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Cash may feel safe when stocks slide, but it has risks

Cash may feel safe when stocks slide, but it has risks

Investors who shift away from stocks for perceived safe havens like cash are likely sacrificing their well-being decades from now.

1 year ago
Insights from Jamie Dimon’s 2024 Letter to Shareholders

Insights from Jamie Dimon’s 2024 Letter to Shareholders

Markets and Economy | April 15, 2025 Jamie Dimon’s 2024 Letter Outlines Global Risks and Advice for Leaders On April 7 2025, CEO Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase published his annual 2024 letter to shareholders (58 page PDF), which is widely read by business and policy leaders around the globe.  This year's edition, his messages


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1 year ago
Mind Over Machine: Neuralink’s History and Milestones

Mind Over Machine: Neuralink’s History and Milestones

Originally inspired by the science fiction concept of neural lace portrayed in Iain M. Banks’ The Culture series, Neuralink is designing a fully integrated BCI system, a sophisticated setup designed to facilitate direct communication between the brain and external devices. … Continue reading


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1 year ago
This homeowner cut her heating bill in half — and got a $1,200 tax credit

This homeowner cut her heating bill in half — and got a $1,200 tax credit

The energy efficient home improvement credit offers up to $3,200 a year to taxpayers. Republicans may scrap the tax break as part of their legislative agenda.

1 year ago
IRS Crypto Rollback Raises Questions for Canada

IRS Crypto Rollback Raises Questions for Canada

Crypto Regulation | April 15, 2025 Trump Repeals IRS Crypto Reporting Rule. Here's Why Fintechs in Canada Should Pay Attention On April 10, 2025, U.S. President Trump signed a bill cancelling a key IRS crypto reporting rule that would have required decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms to report customer transactions to the tax agency. See:  UK


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1 year ago
Plaid Raises $575M to Scale Fintech Infrastructure

Plaid Raises $575M to Scale Fintech Infrastructure

Financing | April 14, 2025 Plaid’s $575 Million Series D Signals a Deeper Strategy in Fintech Data and Embedded AI Financial infrastructure provider, Plaid, announced on April 3 2025, that they raised $575 million Series D at a valuation of $6.1 billion valuation led by Frank Templeton, BlackRock, Fidelity, and others including existing investors such


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1 year ago
There's another surprise tax deadline on April 15. Here's how to avoid penalties, experts say

There's another surprise tax deadline on April 15. Here's how to avoid penalties, experts say

The first-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2025 is April 15, which is also the federal tax due date for most filers. Here's how to avoid penalties.

1 year ago
Strengthening Resilience and Leading Through Uncertainty

Strengthening Resilience and Leading Through Uncertainty

Leadership | April 14, 2025 Why Embracing Uncertainty Can Help Founders Gain Insight (During Chaos) In an economic climate where geopolitical tensions are high and markets volatile with inflation spikes and policy u-turns, founders and innovators that embrace uncertainty can gain an edge.  Uncertainty isn't a side effect of innovation, it's the starting line.  Inspired


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1 year ago
With time running out, here are some tax tips for last-minute filers

With time running out, here are some tax tips for last-minute filers

The deadline to file a 2024 federal tax return in the U.S. is April 15. Here's what you need to know now about dates, documents and extensions.

1 year ago
More than 60% of CEOs expect a recession in the next 6 months as tariff turmoil grows, survey says

More than 60% of CEOs expect a recession in the next 6 months as tariff turmoil grows, survey says

A rising share of America's top executives sees a recessionary period on the horizon.

1 year ago
Navigating SEO for Effective Crowdfunding

Navigating SEO for Effective Crowdfunding

April 14, 2025 If you’re running a crowdfunding campaign, visibility is key. Without the right SEO strategy, potential backers may never find your project. Below is a practical, research-backed guide to improving your campaign’s visibility through SEO. 1. Understand Your Audience First Start by knowing who you’re targeting. This helps shape your keywords, content, and


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1 year ago
How a trade war could impact the price of clothing: 'Ultimately no one wins,' expert says

How a trade war could impact the price of clothing: 'Ultimately no one wins,' expert says

Few consumer goods are immune from the effects of new tariffs on imported goods, but apparel may be among the hardest hit.

1 year ago
Democratic senators press Social Security Administration on reports of 'dangerous' employee cuts

Democratic senators press Social Security Administration on reports of 'dangerous' employee cuts

Reported plans to cut staff at an important Social Security Administration department would be "dangerous," Democratic senators wrote in a letter to the agency.

1 year ago
Top Wall Street analysts find these 3 stocks attractive in these challenging times

Top Wall Street analysts find these 3 stocks attractive in these challenging times

TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights three stocks favored by the Street's top pros, including Affirm Holdings and TJX Companies.

1 year ago
Trump tariffs on China will soon bring 'irreversible' damage to many American businesses

Trump tariffs on China will soon bring 'irreversible' damage to many American businesses

Apple's iPhone and other tech got a reprieve from Trump's China tariffs policy, but most businesses will soon face 'irreversible' damage from the trade war.

1 year ago