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Interesting Resources We Found for You

1. 529 plans are now a lot more valuable — here’s how to take advantage of the new benefits: [Click here]
529 plans remove one big restriction: the money can only be used for education. Here's what you need to know about 529 college savings plans, including what these changes may mean for you.

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Podcast: What Will 2024 Bring for Bitcoin?: [Click here]
In coordination with Bitcoin Park, ARK is pleased to introduce a monthly conversation with leaders in the Bitcoin space, to discuss everything happening in the rapidly-changing and still nascent Bitcoin ecosystem.

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Gary Gensler's Statement on Bitcoin ETF Approvals: [Click here]
Although the listing and trading of certain spot Bitcoin ETP shares was approved today, it does not imply approval or endorsement of Bitcoin.

4. WashU Olin’s third annual BIG IdeaBounce® powered by Poet&Quants is back.: [Click here]
This is an incredible opportunity to start or grow your business. Win or lose, you’ll hone your idea, get valuable exposure, and receive great input from the panel of expert judges.

5. Podcast: This advice will make you more persuasive: [Click here]
Tune in to learn how the likes of Donald Trump and Barack Obama use simple tactics to become more persuasive. And learn how you can become more persuasive by following these easy-to-apply tips.

Member-Made Videos

1. Saving and Investing for Retirement | Stocks | ETFs | Real Estate | IRAs | 401k: YouTube [Click here], Bilibili [Click here]
Video author: Zeo Chan, Xing Chen, Jeo Liang, Stephen Lin
Description: Introducing the basics of retirement plans, what to invest in, the power of compound interest, and the analysis of stock investments and real estate, and why you should save early for recent high school graduates and college students.

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Best Ways to Track Savings & Spendings | Personal Finance |Budgeting: YouTube [Click here], Bilibili [Click here]
Video author: Weilu Hou
Description: This video will introduce the concept of budgeting. We will explain what is budgeting along with the different ways to budget through the 50/30/20 method and downsizing and substituting methods. Free apps for budgeting will also be featured in order to help beginners with tracking their expenses virtually.

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