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Fintech Opportunities as Global Debt Surges

Credit Markets | Dec 21, 2023 The global economy has witnessed a staggering increase in both public and private debt Bloomberg's "Points of Return" newsletter reports that public debt now accounts for 92% of the world's GDP, a threefold increase since the mid-1970s. Similarly, private debt has surged to 146% of GDP. This unprecedented rise


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IRS unveils 'voluntary disclosure program' for businesses duped by pandemic-era tax credit

The IRS has unveiled a "voluntary disclosure program" for businesses that claimed a pandemic-era tax credit in error and want to pay the money back.

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FrontFundr’s Impactful ‘Capital for the Community Campaign

Fundraising | Dec 21, 2023 FrontFundr's pioneering 'Capital for the Community' campaign stands as a testament to the power of collective action and shared vision The "Capital for the Community" campaign by FrontFundr started on December 1st and ended on December 15th. This timeframe was specifically chosen for the campaign, focusing on a period of


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Is the U.S. in a ‘silent depression?’ Economists weigh in on the viral TikTok theory

TikTok’s viral “silent depression” trend aims to explain why Americans feel bad about their own financial standing, even when the country is in good shape.

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Single-stock ETFs tap into the market’s ‘gambling mindset,’ expert says. What investors need to know

With the bull market raging and big-tech stocks soaring, single-stock ETFs blew up in a good way this year, and the leveraged markets bet seems here to stay.

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Social Security rule for beneficiaries who keep working is ‘poorly understood,’ report finds

The Social Security retirement earnings test may reduce benefits for people who claim early. Here's what to know if you're still working.

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CIC Launch Delayed Impacting Innovation Funding Landscape

Innovation News | Dec 20, 2023 Canada Delays Innovation Funding and Launch of the Canada Innovation Corp (CIC) The Canadian government's decision to delay the launch of the Canada Innovation Corp (CIC) until potentially after the 2025 federal election has cast uncertainty over the nation's innovation funding landscape. This move, coupled with challenges in other


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Biden touts minority small business wins as Latino approval sags

A recent CNBC survey found that Republican front-runner Donald Trump has a five-point lead against Biden among Latinos.

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How Tesla rose to retail investor stardom: 'It's always in people's minds'

The electric vehicle maker is poised to see the highest net inflows from retail traders of any security this year.

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Blockchain Private Credit Grew 55% in 2023

Crypto Lending | Dec 20, 2023 In 2023, the crypto sector witnessed a remarkable rebound in private credit, with a 55% increase since the start of the year This resurgence is particularly notable given the backdrop of last year's crypto crisis and the current environment of elevated interest rates. According to Bloomberg News, active private


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IRS to waive $1 billion in penalties. Here's who qualifies and how much taxpayers may get

The IRS is waiving roughly $1 billion in late-payment penalties for millions of taxpayers with balances under $100,000 from returns filed in 2020 and 2021.

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Annuity sales are on track for a record year. Here’s what to know before buying

Higher interest rates and anxiety over the stock market and economy pushed more consumers to buy annuities, experts said.

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Powerball jackpot hits $572 million. Why it could pay to wait until 2024 to claim the grand prize

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an estimated $572 million. Here's the best time to claim the prize, according to financial experts.

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IP Influence on Apple Pay & Alipay’s Business Models

IP Innovation and Strategy | Dec 20, 2023 Decoding IP's Power Play in Apple Pay vs. Alipay's Success In FinTech, two giants stand out and are worth of deep comparison: Apple Pay and Alipay.  For both of these platforms, Intellectual Property (IP) has been instrumental in shaping their business models and strategic approaches.  This article


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62% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, as holiday spending, credit card debt rise

As the holiday season kicks into high gear, 62% of adults say they are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a recent report.

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