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Trump pitches direct payments to consumers for health care. What policy experts say about the plan

President Donald Trump wants to send payments directly to households for health costs. Experts think the plan may raise costs and the number of uninsured.

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Portage Takes Point72 Fintech Portfolio Secondary Deal

Fintech in Canada | January 15, 2026 A $280M Continuation Fund Supports Fintechs Staying Private Longer In January 2026, Portage confirmed it will manage select Point72 Ventures fintech assets through a US$280 million continuation vehicle and will become the general partner of the fund. This is Portage’s first large scale move into secondaries and supports


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3 months ago

Students are increasingly choosing community college or certificates over four-year degrees

Students are putting more emphasis on career training and post-college employment, as more opt for a two-year degree or even shorter-term credentials. 

3 months ago

Ontario Court Orders Binance To Pay Investor Legal Costs

Crypto | Jan 15, 2026 Ontario Court Orders Binance to Pay $261,900 For Abusive Offshore Arbitration Bid Against Class Action Plaintiffs On January 9, 2026, the Ontario Superior Court ordered Binance to pay $261,900 in legal costs after finding that its attempt to force a Hong Kong arbitration was abusive and aimed at intimidating Canadian


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3 months ago

Over 800,000 student loan borrowers remain in backlog for forgiveness, affordable repayment plans

More than 800,000 federal student loan holders remain stuck in a backlog of applications for an affordable repayment plan or debt forgiveness.

3 months ago

MrBeast platform gets $200 million investment from Tom Lee's Bitmine

World's top ethereum treasury company said Thursday it made a $200 million equity investment in Beast Industries.

3 months ago

Underwater car trade-ins are on the rise — and drivers owe a record amount, Edmunds finds

The average amount owed on car trade-ins with negative equity rose to $7,214 — an all-time high, according to new data from car website Edmunds.

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This IRS deadline is a 'chance to catch up' on your 2025 taxes, expert says. What to know

The fourth-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2025 is Jan. 15. Here are the key things to know about the due date.

3 months ago

Workers have $2.75 billion in state-run retirement accounts — what to know as Minnesota, Hawaii set to launch plans

Minnesota and Hawaii are joining the growing list of states that require employers without retirement plans to enroll their workers in a state-run program.

3 months ago

CIRO Cyber Breach Confirms 750,000 Investors Affected

Cybersecurity | January 14, 2026 Forensic Findings Confirm Investor Data Exposure Following CIRO's August 2025 Breach On January 14, 2026, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization confirmed that approximately 750,000 Canadian investors were impacted by the cybersecurity incident first detected on August 11, 2025, as detailed in its update on unauthorized access to some Canadian investors’


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3 months ago

More Americans expect to miss a debt payment in the months ahead: What that does to your credit score

One missed payment could ding a credit score by about 80 points, on average, according to a new report by LendingTree.

3 months ago

[TCS Webinar Jan 28, 2026]: How Canadian Companies Can Choose New Export Markets

Exporting | Webinar | January 14, 2026 A Practical Webinar On Reducing Risk and Selecting Markets With Confidence Many Canadian companies still operate only in their domestic market or to a narrow set of export markets. That limited exposure becomes a problem when trade rules change, demand softens, or geopolitical risk rises like the current


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3 months ago

Latest IRS budget cuts may be lower than expected, but still could impact taxpayers, experts say

House lawmakers this week could vote to approve a smaller IRS budget. Here's what that may mean for taxpayers.

3 months ago

Student loan borrowers in default may miss out on Trump's 'largest tax refund season of all time'

The Trump administration is predicting larger tax refunds for the 2026 tax season, but the millions of student loan borrowers in default may miss out.

3 months ago

Airlines to save big money on fuel as new weight loss pills gain popularity, Wall Street says

Jefferies argued that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could translate into roughly 2% total aircraft weight savings.

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