Most homebuyers don't shop around for a mortgage, research shows. Why that's a bad idea
Because interest rates and closing costs vary among lenders, not shopping around for the best mortgage terms can be a costly mistake.
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Most homebuyers don't shop around for a mortgage, research shows. Why that's a bad idea
Because interest rates and closing costs vary among lenders, not shopping around for the best mortgage terms can be a costly mistake.
What the Christmas movie ‘Elf’ can teach us about today's cost of living
To live like the New York-based family in the movie "Elf" today, it would take millions. Here are the biggest financial lessons from the film.
Abel takes over for Buffett in less than two weeks. Wall Street has some advice for new Berkshire CEO
With Warren Buffett's planned departure as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO less than two weeks away, some on Wall Street have advice for incoming CEO Greg Abel.
Activist Ananym Capital urges LKQ to sell its European auto parts business
Divesting its European business means LKQ will be able to focus all its attention on its higher margin North American operations.
Investing in Second-Time Founders
Investing in startups is risky and 90% of startups fail. With investing in startups being a risky game, how have second-time founders performed compared to first-time...
NCFA Weekly Fintech Intelligence Dec 13-19, 2025
NCFA Fintech Whisperer Dec 13 to Dec 19, 2025 This NCFA intelligence for the period Dec 13-19 tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs...
Grants, Crowdfunding, or Bootstrapping: Choosing the Right Funding Path for Your Startup
December 19, 2025 Securing funding is one of the earliest and most consequential decisions a startup founder will make. The choice of how to finance a...
As Trump accounts debut for kids, some experts say the government should focus on retirement savings next
New Trump accounts aim to give children a jump start at building wealth. Some experts hope the government may boost retirement savings.
Spendsafe Youth Financial Education Platform Launch
Dec 19, 2025 NCFA Fintech Market Activity Payments and Financial Inclusion Spendsafe Launches Youth Finance Platform Backed By Mastercard On December 18 2025, Spendsafe launched a...
Beyond Recycling: Why Circular Asset Management Is the New Frontier for Canadian Industrial Finance
December 19, 2025 Introduction: Circular Economy as a Financial Imperative In the Canadian Industrial Sector, sustainability is no longer just a matter of image; it has...
Nuvei MiCAR CASP License For EU Crypto Services
Dec 19, 2025 NCFA Fintech Market Activity Payments and Digital Assets Nuvei Secures MiCAR License For EU Crypto Asset Services On December 17 2025, Nuvei, a...
Trump promises 'largest tax refund season of all time.' What you can expect
President Donald Trump is promising bigger tax refunds in 2026 due to changes enacted via the "big beautiful bill." Here's what to expect.
SoFi Technologies Stablecoin Infrastructure Launch
Dec 18, 2025 NCFA Fintech Market Activity Digital Assets Infrastructure SoFi Launches SoFiUSD Stablecoin For Banks and Fintechs On December 18 2025, SoFi Technologies announced the...
Here’s the inflation breakdown for November 2025 — in one chart
The consumer price index cooled unexpectedly in November. But economists said the data should be interpreted with some caution due to the government shutdown.