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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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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4 years ago
Commodities Explained

Commodities Explained

Exposure to commodities is a portfolio diversification strategy that investors may explore, particularly during inflationary periods. Encompassing raw resources such as metals, oil and gas, agricultural products, and livestock, commodities investing has historically been viewed as a hedge against inflationary … Continue reading

4 years ago
Student loan forgiveness could help narrow the racial wealth gap, say advocates. Here's how

Student loan forgiveness could help narrow the racial wealth gap, say advocates. Here's how

Rather than narrowing the racial wealth gap between Black and white Americans, student loan debt is making things worse. Loan forgiveness could help, some say.

4 years ago
43% of homeowners have delayed home improvements and maintenance due to inflation. Here’s why that’s risky

43% of homeowners have delayed home improvements and maintenance due to inflation. Here’s why that’s risky

If inflation is squeezing your budget, there are steps you can take as a homeowner to help avoid costly fixes.

4 years ago
Hardbacon:  Why we launched an equity crowdfunding campaign in the middle of a bear market

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

Hardbacon | 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 downturn


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

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.

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

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.

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

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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4 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

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.

4 years ago
College tuition bills are coming. Here are 3 ways to navigate them and give your 529 balance time to recover

College tuition bills are coming. Here are 3 ways to navigate them and give your 529 balance time to recover

If you’re worried about a smaller 529 college savings plan balance, it may make sense to try and claim other credits while waiting for the account to recover.

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

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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4 years ago