Retail Investors are just collateral damage (again)
Fair Canada Sep 15, 2021 The three banks (RBC, TD Bank and CIBC), according to recent media reports, have decided to stop selling “third-party” mutual funds...
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Headlines on the small cap U.S. and Canadian companies we follow, pulled from the wires as they publish. Every story opens at its original source.
The dream of a low-friction financial system is just the beginning
The Economist Sep 18, 2021 Although the terminology is intimidating (fees are “gas”; the main currency is ether, and title deeds over digital assets are known...
Panic sellers during stock market dips are often married men with children
When the stock market dips, men over 45 who are married with children are more likely to panic sell their investments, research finds. Experts explain why.
42% of Americans have racked up more credit card debt since Covid-19 began. These tips can help get that under control
Covid-19 has caused financial challenges for many individuals and families. Now one survey shows many are feeling the pinch with their credit card balances.
Miami’s mayor says MiamiCoin generated over $5 million USD for the city in the last 30 days
CoinTelegraph Sep 21, 2021 Miami’s mayor believes that if city-specific cryptos succeed, it would mean residents “won’t have to pay a cent in tax.” Miami Mayor...
Jeff Bezos doubles time with Blue Origin to focus more on his space company
Jeff Bezos has called Blue Origin his life's most important work – and the hours he is devoting to the space company are growing as well.
Betakit podcast with Senator Deacon on Open Banking and Competition
Betakit Sep 27, 2021 “The reality is [the banks] have been used to an environment where they can increase fees without increasing value to customers.” Biography:...
Canada’s Library of Parliament Report: A Comparison of Open Banking Recommendations
Senator Colin Deacon Sep 27, 2021 On June 19th, 2019, the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce (Senate Banking Committee) released the report, Open...
Make these financial and career moves before you quit your job
Before you decide to join the millions of Americans taking part in "The Great Resignation," make sure you are financial stable and have a plan.
If you're looking for a hotel deal, it might pay to wait until the last minute
NerdWallet studied hotel rates worldwide from 2019 to 2021 and found it can pay to wait to book until two weeks before arrivals as compared to...
Despite recent market tumult, top Wall Street analysts see upside in these stocks
TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Tesla & Netflix
Did you panic sell during the latest stock market dip? Here’s when to get back in
Panic selling is common during stock market downturns, but many investors never re-enter the market. Here's what to know about re-investing after going to cash.
How the wealthy are preparing for higher taxes
As Democrats get closer to raising taxes, financial advisors and their well-off clients are taking steps now to avoid some of those steeper levies later.
Student loan forgiveness is still up in the air. What to do in the meantime
Millions of student loan borrowers are on edge, left questioning if they'll be paying back their loans for years more or have them soon erased.
Creating an Ideal Customer Profile
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