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Republicans want to end the ‘marriage penalty’ for this childcare tax credit

The Republican framework for "Reconciliation 2.0" includes an expansion for the child and dependent care tax credit. Here's what families need to know.

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More employers worry about their workers' financial wellbeing, research shows. Here's what they're doing about it

Employer concern about their workers' financial life has grown as many households struggle to manage the rising cost of living.

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Trump wants tech companies to foot the bill for new power plants because of AI

Utility bills are rising in many parts of the U.S. despite Trump's promise to lower energy prices during his presidential campaign.

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Education Department to delay collections on defaulted student loans

The Education Department has announced it will delay the implementation of wage garnishment and other collections efforts for defaulted student loans.

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NCFA Weekly Fintech Intelligence Jan 10-16, 2026

NCFA Fintech Whisperer | Jan 10 to Jan 16, 2026 This live weekly NCFA intelligence page tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs build, sell, raise capital, and operate under scrutiny. Coverage prioritizes Canada and includes global events that directly influence competitive conditions, market access, and execution realities across fintech sectors.  This page will


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Understanding and Assessing Term Sheets

A term sheet is a foundational piece in private market investing that essentially outlines an investment’s terms and conditions. The ability to accurately read and assess a term sheet is an important skill for investors to have in order to … Continue reading


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Underwater car trade-ins are on the rise — and drivers owe a record amount, Edmunds finds

The average amount owed on car trade-ins with negative equity rose to $7,214 — an all-time high, according to new data from car website Edmunds.

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Trump pitches direct payments to consumers for health care. What policy experts say about the plan

President Donald Trump wants to send payments directly to households for health costs. Experts think the plan may raise costs and the number of uninsured.

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Portage Takes Point72 Fintech Portfolio Secondary Deal

Fintech in Canada | January 15, 2026 A $280M Continuation Fund Supports Fintechs Staying Private Longer In January 2026, Portage confirmed it will manage select Point72 Ventures fintech assets through a US$280 million continuation vehicle and will become the general partner of the fund. This is Portage’s first large scale move into secondaries and supports


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Students are increasingly choosing community college or certificates over four-year degrees

Students are putting more emphasis on career training and post-college employment, as more opt for a two-year degree or even shorter-term credentials. 

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Ontario Court Orders Binance To Pay Investor Legal Costs

Crypto | Jan 15, 2026 Ontario Court Orders Binance to Pay $261,900 For Abusive Offshore Arbitration Bid Against Class Action Plaintiffs On January 9, 2026, the Ontario Superior Court ordered Binance to pay $261,900 in legal costs after finding that its attempt to force a Hong Kong arbitration was abusive and aimed at intimidating Canadian


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Over 800,000 student loan borrowers remain in backlog for forgiveness, affordable repayment plans

More than 800,000 federal student loan holders remain stuck in a backlog of applications for an affordable repayment plan or debt forgiveness.

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MrBeast platform gets $200 million investment from Tom Lee's Bitmine

World's top ethereum treasury company said Thursday it made a $200 million equity investment in Beast Industries.

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This IRS deadline is a 'chance to catch up' on your 2025 taxes, expert says. What to know

The fourth-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2025 is Jan. 15. Here are the key things to know about the due date.

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Workers have $2.75 billion in state-run retirement accounts — what to know as Minnesota, Hawaii set to launch plans

Minnesota and Hawaii are joining the growing list of states that require employers without retirement plans to enroll their workers in a state-run program.

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