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Planetary Health Check 2024 and Canadian Climate Tech

ESG | Feb 14, 2025 Seizing the Green Economy:  The State of the Planet and Fintech Opportunities Planetary Boundaries Science published the inaugural edition of the 2024 Planetary Health Check, (view 96 page PDF report) that delivers a scientific assessment of the current state of mother earth, revealing urgent environmental challenges that are in need


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SEC Advances XRP ETF Review, Investors Await Decision

Crypto | Feb 14, 2025 SEC Acknowledges XRP ETF Filing Kicking Off Regulatory Review, Investors Optimistic According to February 13, 2025 SEC filing No. 34-102420, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially acknowledged a proposal from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Grayscale to introduce an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on XRP (a


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Here's a potential winner from the Trump tariffs: American tourists traveling abroad

The U.S. dollar is expected to strengthen further in 2025 due to President Donald Trump's tariff policy. Overseas travelers may enjoy more buying power.

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Here's the 'quick and dirty' way to withhold enough taxes from your paycheck, advisor says

If your tax bill or refund is bigger than expected, it may be time to adjust your paycheck withholding. Here's an easy way to do it.

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What dismantling the Department of Education could mean for colleges, student loans and college access

Efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle the Education Department are underway. Here's what it could mean for students.

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Credit card debt hit a record $1.21 trillion — here's why 'no one should be surprised,' expert says

Credit card balances rose in the fourth quarter of 2024, the New York Fed found. Consumer spending continues to remain strong, despite high borrowing costs.

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10 Fintech and Crypto IPOs 2025 – Boom or Bubble?

Public Market | Feb 13, 2025 A Raft of Fintech and Crypto IPOs in 2025 According to many reports online, several prominent fintech and crypto firms are espousing Initial Public Offering (IPO) ambitions to publicly list in 2025 due to recent economic conditions in public markets.  Is this growth sustainable or indicative of an overheated


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Defense stocks drop after Trump says Pentagon spending could be halved

Shares of Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin were under pressure after President Donald Trump raised the idea of large cuts to defense spending.

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Soaring cocoa prices are bad news for those Valentine's Day chocolate purchases

Cocoa prices rose to record highs last year amid a global supply shortage. Chocolate makers have raised their retail prices to compensate.

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Signs You’ve Found the Right SaaS Design Agency

Feb 13, 2025 Choosing a SaaS design agency is a key step in creating a successful product. A great design can help you attract and retain users, improve engagement, and boost growth. But how can you be sure you've found the right SaaS UI/UX agency? They Understand SaaS Business Models The right SaaS UI/UX agency


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Elon Musk ripped a company for storing government records in a mine. Now, DOGE may give Iron Mountain a boost

The company said that other parts of its business can benefit from efficiency initiatives after Musk pointed out how it processes retirement applications.

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Why benefit increases prompted by the Social Security Fairness Act may be difficult to implement

A new law will provide Social Security benefit increases for more than 3.2 million individuals. Yet it may take more than a year before some see the money.

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Op-ed: 5 steps to help you financially recover after a wildfire, from a California-based financial advisor

Restoring stability after a natural disaster is challenging. Taking specific steps can help you regain control of your finances, says a California-based advisor.

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Here's the inflation breakdown for January 2025 — in one chart

The consumer price index rose 3% on the year in January 2025. Economists worry that broad disinflation is over, even as tariffs loom.

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1 in 3 Americans have 'layoff anxiety' — here's how to combat it

Workers feel a disproportionately high degree of layoff anxiety, reports show. But there are ways to use that fear to better position yourself in the job market.

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