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Here’s how to take a sabbatical, even if your company doesn't offer one

Sabbaticals aren't a common workplace perk. Here's how to approach your employer to ask for one and how to financially prepare if you decide to quit instead.

3 years ago

Glossary of Investor Jargon

There is a lot of legal and non-legal terminology thrown around in the investor and venture capitalist world. The legal terminology can be difficult at first, but there are many resources that help investors understand these terms. However, there may … Continue reading

3 years ago

Holt Exchange Investment and Growth Program: Applications open until May 27

Holt Exchange | Jan Arp | Mar 25, 2022 Holt Xchange is a global venture capital fund investing in early/seed stage entrepreneurs across the globe. Holt invests in fintech applications including digital banking, digital lending, payments, digital ID, real estate tech / proptech, regtech, cybersecurity, wealthtech, data analytics, infrastructure platforms, etc.  Holt Xchange invests via


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3 years ago

What to Know About Borrowing Against Crypto

Guest Post | Mar 25, 2022 The world of crypto is at this point advancing toward being mainstream very quickly. Cryptocurrency is something more and more people are using for transactions and as a payment method. Crypto is also an investment opportunity. Beyond those applications, crypto borrowing and lending are growing in popularity as well.


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3 years ago

Obama's former education secretary is calling on Biden to cancel student debt

CNBC interviewed John King, who served as education secretary in the Obama administration, about why he's come to believe student loans must be forgiven.

3 years ago

Vanguard reclaims top target-date fund manager spot, leapfrogs Fidelity and BlackRock

Until 2020, Vanguard had collected the most new investor money in target-date funds each year since 2008, according to Morningstar.

3 years ago

Crowdfunding is Now a Serious Way for Private Ventures to Raise Capital

Crowdfund Insider | Jamie Finn | Mar 22, 2022 Traditionally, only accredited investors, private equity firms, or major financial institutions have been able to invest in early-stage, high-growth companies before an initial public offering. While there are many VCs and angels out there, they hear many pitches, they have many options, their funding often makes


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3 years ago

Taking these 5 steps can help bulk up your emergency savings

Having enough cash set aside to cover big unexpected expenses can feel unattainable. But you may find more money in your budget by making some adjustments.

3 years ago

How to avoid a 6-figure tax penalty on foreign bank accounts

If you have overseas financial accounts, you may need to disclose balances to the U.S. Department of the Treasury by April 15 or incur a steep tax penalty.

3 years ago

BlackRock's Fink says Russia-Ukraine war could accelerate use of cryptocurrencies

Russia's invasion of Ukraine could accelerate the adoption of digital currencies by people and central banks, according to BlackRock's Larry Fink.

3 years ago

The SEC climate rule: 7 things investors need to know

The Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a rule around climate disclosures companies make to their investors. It could have far-reaching effects.

3 years ago

Here’s the average tax refund so far this year — and the 3 best places to stash yours

A tax refund offers a rare opportunity to build a safety net. Here are three ways to stretch the one-time payment.

3 years ago

Here's how to settle your loved one's estate after they pass away

Experts say settling an estate can take six months to several years, depending on prior planning and simplicity of the assets. Here's what to know.

3 years ago

The pandemic has widened the gap between women and men's retirement savings. What to know about catching up

Only 19% of women are confident they're on track to retire without running out of money, according to TIAA. That's compared to 35% of men.

3 years ago

Facebook-like metaverse potential disaster says Second Life creator Philip Rosedale

Nikkei Asia | Ken Koyanagi | Mar 18, 2022 Philip Rosedale says technology is not yet ready for 3D immersive VR TOKYO -- "Metaverse" has become a buzzword in tech, business and beyond since Mark Zuckerberg changed the name of his company from Facebook to Meta Platforms last October, signaling a new focus on creating


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