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Founder Salaries: Insights from Europe, U.S., and Canada

Founder Salaries: Insights from Europe, U.S., and Canada

Salary Report | Jan 13, 2025 What Startup Founders Really Earn: Lessons from Creandum and Insights for Canada Have you ever had the task of determining how much to pay yourself?  Well it's a key question that Startup founders face around the globe who must balance the company's growth (and runway) with a founder's personal


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New Social Security benefit legislation may worsen insolvency. Broad reform remains elusive, experts say

New Social Security benefit legislation may worsen insolvency. Broad reform remains elusive, experts say

The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on Jan. 5 following years of lobbying efforts. Why policy experts are not happy about the change.

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The Role of Content Marketing in Fintech Crowdfunding

The Role of Content Marketing in Fintech Crowdfunding

Jan 13, 2025 The integration of content marketing to fintech crowdfunding has changed the way projects and businesses seek funding. Crowdfunding platforms rely heavily on compelling narratives and information dissemination to secure trust and engagement from potential investors. Though it is evident that content marketing offers many advantages, a critical assessment shows that it largely


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Biden's total student debt relief passes $183 billion, after he forgives another 150,000 borrowers

Biden's total student debt relief passes $183 billion, after he forgives another 150,000 borrowers

In his final days in office, President Joe Biden announced that his administration would forgive student debt for more than 150,000 borrowers.

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What Toronto Can Learn from Tel Aviv’s Start-Up Scene

What Toronto Can Learn from Tel Aviv’s Start-Up Scene

Jan 13, 2025 Toronto is no stranger to innovation, but what if it could take its start-up ecosystem to the next level? Israel, often referred to as the “Start-Up Nation,” has become a global hub for entrepreneurship and high tech. Tel Aviv's thriving start-up ecosystem offers valuable lessons for cities like Toronto looking to solidify


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More than a million student loan borrowers got debt forgiven in 2024. What to know at tax time

More than a million student loan borrowers got debt forgiven in 2024. What to know at tax time

If your student loans were forgiven in 2024, you may be wondering if there are any tax implications.

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Top Wall Street analysts like the growth opportunities for these three stocks

Top Wall Street analysts like the growth opportunities for these three stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service underscores three stocks favored by the Street's top pros, including Uber Technologies and Nvidia.

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Bitcoin soared in 2024. How much — if any — should you own?

Bitcoin soared in 2024. How much — if any — should you own?

The crypto asset was the top performer in 2024, rising about 125%. But finance pros say bitcoin should generally not account for over 5% of your portfolio.

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Activist Browning West wants to collaborate as CAE selects a new leader. Here’s what can happen next

Activist Browning West wants to collaborate as CAE selects a new leader. Here’s what can happen next

The firm sent a letter to the aviation services company's board, calling for a collaboration as CAE shops for a new CEO.

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It's 'Dry January.' Here's how much you can save by not drinking for a month

It's 'Dry January.' Here's how much you can save by not drinking for a month

Giving up alcohol for 31 days is associated with numerous health benefits. But for a growing number of adults, saving money is a top motivator.

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IRS announces the start of the 2025 tax season

IRS announces the start of the 2025 tax season

The 2025 tax season will begin on Jan. 27 for individual taxpayers. Here are some options to file your 2024 taxes for free.

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Musk Says Human Data for AI Training is Depleted

Musk Says Human Data for AI Training is Depleted

AI Data | Jan 10, 2025 AI Hits a Data Wall.  What Does This Mean for Fintech and Investors? AI's data feedback loop was predicted a couple years ago to end in 'model collapse'.  Well, as reported in a Guardian article, Elon Musk just boldly stated that artificial intelligence systems have already exhausted all human-generated


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IRS announces the start of 2025 tax season

IRS announces the start of 2025 tax season

The 2025 tax season will begin on Jan. 27 for individual taxpayers. Here are some options to file your 2024 taxes for free.

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MicroVentures Portfolio Company: ServiceTitan’s History and Milestones

MicroVentures Portfolio Company: ServiceTitan’s History and Milestones

ServiceTitan has built a field service management platform that helps businesses in the HVAC, plumbing, lawn care, and other industries manage scheduling, invoicing, payments, and administrative work. Conducting one of the last IPOs of 2024, let’s dive into ServiceTitan’s history … Continue reading


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Book: The Law for Founders ? Protecting Your Startup

Book: The Law for Founders ? Protecting Your Startup

NCFA Advisor Book | Jan 9, 2025 The Law for Founders by John Wires ? Essential Read for Every Canadian Entrepreneur The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA) is thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our founding members and esteemed advisors, John Wires (JW), as he launches an essential read book for every


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