employment — Bernanke was a keynote speaker at the opening day of the Schwab IMPACT conference, which was held virtually. He served as chair of the Federal Reserve Board from 2006 to 2014, a period which included the financial crisis. He spoke on a panel along with Mark Carney, a former governor of the Bank of England. Read more…

Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Soon. Here’s Why You Should Pay Attention — Open enrollment, which runs through Dec. 7, is when you can make changes to your plan that will take effect Jan. 1. While you aren’t required to do anything — your 2021 coverage generally would continue into 2022 — it’s worth at least checking to see if your current plan remains your best option, experts say. Read more…

What Are Digital Assets And How Are They Held? — How digital assets work is a mystery to many — how they are held, traded, and recorded in data bases. Matthew Vincent describes their advantages and risks for Financial Times. Read more…

 

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