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Engine Capital takes a stake in Avantor. Activist sees several ways to create value

Engine Capital takes a stake in Avantor. Activist sees several ways to create value

Engine believes that Avantor's significant underperformance is a consequence of self-inflicted mistakes rooted in a flawed leadership team and framework.

10 months ago
27 is the 'ideal' age to start saving for retirement, survey-takers say — but CFPs suggest even earlier

27 is the 'ideal' age to start saving for retirement, survey-takers say — but CFPs suggest even earlier

Some Americans believe they should start saving for retirement at age 27, a report found. Here's how to get there.

10 months ago
Investing in the Future: The Rise of GreenTech

Investing in the Future: The Rise of GreenTech

As people become more aware of sustainability efforts and how they can benefit the world around us, the GreenTech industry has been experiencing growth during the shift towards renewable energy and eco-friendly solutions. GreenTech has evolved from a niche sector … Continue reading


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10 months ago
Meta AI Rules Trigger Calls for Stricter Oversight

Meta AI Rules Trigger Calls for Stricter Oversight

AI Ethics | Aug 15, 2025 Leaked Meta AI Rules Reveal Troubling Chatbot Interactions with Children and Race A Reuters investigation into Meta’s AI content standards has revealed internal guidelines that allowed the company’s chatbots to have interactions with children, generate racially demeaning content, and produce false medical information if a disclaimer was included. See:  Tragic


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10 months ago
States where residents could see the biggest tax benefit from Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

States where residents could see the biggest tax benefit from Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" enacted trillions in tax breaks. But residents in certain states and counties could see a bigger benefit.

10 months ago
Mortgage rates have made a 'substantial improvement,' economist says — here’s what to know

Mortgage rates have made a 'substantial improvement,' economist says — here’s what to know

Many homeowners refinanced their mortgages at the start of August as interest rates lowered. Here's how to know if it's time to consider it, per experts.

10 months ago
46-year-old woman is weeks away from student loan forgiveness but stuck in Trump-era backlog

46-year-old woman is weeks away from student loan forgiveness but stuck in Trump-era backlog

Tens of thousands of student loan borrowers who are likely eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness are stuck in limbo. CNBC spoke to three of them.

10 months ago
Fewer young adults reach key life, money milestones — Census Bureau notes ‘significant drop’

Fewer young adults reach key life, money milestones — Census Bureau notes ‘significant drop’

Getting married, buying a house and having kids used to be the traditional benchmarks of adulthood. These days, those milestones are harder to achieve.

10 months ago
Student loan forgiveness program has a 72,730-person backlog. Here's what borrowers need to know

Student loan forgiveness program has a 72,730-person backlog. Here's what borrowers need to know

Many student loan borrowers have likely heard about or experienced issues with the Public Service Loan Forgivness 'Buyback' program. Here's what to know.

10 months ago
Loyalty & VIP Programs in Canadian Online Casinos – Complete Guide 2025

Loyalty & VIP Programs in Canadian Online Casinos – Complete Guide 2025

Aug 14, 2025 In the competitive world of Canadian online casinos, attracting new players is only half the battle—keeping them engaged and satisfied is equally important. Loyalty and VIP programs are the industry’s answer to long-term player retention, offering rewards, perks, and exclusive benefits to those who play regularly. These programs are more than just


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10 months ago
EP #532 How This Founder Raised Over $900K with Crowdfunding | Arro Finance

EP #532 How This Founder Raised Over $900K with Crowdfunding | Arro Finance

What if your credit score reflected your potential, not your past? That’s the radical idea behind Arro, a behavior-based credit platform that’s turning heads with its mission-first approach. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, host Salvador Briggman speaks with Ryan Duitch, founder and CEO of Arro Finance, who has raised over $900,000 on WeFunder for his innovative fintech startup. Arro Finance helps underserved and first-time borrowers build credit using a behavior-based system powered by AI, gamification, and real financial education. Ryan shares: Why he left a cushy finance job to start a mission-driven company The key to Arro’s early traction with over 15,000 customers Why he turned to equity crowdfunding (and how he kept the raise private at first) The power of behavioral underwriting and how it might reshape the financial world If […]


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10 months ago
Why investors shouldn’t try to be a 'hero' in this economy, analyst says

Why investors shouldn’t try to be a 'hero' in this economy, analyst says

Markets may be jittery if economic data shows weakness in coming months — and that could spell trouble for investors.

10 months ago
Social Security marks its 90th anniversary — here’s what could happen to future benefits

Social Security marks its 90th anniversary — here’s what could happen to future benefits

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits for income. As the program reaches marks its 90th anniversary, those payments may be poised to change.

10 months ago
Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ makes Roth conversions more complicated — here’s what to know

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ makes Roth conversions more complicated — here’s what to know

If you are eyeing a Roth conversion, there are key tax changes to consider under President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” Here’s what you need to know.

10 months ago
From SPAC Setback to $10 Billion Bullish IPO

From SPAC Setback to $10 Billion Bullish IPO

Crypto IPO | Aug 14, 2025 Bullish’s $10B NYSE Debut Confirms 2025 as a Breakout Year for Crypto IPOs Bullish is a Cayman Islands based crypto exchange focused on institutional grade digital asset trading and market intelligence, and also the media owner that also operates CoinDesk.  Bullish first tried to go public through a SPAC


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10 months ago