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Global tech outage hits financial services companies, including Charles Schwab

After a global IT outage, some investors were experiencing disruptions at Charles Schwab, one of the country's largest brokerage firms.

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Global Fintech Funding Sees a Boost in Q2 2024

Report | Jul 19, 2024 CB Insights Report for Global Fintech Overview Q2 2024 CB Insights Global Fintech Q2 Report recently dropped.  Global fintech funding increased to $8.9 billion in Q2 2024, up 19% from the previous quarter, mostly due to two large deals: $694 million from Stripe and $650 million from AlphaSense. Having said


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What to know about airline refunds, delays as global IT outage causes 'mass chaos,' expert says

A global outage linked to a CrowdStrike tech update impacted airline passengers. Financial remuneration for customers will largely depend on airline policy.

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Eco-Friendly Plumbing Innovations for Sustainable Living

Jul 19, 2024 In today's rapidly evolving world, sustainability is not just a trend—it's a necessity. With the growing awareness of environmental issues among homeowners, there has been a significant increase in the demand for eco-friendly plumbing solutions. If you're considering making your home greener, consulting a knowledgeable plumber about sustainable plumbing innovations is a


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Small Businesses Can Make Impactful Events with the Right Equipment

Jul 19, 2024 We live in a world of dazzling technology where one single computer, used the right way, can launch a business or start a global conversation. The online digital world is a dynamic place. However, modern audio-visual equipment can make the offline world just as exciting, too! Thankfully, the right equipment can empower


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Education Department to forgive $1.2 billion in student debt for 35,000 borrowers

The Biden administration announced it will cancel $1.2 billion in student debt for 35,000 workers.

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Some renters may be ‘mortgage-ready’ and not know it. Here's how to tell

Roughly 7.9 million households in the U.S. were considered "income mortgage-ready" in 2022, Zillow found in an analysis. Here are two things to you should know.

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More teens are working. Here's why a job is 'becoming more compelling' for them, economist says

Last month's jobs report showed the highest teen employment rate in June since 2007. A strong economy could help teen employment continue to rise.

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Citadel's Ken Griffin buys a stegosaurus for $45 million in a record auction sale

Ken Griffin purchased a late-Jurassic stegosaurus skeleton for $44.6 million at Sotheby's Wednesday, marking the most valuable fossil ever sold at auction.

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‘Loophole’ may get you a $7,500 tax credit for leasing an EV, auto analysts say

A tax credit for leased electric vehicles is subject to laxer rules than those that apply to purchases of new EVs.

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How to Use Influencer Partnerships to Boost Your Business’s Social Media Marketing

Jul 18, 2024 The present digital landscape is dominated by social media, with brands vying for attention amid the online competition. A staggering 5.07 billion people—comprising 62.6% of the world's population—were using social media platforms as of May 22nd, 2024, thus encouraging an increasing number of businesses to focus on their social media presence to


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Notarization during travel or can a mobile notary perform services aboard a moving vehicle?

Jul 18, 2024 Imagine this: you’re on a cross-country train or perhaps sailing on a boat, and you suddenly need a document notarized. Is it even possible? Can a mobile notary come to your rescue in these situations? For those always on the move, this could be a game-changer. If you're curious about how mobile


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The election could have a 'massive impact' on the municipal bond market, analyst says

The election outcome and future policy could impact the municipal bond market. Here's what muni bond investors need to know.

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Federal appeals court blocks Biden's new student loan relief plan

A federal appeals court issued an order temporarily halting the Biden administration from implementing its new student loan repayment plan.

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Go Alberta New Equity Crowdfunding Portal Launches

Launch Release | Jul 18, 2024 A New Equity Crowdfunding Portal Dedicated to Servicing Albertan Small Businesses has Launched July 17, 2024, Calgary AB - A new equity crowdfunding portal, Go Alberta, has announced it's launch, and is aimed at helping Alberta's small businesses. Throughout the province, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) will be able


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