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Fintech Event | Oct 23, 2025 Wealthsimple’s 2025 Event Introduces Zero Fee Options, Real Gold, and Private Market Investing On October 22, 2025, Wealthsimple held its For Nerds Only showcase in Toronto, launching a bevy of new products and milestones that highlight the major changes happening in Canada's retail investing market. Over 220,000 Canadians registered

Josh and Sean trade an under-the-radar brokerage stock that's in all the same markets as Robinhood.

AI | Oct 22, 2025 Data Reveals Hidden Cost of Early Automation Savings On October 13 2025, the Economist ran a story 'Can AI replace junior workers?' that analyzed a total of 300,000 companies and found that firms adopting AI hired 7.7% fewer junior employees over six quarters compared with non adopters. These research findings

The Senate this week passed a bill to fix IRS math error notices for filers who make simple mistakes on their tax returns. Here is what taxpayers need to know.

Social Security beneficiaries will soon find out the size of the cost-of-living adjustment for 2026. There's a debate over the way those increases are measured.

As the government shutdown drags on, some states have warned that they may need to suspend SNAP benefits as soon as next month.

Many older business owners plan to sell their business in the coming years. Trump's new tax law can make cashing out more profitable for boomers.

You’ve got an idea, but how do you turn that spark into $115,334 in pledges? For many creators, it’s not just about launching a product; it’s about creating something that brings people closer together. That’s exactly what Know Thyself set out to do — a board game designed to spark genuine human connection and change the way people interact. I’m Salvador Briggman, and in this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified Podcast, we sit down with the creator of Know Thyself. This 2-to-4 player psychological social game has raised over $115K from more than 1,800 backers.  In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, I sit down with Phil Parkinson, a former fitness entrepreneur, Dubai group-class founder, and now board game innovator. Phil is the creator behind Know Thyself, a social tool disguised as a board game, which raised […]

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OurCrowd | Oct 22, 2025 CEO Jon Medved Transitions to Chairman of OurCrowd Following ALS Diagnosis On October 21 2025, as reported by several news outlets, OurCrowd announced on Tuesday that Founding CEO Jon Medved will move into the role of Chairman after being diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gherig’s disease. OurCrowd named

Funding | Oct 22, 2025 Ottawa Renews $189M Program to Support Black Entrepreneurs On October 20, 2025, the Government of Canada announced a renewed investment of $189 million in the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP), continuing its commitment to helping Black entrepreneurs start, scale, and strengthen businesses nationwide. The announcement was made in Toronto by the

AI stocks now dominate the S&P 500, raising big questions about diversification and your retirement portfolio.

There are certain moves investors can make now to prepare for even small reductions in rates going forward.

Lauren Taylor Wolfe, co-founder of Impactive Capital, said the surge in enthusiasm around artificial intelligence has all the markings of a bubble.

RPAA | Oct 21, 2025 Bank of Canada Registry Highlights Canada-led Retail Payments Fintech Ecosystem Under RPAA Oversight On October 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) launched the first public Registry of Payment Service Providers (PSPs), a key milestone under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA). The registry lists all PSPs formally registered to operate

As the government shutdown drags on, federal student loan borrowers who can't get help with their account at the Education Department have other options.