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80% of socially responsible ESG investors also own cryptocurrency: Here’s how they reconcile conflicting values

Environmental, social and corporate governance investments attracted record new assets in 2021. A new survey takes a look at who is investing in this area.

3 years ago

US FTX Crypto Exchange Acquires Alberta-based Bitvo and Plans to Officially Launch in Canada

FTX | Release | Jun 17, 2022 The acquisition of Bitvo, Inc. marks another step in FTX's global expansion of products and services CALGARY, Alberta, June 17, 2022 /CNW/ -- FTX Trading Limited ("FTX"), a leading global crypto-asset trading platform, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Bitvo, Inc. ("Bitvo" or


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3 years ago

One key problem has 1 in 4 expats ‘seriously considering’ or ‘planning’ to renounce U.S. citizenship

Roughly 1 in 4 American expats is “seriously considering” or “planning” to renounce their U.S. citizenship, according to a survey. Here’s the top reason why.

3 years ago

Amid high inflation, 36% of employees earning $100,000 or more say they are living paycheck to paycheck

The share of workers earning at least $100,000 a year who report being cash-strapped is double what it was three years ago.

3 years ago

As SEC charges first brokerage to run afoul of new investor protection rule, here's how to find a good financial advisor

It may seem challenging to find a broker, financial advisor or financial planner you can trust. Here are some steps consumers can take to protect themselves.

3 years ago

Brex drops tens of thousands of small business customers as Silicon Valley adjusts to new reality

The move is the latest sign of a sea change occurring among start-ups as an abrupt shift in market conditions is forcing a new discipline on companies.

3 years ago

Building credit is one of the most important things young adults can do. Here's how to get started

Your three-digit credit score represents your credit risk and impacts whether or not you can get a loan or credit card, as well as the interest rate you'll pay.

3 years ago

Wealthsimple is Laying Off 13% of its Workforce

CBC | Tara Deschamps | Jun 15, 2022 Wealthsimple is laying off 13 per cent of its workforce as the financial services company joins the slew of global technology businesses facing "market volatility." In a letter sent to staff of the Toronto-based business on Wednesday, chief executive Michael Katchen said 159 of the 1,262 people


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3 years ago

Food stamps, credit card debt: Record high inflation forces some older Americans to make tough financial choices

Older Americans who rely on Social Security for income have been forced to make some tough financial choices amid record high prices.

3 years ago

Hard Bacon: Why we launched an equity crowdfunding campaign in the middle of a bear market

Hard Bacon | Julien Brault | Jun 16, 2022 When we launched our equity crowdfunding round in May, the stock market was down 20% year-to-date and the value of Bitcoin had fallen 35%. While many of our investors were eager to reinvest, it was also obvious that many of our investors were impacted by the


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3 years ago

Code is Law Case: A Hamilton teen ‘hacked’ US$16 million in crypto (while he may not be in the wrong)

FP | Ethan Lou | Jun 15, 2022 On Oct. 14, 2021, a DeFi platform (everything is code) called Indexed Finance had a weakness in the code that a Hamilton teen and mathematics guru (he was already completing a master's degree in mathematics at Waterloo University), Andean Medjedovic manipulated into letting him buy coins at


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3 years ago

Cost to finance a new car hits a record $656 per month — and auto shoppers could pay even more with latest Fed rate hike

As interest rates head higher and auto prices remain elevated, monthly payments are expected to continue squeezing consumers' budgets.

3 years ago

Need to Bootstrap Your Business? Here’s What You Need to Know in 2022

AuthorityHacker | Mark Webster | Jun 16, 2022 You have a sweet idea for a new business, and you want to be your own boss. That's awesome. But every company has a common problem: Money. It's probably why 69% of entrepreneurs start their business at home. Why? Not many people want to invest in something


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3 years ago

Amid record inflation, 36% of employees earning $100,000 or more say they are living paycheck to paycheck

The share of workers earning at least $100,000 a year who report being cash-strapped is double what it was three years ago.

3 years ago

Michigan officially becomes 14th state to mandate personal finance education before high school graduation

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday signed into law a bill guaranteeing access to personal finance education before high school graduation.

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