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Consumers are still buying more than last year, but spending growth is slowing as the economy cools, says Jack Kleinhenz, the NRF's chief economist.

Startup Funding | Aug 23, 2023 Vancouver's Browse AI has marked a significant milestone by securing US$2.8M in seed funding. This achievement underscores the startup's potential and its growing influence in the tech landscape. A Visionary Beginning Founded with a mission to make the web more equal and accessible, Browse AI identified a gap in

Here are some of the key tax policy issues experts are watching for at the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday.

Consumers are paying more than ever to finance a new vehicle in 2023, and shoppers in Texas and Wyoming committed to monthly payments of $1,000 and more.

Canadian Fintech Funding | Aug 23, 2023 In 2023's first half, Canadian fintech saw a significant three-fold decline in investments, reaching lows reminiscent of the early COVID-19 days, primarily due to economic uncertainties. KPMG in Canada reported investments of US$353.7 million over 57 deals, a stark contrast to the previous year's figures. Geoff Rush of

OpEd Analysis | Aug 23, 2023 In a recent op-ed piece from The Globe and Mail, authors David Dodge and Bob Fay shed light on Canada's outdated banking and payments system. Highlighting the inefficiencies and delays faced by consumers, they emphasize the urgent need for modernization. Drawing comparisons with other nations that have successfully implemented

Massachusetts announced this week it would be awarding more than $140 million in student loan relief to over 2,900 workers in the state.

Report | Aug 23, 2023 The McKinsey report titled 'The State of Diversity in Global Private Markets 2022", presents new research that captures regional differences in diversity within private equity and discusses the role of institutional investors as catalysts for change. Key Insights Scope of the report: The research focuses on diversity in the global

Main Street confidence is back at an all-time low, with notable sentiment drops related to President Biden and big banks, according to CNBC, SurveyMonkey data.

It's the first time young investors have experienced high interest rates and inflation — and 87% have traded stocks as a result this year, a survey found.

On a recent episode of his podcast, actor Dax Shepard said he feels "out-of-hand financial insecurity" amid the Hollywood strike.

Workers want a flexible schedule – and a four-day work week is at the top of their wish lists, according to a new survey from Bankrate.

Main Street confidence is back at an all-time low, with notable sentiment drops related to President Biden and big banks, according to CNBC, SurveyMonkey data.

There are several reasons why property taxes vary so much by city. Here's what homeowners need to know.

The U.S. Department of Education released a chart estimating how much borrowers' bills could fall to under the SAVE plan, based on household size and income.