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Freedom Fighters: Introducing the TekSavvy comic book: story of a captured regulator and band of heroes

TekSavvy | Nov 30, 2021 [TechSavvy] proud to present the first issue of “The Intrepid Savvies,” which was created and distributed to shine a light on the state of the telecommunications sector in Canada. This is the story of a captured regulator and an all-powerful telecommunications industry, and a small but mighty band of heroes


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A majority of Americans don’t understand this retailer financing strategy — and it can cost them big bucks

About half of stores offer deferred interest credit cards, yet 56% of Americans don't know how the financing strategy works.

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Jack Dorsey resigns as CEO of Twitter

CBC | Pete Evans  | Nov 29, 2021 Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey will step down as the company's chief executive officer. Dorsey is also CEO of payment firm Square The billionaire CEO announced in a tweet that he is stepping down, to be replaced by Parag Agrawal, who is the company's chief technical officer. Among other


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Here's why unemployment claims hit their lowest level since 1969

Claims for unemployment benefits are trending downward. A seasonal adjustment likely made the most recent data appear rosier than reality.

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Liquid Avatar Technologies and Bonifii Make Verifiable Credentials Accessible for People and Financial Institutions in the Metaverse

Liquid Avatar Technologies | Cara Buckspan | Nov 30, 2021 DENVER, CO and TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / November 30, 2021 / Liquid Avatar Technologies Inc. (CSE:LQID)(OTCQB:LQAVF)(FRA:4T51), a global blockchain, digital identity and fintech solutions company, and Bonifii, the financial service industry's first transaction network for verifiable credentials, today announce that privacy-preserving financial transactions in


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Social Security retirement claims haven't surged amid Covid-19. Here's why

Workers age 70 and over were more likely to retire amid Covid-19, and they likely already claimed Social Security retirement benefits before the pandemic began.

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Goldman Sachs unveils Amazon-backed cloud service for Wall Street trading firms

The move puts 152-year-old Goldman in the unusual position of being a provider of cloud services for Wall Street.

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How to score a write-off on 'Giving Tuesday' if you don’t itemize deductions

It’s possible to score a write-off for cash donations of up to $600 on Giving Tuesday, even if you don’t itemize deductions. Here’s what donors need to know.

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Maximizing LinkedIn To Generate Quality Leads For Your Startup

Guest Post | Nov 30, 2021 The best networking platform where you can make connections with potential customers in your industry is LinkedIn. Also, with LinkedIn, you can get noticed professionally, generate leads online, and create ads. There are several blogs on tips to hire a LinkedIn ads expert, if you are convinced you need


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9 money moves to make before becoming your own boss

In October, there were 9.44 million self-employed Americans, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. What to know about finances before freelancing.

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Bank of Canada Staff Paper: Bitcoin Adoption and Beliefs in Canada

Bank of Canada | Daniela Balutel, Christopher Henry, Jorge Vásquez, Marcel Voia | | Nov 30, 2021 In the last few years, the number of so-called cryptocurrencies—a form of electronic money that allows people to make direct person-to-person transactions—has surged, with more than 740 now available. Among them, Bitcoin enjoys the highest trading value and volume


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These financial advisors give newlyweds the ultimate wedding gift: financial compatibility

The first thing newlyweds should do regarding money is make sure they're on the same page financially. Here's how four advisors help new couples get there.

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The 12 days of Christmas are more expensive this year

Buying your true love two turtle doves or five gold rings? Inflation is raising the cost.

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Op-ed: 'Giving Tuesday' is a chance to help charitable organizations tackle worthy causes

If you're able to make a charitable gift this holiday season, you'll want to make sure your contribution has the biggest possible impact during "Giving Tuesday."

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What Does The Financialization of Games Mean? GameFi

Messari | Jerry Sun | Nov 26, 2021 Explain it like I'm 5:  GameFi. What if you could keep what you built? And not only keep what you earned, but also sell it to others, loan it out, or showcase it off? While that sounds like a dream, this is the promise of GameFi, and


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