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Retirement law lets employers pair emergency savings and 401(k)s, but few are doing so

Although employers have been allowed since 2024 to offer two new emergency savings options tied to 401(k)s, few have done so.

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Home sellers start getting lower prices at 70, research shows — and the gap widens with age

Two factors contribute to older homeowners receiving less money at sale, according to new research: lack of upkeep and selling privately.

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Berkshire CEO Abel praises Kraft Heinz for turnaround on planned split

Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO likes the surprise course reversal announced this week by the new CEO of Kraft Heinz.

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Figure Markets 4.23M Blockchain Shares In Secondary Offer

Feb 13, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Digital Assets and Capital Markets Figure Opens Secondary Sale Of Blockchain Common Stock On February 13 2026, Figure Technology Solutions’ started marketing secondary offering for up to 4,230,000 shares of its Series A Blockchain Common Stock. Figure also intends to repurchase up to $30 million of


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NCFA Weekly Fintech Intelligence Feb 7-13, 2026

NCFA Fintech Whisperer | Feb 7 to Feb 13, 2026 This live weekly NCFA intelligence page tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs build, sell, raise capital, and operate under scrutiny. Coverage prioritizes Canada and includes global events that directly influence competitive conditions, market access, and execution realities across fintech sectors.  This page will


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Average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, early filing data shows

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, according to early filing data. Here's what taxpayers can expect.

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Early estimates point to lower Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027

Social Security beneficiaries saw a 2.8% boost to their checks in 2026. New estimates for 2027 find the cost-of-living adjustment may not be much higher.

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Senators call for longer timeline for retroactive Social Security Fairness Act payments

Several senators are calling on the Social Security Administration to reconsider what they say is a flaw in the implementation of the law.

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NCFA Weekly Fintech Intelligence Feb 7-Feb 13, 2026

NCFA Fintech Whisperer | Feb 7 to Feb 13, 2026 This live weekly NCFA intelligence page tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs build, sell, raise capital, and operate under scrutiny. Coverage prioritizes Canada and includes global events that directly influence competitive conditions, market access, and execution realities across fintech sectors.  This page will


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MrBeast Buys Step And Targets Youth Banking

Youth Banking Acquisition | February 13, 2027 Youth Accounts Meet Creator Scale and A New Growth Playbook On February 9, 2026, MrBeast and Beast Industries announced the acquisition of Step, who currently serves 7 million users and has high profile listed investors including the likes of Stephen Curry, Charli D’Amelio, Justin Timberlake, Will Smith, and


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Assessing Customer Retention Metrics

One of the first challenges for a startup is acquiring customers. Once customers have been acquired, a new challenge emerges: retaining them. For investors, understanding how a startup manages customer retention is an important metric to consider. In this blog, … Continue reading


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Here’s the inflation breakdown for January 2026 — in one chart

The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.

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K-shaped economy looks more like 'jaws of a crocodile,' economist says: What's widening the gap

There are signs that middle-income households have slowed spending. This makes the K-shaped economy look more like the “jaws of a crocodile,” an expert says

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Average tax refund is up 22%, Bessent says — what filers can expect this season

The average tax refund is 22% higher this season, Treasury Secretary and acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent said Friday. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

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Do You Know The Shocking Fintech Trends Reshaping 2026

February 12, 2026 In Canada, innovators have started noticing a new platform called 'ufa'. Due to its unique features and offerings, the platform is expected to revolutionize financing for startups and small businesses for the uncertain economy and the present time of the financing alternatives. It also shows the evolution of the kinds of financing


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