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Evaluating a Startup’s Use of Funds

Evaluating a Startup’s Use of Funds

When investing in startups, understanding how the startup plans to use the money from the funding round is an important component of due diligence. An investor probably wants to know the money will be used wisely to help scale and … Continue reading


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3 months ago
You can't 'borrow your way out of debt,' expert says — but more consumers are trying

You can't 'borrow your way out of debt,' expert says — but more consumers are trying

Borrowers who struggle with high-interest debt often turn to personal loans to help pay it off, but without a change in habits debt can become a cycle.

3 months ago
Where investors can look for stability as the Iran war rattles markets

Where investors can look for stability as the Iran war rattles markets

With an ongoing Iran war and market uncertainty, financial advisors recommend where to keep cash for stable returns in uncertain times.

4 months ago
Technical Due Diligence for Non-Technical Investors

Technical Due Diligence for Non-Technical Investors

How Investors Without a Technical Background Can Complete Due Diligence on Technology Startups For non-technical investors, it can be difficult to independently evaluate whether a heavily technical startup’s product is feasible, functional, or even real. However, an investor can do … Continue reading


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4 months ago
What the Iran war market turmoil means for those nearing retirement

What the Iran war market turmoil means for those nearing retirement

Market shakiness may not concern long-term investors, but it could be a useful wake-up call for those on the precipice of retirement, experts say.

4 months ago
Gold price jumps on Middle East turmoil. What to know before investing

Gold price jumps on Middle East turmoil. What to know before investing

Although gold is generally viewed as a safe-haven investment during turbulent times, it's important to know what you're investing in before jumping in.

4 months ago
What to Look for in Investment Updates

What to Look for in Investment Updates

After making an investment in a startup, an investor might be wondering “now what?” How can they track how a company they’ve invested in is doing after the investment? Some startups may send out investment updates on a regular basis … Continue reading


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4 months ago
The 'Great Wealth Transfer': A $3 trillion opportunity for Black business owners is on the horizon

The 'Great Wealth Transfer': A $3 trillion opportunity for Black business owners is on the horizon

Researchers forecast 6 million small- and medium-sized businesses, or SMBs, will be available for acquisition by 2035.

4 months ago
Student loan forgiveness is taxable again. How to plan for a five-figure IRS bill

Student loan forgiveness is taxable again. How to plan for a five-figure IRS bill

Student loan holders who get their debt excused in 2026 can expect a hefty tax bill. But there are steps you can take to prepare, and some may not have to pay.

4 months ago
Trump accounts have 'more unanswered questions than answered,' expert says. What's still unknown

Trump accounts have 'more unanswered questions than answered,' expert says. What's still unknown

Trump accounts offer free money for some families. But other details have yet to be resolved, experts say. Here's what to expect.

4 months ago
Early-Stage and Late-Stage Companies

Early-Stage and Late-Stage Companies

As startups are getting older, staying private longer, and people speculate if the definition of a startup needs to change, does the line between an early-stage and late-stage startup also need to move? In this blog, learn more about early- … Continue reading


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4 months ago
Personal loans surge amid affordability struggles: It's 'the middle-class refinancing option,' expert says

Personal loans surge amid affordability struggles: It's 'the middle-class refinancing option,' expert says

Some borrowers are turning to personal loans to refinance credit card debt. Those loans are expected increase nearly 6% this year, TransUnion forecasts

4 months ago
As AI puts the squeeze on entry-level jobs, teens remain optimistic about their future employability, report finds

As AI puts the squeeze on entry-level jobs, teens remain optimistic about their future employability, report finds

High school students are less concerned about AI's impact on their future employment prospects, according to a new report.

4 months ago
OwlTing Targets $230B US Remittance Market

OwlTing Targets $230B US Remittance Market

Feb 18, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Payments and Remittances   Visa Direct Push Payments Challenge Cross Border Transfer Fees On February 17 2026, OwlTing announced the launch of OwlPay Cash targeting the $230B US outbound remittance market, introducing a retail remittance app built on Visa Direct rails and supported by US money


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4 months ago
Olympic Commerce Fraud Tests Payments Safeguards

Olympic Commerce Fraud Tests Payments Safeguards

Feb 18, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Payments and Cybersecurity Fraud Campaign Targets Payments Ahead Of Milan Cortina 2026 On February 18 2026, reports of fake Olympic merchandise stores harvesting payment data surfaced ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Games, exposing how large scale sporting events create concentrated digital commerce risk for consumers


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4 months ago