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How Subsequent Funding Rounds Affect Your Investment

How Subsequent Funding Rounds Affect Your Investment

Often, companies will undergo multiple funding rounds to bring in capital. If you invested in their Series A round, you may wonder what will happen to your investment as the company brings in a Series B or Series C round. … Continue reading

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US Investment Crowdfunding Exemptions Explained

US Investment Crowdfunding Exemptions Explained

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Mar 11, 2022 In the United States, securities or investment crowdfunding was legalized under the JOBS Act of 2012. This bi-partisan legislation was in recognition of changes in technology as well as an understanding of the need to better facilitate capital formation for early-stage firms. See:  How Crowdfunding Can


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Flexible hours allow employees at this company to fit work around their lives

Flexible hours allow employees at this company to fit work around their lives

Americans crave flexibility in the workplace. This tech company has it. Here's how it works and how one employee used it to her advantage.

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46% of taxpayers plan to save their refunds this year

46% of taxpayers plan to save their refunds this year

So far, the average tax refund is $3,401, nearly 14% higher than last year, according to the IRS.

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Main Street's minority owners need loans to grow, but access to capital remains inequitable

Main Street's minority owners need loans to grow, but access to capital remains inequitable

Black-owned small businesses are growing, and can tap SBA loans, but access to capital from banks is a hurdle and securing banking relationships is critical.

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A record number of weddings are expected this year. How to save if you’re planning a trip down the aisle

A record number of weddings are expected this year. How to save if you’re planning a trip down the aisle

The most weddings since 1984 are expected to take place this year. If you're getting married, there are ways you can trim higher costs.

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The IRS has delivered more than 45 million tax refunds. This is the average payment

The IRS has delivered more than 45 million tax refunds. This is the average payment

The IRS has issued more than 45 million refunds worth almost $152 billion, as of March 11. Here's the average payment.

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How this mechanic found a niche fixing Teslas and EVs

How this mechanic found a niche fixing Teslas and EVs

Carl Medlock used to work at Tesla, now he runs his own repair shop in Seattle fixing electric vehicles.

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Why high gas prices fall harder on lower earners

Why high gas prices fall harder on lower earners

Lower-income households spend more of their budgets on transportation and other necessities relative to other income groups, according to economists.

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Warren Buffett scoops up another $1 billion in Occidental shares, bringing total stake to $7 billion

Warren Buffett scoops up another $1 billion in Occidental shares, bringing total stake to $7 billion

Berkshire Hathaway purchased an additional 18.1 million shares of Occidental Petroleum for almost $1 billion on the first three days of this week.

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Americans are pausing investments because of the Russia-Ukraine war. Here's what it could cost them

Americans are pausing investments because of the Russia-Ukraine war. Here's what it could cost them

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is hurting Americans' financial outlook, causing many to pause investing, according to a survey. Here's why that's a problem.

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Companies are raising consumer prices  but you have to be a sleuth to detect it

Companies are raising consumer prices but you have to be a sleuth to detect it

Some manufacturers are cutting the contents of packages. So-called shrinkflation is a way to increase consumer costs without adjusting the sticker price.

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Hedge funds are doubling down on commodities bets with some notching big gains

Hedge funds are doubling down on commodities bets with some notching big gains

Hedge funds have ramped up their commodity bets as prices surged during geopolitical turmoil, and managers with big exposure are reaping sizable profits.

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Alberta, The untold history of innovation from Canada’s badlands – Part 1

Alberta, The untold history of innovation from Canada’s badlands – Part 1

Tristram Waye | Words Unfold and NCFA ambassador | March 16, 2022 Part 1 of a 4 part series... Imagine a postcard, a tiny piece of coal, a mesmerizing drive, and a vast natural playground. Then a trading floor, a tower, a fossil, and a crown jewel in the mountains. These are a few of


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How the Federal Reserve's rate hike impacts student loan borrowers

How the Federal Reserve's rate hike impacts student loan borrowers

The Fed's recent interest rate hike will likely cause private student loans to get pricier, and for some, now is a good time to think about refinancing.

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