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Damages in Florida from Hurricane Ian could total $47 billion. Here's how to protect your personal finances from natural disasters

Damages in Florida from Hurricane Ian could total $47 billion. Here's how to protect your personal finances from natural disasters

With damages in Florida set to total as much as $47 billion from Hurricane Ian, according to one estimate, here's how to protect your finances from disasters.

3 years ago
Here's how advisors are helping clients slash their 2022 tax bill

Here's how advisors are helping clients slash their 2022 tax bill

Looking for smart year-end tax planning ideas? Consider one of these three strategies from financial advisors.

3 years ago
Why you should be wary of investing advice from celebrities like Kim Kardashian

Why you should be wary of investing advice from celebrities like Kim Kardashian

Like all things on social media, not all of the 'expert' financial advice you see is necessarily true or right for you.

3 years ago
Jobs, home prices and market volatility are among clients' big concerns right now, advisors say

Jobs, home prices and market volatility are among clients' big concerns right now, advisors say

Amid persisting high inflation, rising interest rates and recession talk, some clients have expressed worries that largely relate to "what ifs."

3 years ago
Canadian Equity Crowdfunding Firm, DealMaker, Named 3rd Fastest Growing Company in Canada

Canadian Equity Crowdfunding Firm, DealMaker, Named 3rd Fastest Growing Company in Canada

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Sep 23, 2022 DealMaker, a crowdfunding company based in Canada but providing services across the US, has been named the 3rd fastest growing company in Canada – reporting a huge 500% rate of growth. While based in Toronto, DealMaker reports 124 employees with a presence in both the US


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3 years ago
Employees Need More Learning and Growth | Microsoft Tells Companies to “Re-Recruit” Employees

Employees Need More Learning and Growth | Microsoft Tells Companies to “Re-Recruit” Employees

Tech.co | Aaron Drapkin  | Sep 26, 2022 A recent survey has found that employees need more learning and growth opportunities to stop them from hopping between jobs. Survey: In order to find out what that entails, Microsoft has surveyed 20,000 people in 11 countries, “and analyzed trillions of Microsoft 365 productivity signals, along with


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3 years ago
Op-ed: The fourth quarter begins, and here is what the 2022 bear market has taught us

Op-ed: The fourth quarter begins, and here is what the 2022 bear market has taught us

Stock prices came back to Earth this year after a meteoric climb. This is what investors have learned from the rout.

3 years ago
Congratulations to NCFA Advisor Robin Ford | Treasury Board of Canada Announces Renewed External Advisory Committee on Regulatory Competitiveness

Congratulations to NCFA Advisor Robin Ford | Treasury Board of Canada Announces Renewed External Advisory Committee on Regulatory Competitiveness

Treasury Board of Canada | Release | Oct 3, 2022 The External Advisory Committee on Regulatory Competitiveness brings together external stakeholders to develop recommendations on how to improve Canada’s regulatory system.The Committee was established in the 2018 Fall Economic Statement. During its initial term, which ran from 2019 to 2021, the Committee made a series


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3 years ago
Parents who missed out on the child tax credit of up to $3,600 have until Nov. 15 to claim it using a simple tool

Parents who missed out on the child tax credit of up to $3,600 have until Nov. 15 to claim it using a simple tool

A more generous child tax credit of up to $3,600 per child was available last year. Eligible parents who missed out can still claim the money.

3 years ago
Reg CF in the U.S. Created 300,000 Jobs and Boon for Local Economies, Women. and Minorities Seeking Funding

Reg CF in the U.S. Created 300,000 Jobs and Boon for Local Economies, Women. and Minorities Seeking Funding

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Sep 29, 2022 In 2021, the SEC took an important step in helping the ecosystem by increasing Reg CF from an anemic funding cap of $1.07 million to $5 million. Industry insiders believe the cap should actually be more than that – at least $10 million, or higher. The


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3 years ago
3 Reasons Why Education on Resume Is Important and How to Optimize It for ATS

3 Reasons Why Education on Resume Is Important and How to Optimize It for ATS

Guest Post | Oct 2, 2022 The education section of your resume summarizes your academic journey and lists any degrees and certifications that you have acquired. While it is quite straightforward to list your educational qualification, it is also important that you give proper attention to this section. In this article, we will tackle the


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3 years ago
McKinsey:  Beyond the Hype of Web3.  Potential and Challenges

McKinsey: Beyond the Hype of Web3. Potential and Challenges

McKinsey & Company | Anutosh Banerjee, Robert Byrne, Ian De Bode, and Matt Higginson | Sep 26, 2022 Undeniable Potential of Web3 The core distinctive feature of Web3 is the decentralization of business models. Web3, the next iteration, potentially upends that power structure with a shift back to users. Open standards and protocols could make


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3 years ago
As Interest Rates Climb and the Tide Goes Out,  BNPL’s Resiliency Will be Tested

As Interest Rates Climb and the Tide Goes Out, BNPL’s Resiliency Will be Tested

FP | Bianca Bharti | Sep 30, 2022 Higher borrowing costs will test the resiliency of BNPL The Bank of Canada has increased its benchmark interest rate three percentage points since March and governor Tiff Macklem has been clear he isn’t finished, as inflation is running at an annual rate of about seven per cent,


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3 years ago
Some seniors make this costly Medicare enrollment mistake. A bipartisan bill looks to fix it

Some seniors make this costly Medicare enrollment mistake. A bipartisan bill looks to fix it

For older adults who leave their job but stay on their employer health plan under COBRA coverage, the end result can be late enrollment penalties for Medicare.

3 years ago
Top Wall Street analysts name the best stocks to ride a market downcycle

Top Wall Street analysts name the best stocks to ride a market downcycle

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Alphabet & GXO Logistics.

3 years ago