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$1 million hypothetical portfolios: How kids from wealthy families at an elite Swiss school learn about money

Bernhard Gademann, president of an elite Swiss boarding school, has a strategy to cater to the children of parents who pay more than $160,000 in tuition a year.

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VoPay & Sage Revolutionize SMB Payroll Solutions

Fintech Partnership | Release | Jul 24, 2024 VoPay and Sage Team Up to Transform Payroll Management for SMBs Vancouver, BC, July 24, 2024 – VoPay, a leading fintech company known for its innovative embedded payment solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Sage, a global provider of accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology. This


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Job seekers are sour on the cooling labor market

Confidence among job seekers is at a two-year low. While the labor market remains strong, there may be trouble if it continues to cool, economists said.

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NextEra considers restarting Iowa nuclear plant amid rising demand for carbon-free energy

NextEra CEO John Ketchum said the company is considering restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center, though a risk assessment is needed.

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Spot ether ETFs are set to trade Tuesday. Here’s what it means for the Ethereum blockchain

Roughly six months after spot bitcoin exchange traded funds debuted, spot ether ETFs are about to get their moment in the sun.

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Older voters face new decision in November with Kamala Harris poised to lead Democratic ticket

Voters ages 50 and up are divided between Republican and Democratic parties.

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Is the U.S. in a recession? Roughly 3 in 5 Americans think so, report finds

As more households stretch to cover price increases and higher interest rates, most Americans falsely think the U.S. is in recession, report shows.

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Spot Ethereum ETFs Debut in the U.S. (Without Staking)

Investing | Jul 23, 2024 SEC Approves Spot Ether ETFs to Kickstart a New Era for Crypto Investments The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved multiple spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to begin trading today, marking a watershed moment and regulated channel for investors to obtain exposure to the second-largest cryptocurrency by


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Keeping a Clean Cap Table: Understanding Crowd Notes

There are a variety of financial instruments that entrepreneurs and startups can choose to utilize when raising capital. Some of the more well-known choices include common stock, preferred stock, and convertible notes, but another alternative is a crowd note. Primarily … Continue reading


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It’s too hot to sell a house this summer, some real estate experts say. What home sellers can do

The summer heat might be slowing down home sale foot traffic in your area. If it's too hot, here are things to consider as a summer home seller.

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IRS issues final rules for inherited IRAs — but many are 'missing the boat' on taxes, pro says

The IRS has finalized rules on required withdrawals for certain inherited individual retirement accounts and other plans. Here's how it could affect your taxes.

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Canuck Startups Cohere and Clio Secure Major Funding Rounds

Funding | Jul 23, 2024 Canadian ventures Cohere and Clio secure series D and series F respectively, reaching new valuations Canadian startups, Cohere and Clio, are making headlines this week by announcing major fundraising rounds, showcasing the potential and strength of Canada's innovation economy and technology sector. See:  Generative AI Myths That Founders Should Know


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How down payment assistance programs can help clear the path to homeownership

One barrier toward homeownership is having enough saved. Experts say down payment assistance programs may be worth another look.

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5 Fintech Failures and Lessons to Learn From

Leadership | Jul 23, 2024 "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." – Thomas Edison Failure contains perhaps the greatest insights for future success (assuming one is willing to learn from it!). While there are a myriad of pitfalls to avoid as an entrepreneur (or investor), below we look at


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As Gen Xers reach retirement withdrawal age, using that money should be a 'last resort,' expert says

Some Gen Xers are becoming eligible for penalty-free retirement withdrawals. But it's the "most expensive place to get money," one expert cautions.

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