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What to Look for in Investment Updates

After making an investment in a startup, an investor might be wondering “now what?” How can they track how a company they’ve invested in is doing after the investment? Some startups may send out investment updates on a regular basis … Continue reading


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The 'Great Wealth Transfer': A $3 trillion opportunity for Black business owners is on the horizon

Researchers forecast 6 million small- and medium-sized businesses, or SMBs, will be available for acquisition by 2035.

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Student loan forgiveness is taxable again. How to plan for a five-figure IRS bill

Student loan holders who get their debt excused in 2026 can expect a hefty tax bill. But there are steps you can take to prepare, and some may not have to pay.

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Trump accounts have 'more unanswered questions than answered,' expert says. What's still unknown

Trump accounts offer free money for some families. But other details have yet to be resolved, experts say. Here's what to expect.

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Early-Stage and Late-Stage Companies

As startups are getting older, staying private longer, and people speculate if the definition of a startup needs to change, does the line between an early-stage and late-stage startup also need to move? In this blog, learn more about early- … Continue reading


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Personal loans surge amid affordability struggles: It's 'the middle-class refinancing option,' expert says

Some borrowers are turning to personal loans to refinance credit card debt. Those loans are expected increase nearly 6% this year, TransUnion forecasts

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Nuvei Powers Nautilus Plus Omnichannel Expansion

Feb 17, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Payments Infrastructure Unified Payments Across Physical And Digital Fitness Channels On Feb 17 2026, Nuvei announced a partnership with Nautilus Plus to power omnichannel payments across its Quebec gym network and integrated digital platform, Ultime Fit. The integration was completed in six weeks, a fraction of


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OwlTing Targets $230B US Remittance Market

Feb 18, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Payments and Remittances   Visa Direct Push Payments Challenge Cross Border Transfer Fees On February 17 2026, OwlTing announced the launch of OwlPay Cash targeting the $230B US outbound remittance market, introducing a retail remittance app built on Visa Direct rails and supported by US money


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As AI puts the squeeze on entry-level jobs, teens remain optimistic about their future employability, report finds

High school students are less concerned about AI's impact on their future employment prospects, according to a new report.

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Olympic Commerce Fraud Tests Payments Safeguards

Feb 18, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Payments and Cybersecurity Fraud Campaign Targets Payments Ahead Of Milan Cortina 2026 On February 18 2026, reports of fake Olympic merchandise stores harvesting payment data surfaced ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Games, exposing how large scale sporting events create concentrated digital commerce risk for consumers


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Trump's 'no tax on overtime' deduction could be tricky this season — how to claim it

President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" added the "no tax on overtime" deduction for 2025 returns. Here's how to claim the tax break.

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Used car inventory is improving, but 'affordable under-$20,000 vehicles are harder to find,' expert says

Although experts anticipate more inventory reaching the used car market, increased supply may not translate into meaningful relief from elevated prices.

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Nmbr-Powered Payroll First Embedded In Canadian HR Stack

Feb 17, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Payroll and HR Tech Collage Embeds Payroll Powered By Nmbr In Canada On February 17 2026, Nmbr announced the Collage Payroll launch, positioning it as the first benefits connected HR platform in Canada to embed payroll inside its HR workflow. Collage says customers can onboard employees


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BrewDog Equity For Punks Sale Puts Retail Investors At Risk

February 17 2026 | Equity Crowdfunding and Retail Investors Retail Investors Face Potential in BrewDog’s Sale Outcome On February 16 2026, multiple UK reports say BrewDog has hired advisers to explore a potential sale after years of losses and slower growth. As a result, about 220,000 Equity for Punks retail shareholders may lose money depending


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Trump administration identifies more borrowers eligible for student loan forgiveness, court filing shows

The Trump administration identified more than 40,000 borrowers eligible for federal student loan relief in January, a recent court filing shows.

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