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56% of Americans think the U.S. is already in a recession. These 4 steps can help protect your finances in a downturn

56% of Americans think the U.S. is already in a recession. These 4 steps can help protect your finances in a downturn

There are steps you can take now to limit any negative impact an economic downturn could have on your finances. Here's how to get started.

3 years ago
CFTC Enforcement Action Against Ooki DAO Outrages One of Its Own Commissioners (and Crypto)

CFTC Enforcement Action Against Ooki DAO Outrages One of Its Own Commissioners (and Crypto)

The Defiant | Owen Fernau  | Sep 22, 2022 Agency Alleges Ooki DAO Offered Derivatives Without a License In a case that has roiled the crypto community and triggered a dissent from one its own officials, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) brought an enforcement action yesterday that challenges fundamental tenets of decentralized finance.


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3 years ago
Lauren Taylor Wolfe says it's just too risky for investors to ignore ESG amid recent pushback

Lauren Taylor Wolfe says it's just too risky for investors to ignore ESG amid recent pushback

Lauren Taylor Wolfe said bans on ESG investing could be too risky and how understanding environmental, social, and governance risks is good for businesses.

3 years ago
Bond yields soar as markets weigh threat of a recession. What it means for your investments

Bond yields soar as markets weigh threat of a recession. What it means for your investments

Government bond yields have soared after a major rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Here's what the inverted yield curve means for your portfolio.

3 years ago
Inflation and higher rates are a 'dangerous mix' for consumers already stretched thin, says chief financial analyst

Inflation and higher rates are a 'dangerous mix' for consumers already stretched thin, says chief financial analyst

Consumers are feeling the squeeze as borrowing costs jump while inflation remains high.

3 years ago
FrontFundr Launches Its Own Fundraising Campaign to Raise Up to $5M | Open to the Public Until Nov 4

FrontFundr Launches Its Own Fundraising Campaign to Raise Up to $5M | Open to the Public Until Nov 4

Betakit | Josh Scott | Sep 21, 2022 FrontFundr has launched its own fundraising campaign on FrontFundr, which the company said will remain open to the public until November 4. Toronto-based FrontFundr has announced that it has helped startups raise over $140 million across more than 100 fundraising campaigns using its equity crowdfunding platform. Since


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3 years ago
IPOs in Recessions

IPOs in Recessions

2021 was a record year for initial public offerings (IPOs), with going public through traditional IPOs, direct listings, and completed SPAC mergers[1]. 2022 has seen a completely different story, with only companies going public so far this year[2]. In August, … Continue reading

3 years ago
CoinSmart Announces Acquisition by Coinsquare

CoinSmart Announces Acquisition by Coinsquare

Coinsmart | Release | Sep 22, 2022 TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - CoinSmart Financial Inc. ("CoinSmart" or the "Company") (NEO: SMRT) (FSE: IIR), announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement dated September 22, 2022 (the "Purchase Agreement") with Coinsquare Ltd. ("Coinsquare"), a leading Canadian crypto asset trading platform, pursuant to which


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3 years ago
Pairing up? Here’s how to know when it’s time to combine your finances

Pairing up? Here’s how to know when it’s time to combine your finances

If you're moving in with your partner, a joint bank account can make sense. But make sure you do a lot of thinking and discussing before you merge other assets.

3 years ago
'Maximize that free money first.' The best time to apply for financial aid for college is coming up

'Maximize that free money first.' The best time to apply for financial aid for college is coming up

For the 2023-2024 school year, the FAFSA filing season opens Oct. 1 — and the sooner you file, the better.

3 years ago
New retirees may face surcharges for Medicare premiums. Here's how to appeal paying extra if your income has dropped

New retirees may face surcharges for Medicare premiums. Here's how to appeal paying extra if your income has dropped

If your modified adjusted gross income will be lower as a retiree than it was when you were working, you can appeal paying extra for Part B and D premiums.

3 years ago
Trading and the Power of Expectations (including your own)

Trading and the Power of Expectations (including your own)

For Bitvo by Tristram Waye | Sep 22, 2022 Power of expectations and some broad elements that may impact your trading The deeper you get into the trading arena, the more you will notice the power of expectations.  Expectations shape pricing and the moves in response to news and events.  They shape how market participants


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3 years ago
The labor market is still hot — for now. Here's what to consider before switching jobs

The labor market is still hot — for now. Here's what to consider before switching jobs

Today, there are two open job listings for every unemployed person in the country, a "pretty remarkable ratio," according to one expert.

3 years ago
Nearly 6 in 10 donors may give more to charity despite economic fears, study finds

Nearly 6 in 10 donors may give more to charity despite economic fears, study finds

Despite economic uncertainty, some donors may be eyeing bigger gifts for 2022, according to a study. Here's what investors need to know.

3 years ago
Real Estate 3.0:  How Affordability and Fintech Are Driving the Ownership Revolution

Real Estate 3.0: How Affordability and Fintech Are Driving the Ownership Revolution

NfX | Pete Flint | Sep 2022 Affordability issues breeding innovation:  Real estate has always been more than just the largest asset class in the world. It is the embodiment of home and work, family and business – the opportunity of generational wealth, writ large. The American dream.  One that has become increasingly out of


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3 years ago