War, booze and mopeds: Travel insurance coverage gaps that may surprise you
The U.S. military operation in Venezuela exposed unusual scenarios in which travelers may not be covered by their insurance policy.
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Activist Elliott shakes up leadership at Lululemon. How the firm can help reinvigorate the athleisure giant
Elliott has amassed a stake of more than $1 billion in Lululemon, and it has brought along Jane Nielsen as a potential CEO candidate.
We're in a 'hiring recession,' economist says — how job seekers can stand out
The job market flatlined in 2025. The first half of this year is expected to bring more of the same, economists said.
Building a Strong Investor Network
For a startup, securing funding typically involves building and leveraging a strong investor network. In fact, nearly 70% of venture capital deals come from connections in...
Photonic $180M Financing Puts Quantum In Focus in 2026
Quantum Financing Jan 9, 2026 A Major Canadian Quantum Financing Forces A Clearer Look At What Actually Matters in 2026 On January 6, 2026, Photonic $180M...
NCFA Weekly Fintech Intelligence Jan 1-9, 2026
NCFA Fintech Whisperer Jan 1 to Jan 9, 2026 This live weekly NCFA intelligence page tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs build, sell,...
Trump orders mortgage bond purchases to lower rates. These stocks are jumping in response
Analysts are now weighing the actual impact for consumers and what the move means for lending stocks.
When Fintech In A Box Meets Regulatory Reality
Embedded Finance Jan 9, 2026 What Cloud Distribution Changes and What Regulation Does Not On January 8, 2026, UK-based embedded finance company Gemba launched the expansion...
First 2026 Social Security payments bring a bigger check in January. What beneficiaries can expect
The first Social Security and Supplemental Security Income checks for 2026 will include a 2.8% boost for about 75 million Americans. Here's what to know.
EP #542 This Equity Crowdfunding Strategy Raised $400K | Emission Free Generators
Want to get investors and capital for your startup? Wondering how to raise funds using equity crowdfunding? In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified Podcast, host...
Where Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend checks stand now
President Trump says the U.S. raised more than $600 billion in tariff revenue. He previously suggested sending Americans $2,000 checks as a "dividend" payment.
IRS will start accepting tax returns Jan. 26 for the 2026 tax season
The 2026 tax season starts on Jan. 26, according to the IRS. Here are some key things filers need to know.
Why Fintechs Are Rebuilding How They Measure Work
AI Learnings January 8, 2026 What KOHO Learned When AI Forced It To Rethink How Work Gets Measured KOHO's CEO Daniel Eberhard is publicly sharing its...
Consumer outlook improves despite job worries, New York Fed survey finds
The New York Fed’s monthly Survey of Consumer Expectations found that more households expect to be better off a year from now.
Retail traders had one of their best years ever in 2025. Here's what they're buying now
Retail investors are rushing back into the market coming off a strong 2025. They're especially focused on energy stocks this time.