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From saving money to paying down debt, here’s why financial literacy is so important

A lack of financial literacy can affect everything from the amount of money you save to the debt you owe.

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Pros and Cons of a Distributed Workforce

Guest Post | Apr 1, 2022 Distributed workforces are growing increasingly common, even as COVID-19 restrictions ease. Having employees work from all around the world is too beneficial for companies to pass up. But with the pros of a distributed workforce, there are also some cons. Keep reading to find out what they are. Pros:


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3 years ago

GameStop shares rise as company plans stock split

GameStop shares climbed after the company said it planned to implement a stock split.

3 years ago

Understanding Bridge Rounds

When a company needs additional financing in between more formal funding rounds, they may choose to employ a bridge round to keep operations running smoothly. In this blog, we will cover what bridge rounds are, how they are structured, and … Continue reading

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Circle Partners with BNY Mellon to Provide Custody Services for It’s USDC Reserves

Circle Internet Financial | Release | Mar 31 ,2022 BOSTON , March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Circle Internet Financial, LLC (Circle) announced that BNY Mellon, the largest global asset servicer, was selected as a primary custodian for USD Coin (USDC) reserves. Circle is a global internet finance firm that provides internet-based payments and financial infrastructure to businesses of


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A four-day workweek pilot program is now underway in the U.S. and Canada

Thirty-eight companies across the U.S. and Canada started testing the four-day workweek Friday.

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Long-term unemployment tumbles in March as job market stays hot

The share of long-term unemployed relative to all jobless workers has fallen dramatically from its pandemic-era peak a year ago.

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The IRS has sent nearly 58 million refunds. The average payment is $3,263

The IRS has issued nearly 58 million refunds, which are worth almost $189 billion in total, as of March 25.

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GameStop shares erase gains and close Friday lower as company plans stock split

GameStop shares climbed after the company said it planned to implement a stock split.

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Many homebuyers face surprise repair costs soon after moving in, survey shows

More than three-quarters of new homeowners said in a survey they ended up having an unexpected cost in the first year of ownership.

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16 U.S. cities where women under 30 earn more than their male peers

Out of 250 metropolitan areas in the U.S., women under 30 are paid the same or more than men in 22 of them, according to the Pew Research Center.

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Opinion: Rising cost of compliance may lead to consolidation

FP | Ethan Lou | Mar 30, 2022 If you’ve ever wondered how onerous it is to register as a securities dealer with the Ontario Securities Commission, wonder no more. The cryptocurrency trading platform Bitbuy Technologies Inc. has put a dollar figure on it: more than $1.5 million. That’s the overall increase in spending, including


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3 years ago

Successful Founders Weigh In: 10 Key Things to Do When Starting A New Venture

Inc. | Doug Cantor | Mar 31, 2022 Successful founders weigh in on the issues you need to think about--and the ones everyone forgets to--when you're getting ready to launch. 1. Define Your Purpose "Begin by writing out a paragraph that is your brand story, authentic to only you. The who, what, where, and why


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3 years ago

Investor Kyle Bass: Globalization isn't over, just don't invest in countries run by despots

The founder of Hayman Capital Management took a different view than BlackRock's Larry Fink on the future of the idea of an interconnected global economy.

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Bill 13: Alberta proposes ‘regulatory sandbox’ for innovative financial technology firms

Edmonton Journal | Lisa Johnson | Mar 30, 2022 Alberta’s UCP government says finance technology companies need temporary relief from privacy and investment laws to give the province an edge in attracting business. Finance Minister Travis Toews introduced Bill 13, the Financial Innovation Act, Wednesday, which if passed, will create a “regulatory sandbox” for financial


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