Amazon & Affirm’s BNPL Service Aids Small Business Growth
BNPL Nov 7, 2023 Amazon is introducing a buy now, pay later (BNPL) option with partner Affirm, targeting small business owners who utilize Amazon Business, the...
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Headlines on the small cap U.S. and Canadian companies we follow, pulled from the wires as they publish. Every story opens at its original source.
The Complexities of Auditing Digital Assets
Digital Assets Nov 6, 2023 Digital assets, ranging from cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), are redefining...
Generative AI: Redefining the Boundaries
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has played a pivotal role in shaping industries and redefining human capabilities. Generative AI, a subfield of AI, has garnered significant attention for...
The Art of the Bonus: How Exclusive Promotions Are Reshaping Canada’s Casino Scene
Nov 6, 2023 In the competitive landscape of online casinos, there's a distinct strategy that's altering the dynamics: the use of exclusive promotions. Bonuses, arguably the...
3 things you can learn about taxes from San Francisco 49ers' Arik Armstead's paycheck
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead recently shared a pay stub on TikTok for "motivational and educational purposes." Here are three tax lessons.
The Role of Microloans and Crowdfunding in Supporting Small-Scale Farmers
Nov 6, 2023 About 98% of America’s 2 million farms are operated by families, and of these family-run farms, 90% of them are small and gross...
A meteoric rise in worker health costs has slowed — but they’re already 'egregious,' advisor says
Growth in cost-sharing like deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums has been relatively muted in recent years, according to health data.
7 Essential Backup Strategy Best Practices
Nov 6, 2023 Although production storage is becoming more dependable and durable, it is more vital than ever to create and maintain a quality, independent copy...
Retirees will pay more for Medicare Part B premiums in 2024. What to know about managing those costs
With Medicare Part B premiums slated to go up next year, now is the time to evaluate how much you will pay.
Embedded Finance: Banking Meets the Customer
Embedded Finance Research Nov 6, 2023 Embedded finance is revolutionizing the way consumers and businesses interact with financial services from lending to wealth management, and embedding...
Here’s how rising pay transparency is causing an employer compensation information ‘arms race’
More employers are including a range of non-cash benefits, perks and flexibility options in their job postings.
3 big reasons exchange-traded funds went 'mainstream' with investors
Dollars flowing into exchange-traded funds beat those of mutual funds by a record $1.5 trillion in 2022. Taxes and low costs are big drivers, experts said.
U.S. consumer is 'quite healthy,' VantageScore CEO says, as credit scores rise despite inflation, mounting debt
Lenders use credit scores to determine a borrowers ability to repay. Those scores show consumers are still in the healthy range.
[Cato Event Nov 16, 2023]: Financial AI and the Regulatory Future
Virtual Event Nov 6, 2023 On November 16, the Cato Institute is hosting an online event titled "Navigating the Future: AI in Finance and Regulatory Implications."...
Homeowners associations can be a boon, or bust, for buyers. Here's how to vet HOAs when house hunting
While shopping for new homes is already competitive, prospective buyers should be aware of homeowners associations and investigate if they are the right fit.