How small businesses are fighting inflation and fear of a recession
They survived pandemic to battle inflation. Next up for small businesses: dealing with what recession could mean for their bottom line and growth opportunities.
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How soaring inflation may deliver a higher tax bill — especially for retirees, homeowners and high-earners
As the cost of living surges, Americans wrestle with higher prices on day-to-day costs. But higher taxes can be a sneaky added expense, especially for retirees.
What Will Gaming and Video Entertainment Be Like in 2030?
McKinsey Company Jacomo Corbo, Jonathan Dunn, Tom Svrcek, and Kristi Tausk Jun 29, 2022 McKinsey experts predict that video entertainment, in all its forms, will become...
A ‘double whammy': Consumers are feeling the pain of rising interest rates and ballooning credit card debt, economist says
Consumers are now paying higher prices for everyday expenses and coughing up more in interest on their credit cards.
Crypto Bridges are Integral to Blockchain Adoption but Vulnerable to Attack
Protocol Tomio Geron Jul 18, 2022 Linking blockchains together is a key part of the industry. But bridges are vulnerable to hackers and confusing for consumers....
75% of middle-class households say their income is falling behind the cost of living
The outlook among middle-income families has also declined: 39% are expecting to be worse off financially in a year, compared with 17% in December 2020.
CSA Announces New Investor Advisory Panel Members (with lots of lawyers but no investors)
CSA Jul 14, 2022 Montréal – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is pleased to announce the establishment of the CSA Investor Advisory Panel (CSA IAP), and...
Student loan borrowers pursuing federal public service forgiveness are getting a new servicer. What to know
The government is matching borrowers pursuing public student loan forgiveness with a new servicer soon. Here's what they need to know.
Analysis: Does Bill C-27 Reflect Lessons Learned from Past Public Outcry? Data Sharing for Public Good
Tersa Scassa Jul 11, 2022 [Note: This is my third in a series of posts on the new Bill C-27 which will reform private sector data...
Different Legal Rules Every Entrepreneur Should Learn
Jul 18, 2022 As an entrepreneur, you're probably used to wearing a lot of hats. You're the CEO, the marketing director, the salesperson, and sometimes even...
[Liquid Avatar Event Jul 19]: What is the Metaverse and why is it important to the future of Digital Identity, Consumers & Businesses?
Liquid Avatar Technologies Cara Buckspan Jul 17, 2022 Details and updates about digital identity, avatars, NFT and other credentials and the metaverse. You won't want to...
Regulators Stand in the Way of What Canadians Want: More Competition in Banking
Financial Post OpEd Vass Bednar Jul 13, 2022 A responsive regulatory environment is needed to allow technology-driven financial services firms to thrive The crypto crash and...
[Event Jul 19]: Liquid Avatar Technologies presents its 2022 Summer Showcase July 19, 2022, at 12 pm Eastern Time
Liquid Avatar Technologies Cara Buckspan Jul 17, 2022 TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / July 18, 2022 / Liquid Avatar Technologies Inc. (CSE:LQID)(OTCQB:LQAVF)(FRA:4T51) ("Company"), a global blockchain...
Most small business owners don't do the math on their most valuable asset
Entrepreneurs are told a key to success is to 'know your numbers,' but when it comes to the valuation of their own businesses, that figure is...
Investors want to 'minimize uncertainty,' says behavioral finance expert, but 3 strategies can help them adapt quickly
The first half of this year ushered in market tumult, hot inflation and rising interest rates. Here's how to prepare for what the rest of 2022...