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RegCF Online Investment: Highest Monthly Activity in July; Small Firms Most Affected by COVID-19 Find Ready Investors and Capital

Crowdfund Capital Advisors | Sherwood Neiss | Aug 13, 2020 Online investment by both retail and accredited investors into startups and small businesses was legalized by the JOBS Act in 2012. Regulation Crowdfunding, one of the provisions in the Act, allows firms to raise up to $1.07 million online each year and went into effect

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$300 unemployment boost may last for only for 3 weeks

A $300 federal supplement to weekly unemployment benefits, created by President Trump in a recent directive, may provide only a few weeks' worth of guaranteed relief. Some early-mover states may get more than others.

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What's ahead for your taxes if Biden wins the election

If Democrats take the White House and the Senate, as well as maintain their lead in the House, levies on income and estates for the wealthiest may rise.

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American Express acquiring small business lender Kabbage

American Express is acquiring small business lending company Kabbage in a move to expand beyond card services and offer Main Street access to payments and working capital technology.

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Postal service battles could also mean delays for those second $1,200 stimulus checks

Democrats on Capitol Hill are up in arms over whether changes to the Postal Service would delay crucial deliveries to Americans. While second stimulus checks could be affected, those waits would likely be short-term compared to other, more complicated issues, one tax expert says.

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Barrick Gold's stock soars more than 10% after Buffett's Berkshire reveals stake

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway added a $562 million position in Barrick Gold in the second quarter, according to SEC filings last week.

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FFCON Week 5 Wrap-up: Digital Identity & Convergence Marketplaces

NCFA | Samuel He | Aug 17, 2020 FFCON Week 5 Wrap-up: Digital Identity & Convergence Marketplaces Digital identity has become particularly relevant in our modern age with the rise in technology, and the trend isn’t slowing down. This means it is crucial to deliver new frameworks and infrastructure to support digital commerce, online interactions

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Wall Street's top analysts see stocks like Dropbox and Lumentum as compelling opportunities

We used TipRanks analyst ranking service to pinpoint Wall Street's best-performing analysts.

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Need a break? Here are the top cities for quick summer getaways

Hotwire.com found that 60% of Americans haven't taken a single day of vacation since the pandemic began. Here's a look at some top contenders for possible destinations.

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'It's nerve-racking' — Millions of Americans are still furloughed and unsure when they will return to work

If the Great Recession was marked by mass layoffs and people walking out of their office buildings with boxes, the pandemic's recession will trigger memories of workers being furloughed and then sitting at home, waiting to return. Many won't be asked to.

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He was stuck in unemployment 'limbo' for four months. Then came $23,000 in benefits

States have struggled to pay unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic and a record surge in the volume of applications. This man waited more than four months.

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CSA allows Wealthsimple to test crypto platform

Investment Executive | James Langton | Aug 7, 2020 Firm gets go ahead to test regulated crypto trading in CSA sandbox Wealthsimple has been granted relief to operate Canada’s first regulated crypto trading platform under the Canadian Securities Administrators’ (CSA) regulatory sandbox — an initiative that allows firms to test innovative ideas without meeting traditional

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Hot gambling stock DraftKings falls 5% after company reports larger loss than expected

DraftKings sank more than 5% in premarket trading Friday after it said its loss for the second quarter widened despite stronger revenues.

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There's still a lot of confusion about stimulus checks

Good news for some people who didn't get a stimulus check: it will take some patience but you might still be able to get a government assistance payment.

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Building a Healthy Co-Founder Relationship

For any startup looking to go the distance, building a solid team is crucial. Here a few tips for building a healthy co-founder relationship. Continue reading

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