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As DOGE continues federal budget cuts, Elon Musk turns focus to people over 100 receiving Social Security benefits

Amid efforts to cut wasteful federal spending, there's new scrutiny on just how long some Social Security beneficiaries have been receiving payments.

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CSA Seeks Industry Input on Data Portability Consultation

Data Portability | Feb 19, 2025 CSA's Launches the Collaboratory and First Testing Initiative on Data Portability Investor data is suck in silos and the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is looking to gain more insight with a newly launched data portability testing consultation (CSA Multilateral Discussion Paper 11-406) to explore the ability for investors to


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10 months ago

Fiverr Launches AI-Powered Fiverr Go, Mixed Reactions

Gig Economy | Feb 19, 2025 Fiverr Launches AI-powered "Fiverr Go" to Help Freelancers Scale But Concerns About Job Security Remain On Feb 18, 2025, Fiverr officially unveiled Fiverr Go, a groundbreaking AI-driven platform designed to help freelances scale their gig businesses while maintaining full control over their creative rights. The launch comes at a


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Converting your home to a rental could trigger a 'tax bomb' when you sell, advisor says

Converting your home to a rental could increase your taxes when you eventually sell the property. Here's what to know.

10 months ago

Top-rated charities are in jeopardy amid White House, DOGE cuts to foreign aid

President Donald Trump’s order pausing all U.S. foreign aid put many nonprofits in jeopardy. Donors can bridge some of the funding gap.

10 months ago

Trump's plan to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits would help high-income households, report finds

President Donald Trump plans to fulfill his campaign promise to end taxes on Social Security benefit income. A new report finds that will benefit high earners.

10 months ago

Op-ed: Amid DEI retreat, America's small businesses are not caving like big corporations

A CNBC|SurveyMonkey study finds small businesses continue to support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts even as political scrutiny intensifies.

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BDC Commits ~$1 Billion to Support Canadian Scale-ups

Financing | Feb 18, 2025 BDC Invests Nearly $1B to Boost Canadian Businesses Canada’s Business Development Bank (BDC) is injecting almost $1 billion into helping Canadian companies scale up and compete globally, during this period of challenging economic conditions.  The announced funding will almost be split between two growth funds as follows: The Growth Venture


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10 months ago

30% of Americans increased their emergency savings in 2024. That's progress, expert says

Inflation and high interest rates are still taking a toll, but more Americans are able to set money aside in an emergency fund, according to a recent report.

10 months ago

Investment Asset Classes

Investing in a variety of asset classes can be an important strategy for investors who may be looking to build or diversify their portfolio. However, investors may not know what types of investment asset classes exist. What are the four … Continue reading


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10 months ago

[Event Apr 2-3, 2025]: Join Us for Venture Summit | West — over 140 VCs and over 150 Top Innovators!

Event | Feb 18, 2025 NCFA Canada is pleased to sponsor and invite you to join us for Venture Summit | West on April 2nd & 3rd in Silicon Valley Special offer: Register Now & Save $450 off (promo code “NCFAVIP" valid through March 14th) Where Innovation Meets Capital April 2-3, 2025 Computer History Museum | Mountain View,


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10 months ago

U.S. appeals court blocks Biden SAVE plan for student loans

Former President Joe Biden's new student loan repayment and forgiveness plan, SAVE, was blocked Tuesday by a U.S. appeals court.

10 months ago

Balancing Customer Relationships and Debt Recovery: A Guide for Businesses

Feb 18, 2025 Debt recovery is an essential aspect of maintaining business cash flow, but it must be handled carefully to preserve valuable customer relationships. Striking the right balance between collecting overdue payments and maintaining customer goodwill requires a strategic approach. This article provides practical tips for businesses to recover debts professionally and ethically while


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10 months ago

Holt Xchange Launches Fund I on FrontFundr

Holt Xchange | Feb 18, 2025 Holt Xchange Launches Fundraising Round on FrontFundr Holt Xchange, a venture capital fund focused on fintech innovation, has now opened its inaugural Fund I to accredited investors (only) on FrontFundr.  The fund has already raised $7,464,552 or 75% of its $10M goal.  There are 90 days left to invest.


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10 months ago

A 20% S&P 500 'three-peat' is unlikely in 2025, market strategist says

The S&P 500 stock index has returned three consecutive years of 20% gains once in history, analysts said.

10 months ago