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Meridian’s Motusbank Winds Down After 6 Years

Fintech in Canada | March 31, 2025 Motusbank will shut down by 2026 as accounts move to Meridian and Coastal Capital Savings In early Q2 2019, Ontario's largest credit union, Meridian Credit Union launched a digital only bank called motusbank, now after 6 years in operation, motusbank is shutting down.  In a joint announcement, Meridian


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eToro Files Nasdaq IPO After Crypto Revenue Surge

Public Market Funding | March 31, 2025 Trading platform eToro officially files to go public on Nasdaq as IPO interest builds On March 24, 2025, an Israeli fintech platform known for social trading and crypto investments, eToro filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, confirming intent to go public on the Nasdaq under


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Military families are 'making a mistake' if they skip this tax-free retirement account, advisor says

Members of the U.S. armed forces qualify for special tax breaks, which can offer unique financial planning opportunities, experts say. Here's what to know.

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This bond fund manager dropped out of a Ph.D program to find her passion in finance

Federated Hermes' Kathryn Glass wasn't always set on a career in finance.

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As Trump readies reciprocal tariffs, economists say 'value-added taxes' aren't a trade barrier

"Value-added taxes" are a common type of consumption tax used worldwide. They don't create a trade disadvantage for the U.S., economists said.

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The Most Popular Casino Games Among Canadian Players

March 31, 2025 Canada has embraced online gambling with enthusiasm, and players across the country are logging in daily to test their luck and skill. With hundreds of platforms to choose from, Sol Casino has emerged as one of the favorites among Canadians—thanks to its rich game variety, secure environment, and CAD-friendly features. But what


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Homeownership is ‘an investment,’ Maryland governor says. High prices mean fewer young adults can benefit

Since 1980, median home prices have increased much faster than median household incomes, research finds. For some, that is putting home ownership out of reach.

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Top Wall Street analysts are confident about the prospects for these 3 stocks

Amid the ongoing volatility, TipRanks found three favored stocks, including Microsoft, to keep in mind.

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Corvex’s Meister joins the board at Illumina. Here’s how he can create value for shareholders

Keith Meister, Corvex Management's chief investment officer, will join Illumina's board starting March 28. He's no stranger to the world of biotech.

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These big inherited IRA mistakes can shrink your windfall — here's how to avoid them

If you've inherited an individual retirement account, costly mistakes could shrink your balance. Here's how to preserve your windfall, according to experts.

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One Key Differences Between USMLE Step 2 CK And Step 2 CS

March 29, 2025 Remember when your older sibling or that friend from medical school did well on the USMLE Step 2? They took a test called Step 2 CS that’s no longer around. That’s right—the Step 2 CS exam has been discontinued. But here’s the silver lining: this change opens up an opportunity for you


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Robinhood’s WealthTech Push and Lifestyle Finance

Robinhood | March 28, 2025 Robinhood Unveils Low-cost Wealth Management, AI Tools, and Luxury Banking Perks for Retail Users On March 27 2025, during Robinhood's Lost City of Gold event keynote, the company announced 3 major launches that katipult the company well beyond trading, including Robinhood Strategies, Robinhood Banking, and Robinhood Cortext.  The new suite


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Are Your Tokens Securities? New EU Rules Say Maybe

EU Crypto Guidelines | March 28, 2025 New EU Guidelines Help Clarify the Line Between Crypto and Securities Last month, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published detailed guidelines (21 page PDF) as part of Markets in Crypto Asset Regulation (MiCAR) that help regulators and crypto companies figure out whether or not a specific


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Investors will be 'miles ahead' if they avoid these 3 things, 'How Not to Invest' author says

Barry Ritholtz's new book discusses why most people are bad at investing, and why famous investors who consistently beat the market are rarities.

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How to Start Investing in Startups

Investing in startups can be an exciting way to diversify your portfolio and support innovation. However, startup investing is not for everyone—it comes with high risks, illiquidity, and the possibility of losing your entire investment. In this blog, learn more … Continue reading


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