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Americans donated $2.7 billion on ‘Giving Tuesday.’ Here's how donors can score a write-off if they don’t itemize deductions

There’s a special tax break of up to $600 for cash gifts in 2021, even without itemizing deductions on your federal return. Here’s what to know.

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Jana Partners may have a three-pronged plan to build value at Zendesk

Activist firm Jana Partners isn’t happy about Zendesk’s plan to acquire Momentive. Here are three ways the firm can create value for shareholders.

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5 tips for saving money on entertainment expenses as a college student

A lot of college students cut cable — but all the streaming services can add up! Do you know how much you're spending? Here are 5 tips to save money.

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As new Covid uncertainties loom, advisors say it's 'super important' to revisit your financial plan for 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted people to rethink goals large and small. The new year is an opportunity to make sure your financial plans still match.

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Did you work from home this year? When you can claim the home-office tax deduction

The home office deduction is a nice tax break, but it's only available to the self-employed.

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How to get the free at-home Covid tests promised by White House

Tens of millions of Americans should soon have access to free at-home Covid tests. Here's what we know so far.

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Pitchbook ranks Waterloo top Canadian university for founders

University of Waterloo | Melanie Scott | Dec 2, 2021 Waterloo maintains its position in the 2021 PitchBook rankings and is the top Canadian university on the list The University of Waterloo is ranked 22nd in the world for universities that produce the most successful entrepreneurs, according to the 2021 PitchBook rankings of top 50 colleges for founders. PitchBook


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How Much Should I Invest?

Investments are risky, and a good rule of thumb is to never invest more than you are comfortable to completely lose. Regulation Crowdfunding allows the average person to invest in startups, often with small investment minimums, some as low as … Continue reading

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Canadien blooming. The fertile “Valley” for finance innovation FLOW: OB, CAN Trends, Beyond OB: BaaS + Embedded Finance, tunl

Finconecta | Betty DeVita | Dec 3, 2021 The Open Banking model marks a global evolution (although some experts talk about a “revolution”) in the financial market. Motivated by the increased need to respond to customer demands, compete with new financial players and meet regulation requirements, banks are adopting API-based business models. Open Banking emerges


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Long-term unemployment fell again but at slowest pace since April

Almost a third of unemployed Americans have been out of work at least six months, according to the November jobs report.

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Elon Musk says SpaceX has started building a Starship launchpad on Florida's Space Coast

SpaceX has begun building a launchpad for its Starship rockets in Florida, CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday.

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Help Wanted: America's childcare crisis fueled by worker shortages in daycare centers

A recent survey of more than 7,500 childcare centers across the country found worker shortages in nearly every state, with many taking on fewer children for care as a result.

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All of the stocks in Cathie Wood's Ark Innovation fund are in a bear market except 2

Wood's main exchange-traded fund, which trades under ticker ARKK, is down more than 12% this week, on pace of its worst week since February.

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Almost half of U.S. families with young children face high risk of poverty due to insecure employment, research shows

Almost half of American families with young children have had a high risk of falling into poverty. That could have lasting effects on their children's lives.

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Cryptocurrency executives called to testify in Congress Dec 8

BBC | Dec 1, 2021 Executives of eight major cryptocurrency firms have been called to testify before a US congressional committee on 8 December. Witnesses called to appear include Coinbase's Alesia Haas, Circle's Jeremy Allaire and Bitfury's Brian Brooks. It will be the first time companies representing the controversial sector have been questioned in this


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