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Zuckerberg to Replace Mid-Level Engineers by 2025

AI | Jan 14, 2025 Mark Zuckerberg Announced the Ability to Automate Mid-level Engineering Roles at Meta by 2025 Job automation has been going on for decades but Mark Zuckerberg just doubled down on an episode of Joe Rogan's Experience podcast when he announced plans to automate mid-level engineering roles at Meta some time in


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Freshmen college enrollment did not fall, it rose — education research group corrects data error

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center blamed a 'methodological error' for the incorrect college enrollment calculations.

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Crypto ETFs have big innovation opportunity in 2025, but demand may be weak

Crypto ETFs could be entering a year of innovation, but don't expect demand to match the first year of bitcoin ETFs.

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Here's who qualifies for Biden's latest round of $4.2 billion in student loan forgiveness

See who qualifies for the Biden administration's latest round of student loan forgiveness, which impacts more 150,000 people.

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Float Raises $70M Series B to Innovate Business Finance

Funding | Jan 14, 2025 Float Financial Raises $70 Million Led by Goldman Sach's Growth Equity Yesterday, Toronto fintech, Float Financial announced that they signed a CAD $70 million Series B funding round led by Goldman Sachs’ Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Other participating investors in this Series B include OMERS Ventures, FJ Labs,


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Navigating the Risks: Why Startups Fail

Investing in private companies can be a rewarding yet risky endeavor. As an investor, the hope is always that the company will thrive, but the unfortunate reality is that many startups and private businesses do not succeed. In this blog … Continue reading


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Health care jobs are in demand in 2025 — one of the top roles can pay $385,000

An aging U.S. population and lower risk of replacement by A.I. has contributed to strong demand for health care workers.

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Why you may be paying to help make the mattress industry more eco-friendly

Oregon began levying a $22.50 fee in 2025 on consumers who buy a mattress. It's the fourth state to adopt such a policy, to help fund recycling efforts.

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What Toronto Can Learn from Tel Aviv’s Start-Up Scene

Jan 13, 2025 Toronto is no stranger to innovation, but what if it could take its start-up ecosystem to the next level? Israel, often referred to as the “Start-Up Nation,” has become a global hub for entrepreneurship and high tech. Tel Aviv's thriving start-up ecosystem offers valuable lessons for cities like Toronto looking to solidify


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Biden's total student debt relief passes $183 billion, after he forgives another 150,000 borrowers

In his final days in office, President Joe Biden announced that his administration would forgive student debt for more than 150,000 borrowers.

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The Role of Content Marketing in Fintech Crowdfunding

Jan 13, 2025 The integration of content marketing to fintech crowdfunding has changed the way projects and businesses seek funding. Crowdfunding platforms rely heavily on compelling narratives and information dissemination to secure trust and engagement from potential investors. Though it is evident that content marketing offers many advantages, a critical assessment shows that it largely


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30 million people could qualify to use IRS free Direct File program — here's who is eligible

The IRS free Direct File program opens on Jan. 27 for taxpayers in 25 states. Here's who qualifies for the 2025 tax season.

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New Social Security benefit legislation may worsen insolvency. Broad reform remains elusive, experts say

The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on Jan. 5 following years of lobbying efforts. Why policy experts are not happy about the change.

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Founder Salaries: Insights from Europe, U.S., and Canada

Salary Report | Jan 13, 2025 What Startup Founders Really Earn: Lessons from Creandum and Insights for Canada Have you ever had the task of determining how much to pay yourself?  Well it's a key question that Startup founders face around the globe who must balance the company's growth (and runway) with a founder's personal


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Top Wall Street analysts like the growth opportunities for these three stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service underscores three stocks favored by the Street's top pros, including Uber Technologies and Nvidia.

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