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Main Street lands record $154 billion in federal contracts, but fewer small businesses benefit

Main Street lands record $154 billion in federal contracts, but fewer small businesses benefit

Small businesses pull in a record $154.2 billion in federal contracts in fiscal 2021, but the total number of firms to win government work continues to decline.

3 years ago
Could DAOs Be the Future of Sports?

Could DAOs Be the Future of Sports?

Coindesk | Jeff Wilser | Jul 25, 2022 Buy the Broncos “Fans are clamoring for the ability to not just be a fan, but to also have a voice,” said Sean O’Brien, co-founder of the DAO called BuytheBroncos that recently tried to, well, buy the Denver Broncos. We knew the Broncos would be going up


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3 years ago
Coinbase Responds to New SEC Securities Listing Probe

Coinbase Responds to New SEC Securities Listing Probe

Decrypt | Andrew Asmakov | Jul 26, 2022 The popular crypto exchange Coinbase is facing a new SEC probe investigating whether it let Americans trade digital assets that should have been registered as securities, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter. Although the SEC didn’t allege any wrongdoing by Coinbase at


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3 years ago
Nearly half of all Americans are falling deeper in debt as inflation continues to boost costs

Nearly half of all Americans are falling deeper in debt as inflation continues to boost costs

With inflation hitting a 40-year high, Americans are struggling to keep up with rising prices and putting less money aside for emergencies, several studies show.

3 years ago
Gen Z is stashing away 14% of income for retirement — more than older generations, study shows

Gen Z is stashing away 14% of income for retirement — more than older generations, study shows

The youngest adults in the workforce are beating out their older counterparts when it comes to saving for their post-working years.

3 years ago
Good Reasons Why You Need To Have A Proof Of Income

Good Reasons Why You Need To Have A Proof Of Income

Jul 26, 2022 Proof of income refers to the documentation that shows your earnings over a specific period. The documents prove that you earn the money you claim to. This kind of documentation is often required by lenders, landlords, insurance providers, credit card companies, and utilities. Before you get a loan, you must provide the


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3 years ago
With 13 years until Social Security’s funds are projected to run out, Washington Democrats have some proposals to strengthen the program

With 13 years until Social Security’s funds are projected to run out, Washington Democrats have some proposals to strengthen the program

With 13 years until Social Security’s funds are projected to run out, Democrats want to extend that timeline while also making benefits more generous.

3 years ago
Aftermath Islands Secures USD $25 Million Commitment from LDA Capital

Aftermath Islands Secures USD $25 Million Commitment from LDA Capital

Aftermath Islands Metaverse Limited | Jul 26, 2022 Utility Token purchase program provides opportunities to accelerate Metaverse growth Barbados, British Virgin Islands, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aftermath Islands Metaverse Limited together with Aftermath Islands Tokens Limited (“Aftermath Islands” or the “Company”) have secured a USD $25 million commitment with global investment group LDA


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3 years ago
Credit Suisse CEO to step down from embattled investment bank, WSJ says

Credit Suisse CEO to step down from embattled investment bank, WSJ says

The Zurich-based bank will soon announce the departure of Gottstein after a series of embarrassing mishaps and unprofitable quarters, according to the Journal.

3 years ago
Millennials' average net worth more than doubled during the pandemic. Here’s what advisors say they should do next

Millennials' average net worth more than doubled during the pandemic. Here’s what advisors say they should do next

Millennials' average net worth more than doubled during the pandemic, and real estate makes up more than one-third of their financial assets.

3 years ago
The Mega Millions jackpot is now up to $830 million. Here's how much would go to taxes if there's a winner

The Mega Millions jackpot is now up to $830 million. Here's how much would go to taxes if there's a winner

Ahead of Tuesday night's draw, the jackpot has already been adjusted upward twice and now is an estimated $830 million.

3 years ago
Student loan servicers told to hold off on sending out billing notices, a sign payment pause may be extended

Student loan servicers told to hold off on sending out billing notices, a sign payment pause may be extended

Student loan servicers have been instructed to hold off on the process of restarting borrowers' payments. The bills are scheduled to resume after Aug. 31.

3 years ago
As Fintech Valuations Fall, Portage closes US$655M VC Fund

As Fintech Valuations Fall, Portage closes US$655M VC Fund

Bloomberg | Kevin Orland | Jun 21, 2022 Portage Ventures, the venture-capital firm owned by Power Corp. of Canada, closed a US$655 million fund to seek a new batch of financial-technology investments around the world and take advantage of a recent tumble in valuations. The firm’s third fund, Portage III, raised money from 34 institutional


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3 years ago
The Mega Millions jackpot is now $810 million. Here's how much would go to taxes if there's a winner

The Mega Millions jackpot is now $810 million. Here's how much would go to taxes if there's a winner

Ahead of Tuesday night's draw, the jackpot has already been adjusted upward to $810 million from $790 million.

3 years ago
The Biden administration is considering forgiving the student debt for millions of Americans. Here's why

The Biden administration is considering forgiving the student debt for millions of Americans. Here's why

The Biden administration is considering forgiving the student debt for millions of Americans. Here are some of the reasons why.

3 years ago