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Investing | Jul 23, 2024 SEC Approves Spot Ether ETFs to Kickstart a New Era for Crypto Investments The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved multiple spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to begin trading today, marking a watershed moment and regulated channel for investors to obtain exposure to the second-largest cryptocurrency by

There are a variety of financial instruments that entrepreneurs and startups can choose to utilize when raising capital. Some of the more well-known choices include common stock, preferred stock, and convertible notes, but another alternative is a crowd note. Primarily … Continue reading →

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The summer heat might be slowing down home sale foot traffic in your area. If it's too hot, here are things to consider as a summer home seller.

The IRS has finalized rules on required withdrawals for certain inherited individual retirement accounts and other plans. Here's how it could affect your taxes.

Funding | Jul 23, 2024 Canadian ventures Cohere and Clio secure series D and series F respectively, reaching new valuations Canadian startups, Cohere and Clio, are making headlines this week by announcing major fundraising rounds, showcasing the potential and strength of Canada's innovation economy and technology sector. See:  Generative AI Myths That Founders Should Know

One barrier toward homeownership is having enough saved. Experts say down payment assistance programs may be worth another look.

Leadership | Jul 23, 2024 "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." – Thomas Edison Failure contains perhaps the greatest insights for future success (assuming one is willing to learn from it!). While there are a myriad of pitfalls to avoid as an entrepreneur (or investor), below we look at

Some Gen Xers are becoming eligible for penalty-free retirement withdrawals. But it's the "most expensive place to get money," one expert cautions.

Berkshire Hathaway trimmed its gigantic Bank of America holding for the first time in four and a half years following the bank's strong 2024 run.

Regulation | Jul 22, 2024 CFPB Proposes New Earned Wage Access Rules and Implications for Canadian Stakeholders The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) of the United States has issued new interpretive regulations for Earned Wage Access (EWA) providers. These policies are intended to improve openness and consumer protection in the financial sector. While the new

With Kamala Harris as the frontrunner to replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee, here's what to know about where she stands on key money issues.

With President Joe Biden officially out of the election, experts are watching for tax policy from Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic frontrunner.

Digital Services Taxes | Jul 22, 2024 What You Need to Know About Canada's New 3% Digital Services Tax (DST) Canada has adopted a new Digital Services Tax (DST), which imposes a 3% tax on digital services revenue retroactively to January 1, 2022. This tax is intended to collect revenue from the expanding digital economy

The new funds are expected to begin trading as soon as Tuesday.

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