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After Crowdfunding on FrontFundr, the Very Good Food Company IPOs on Canadian Securities Exchange

After Crowdfunding on FrontFundr, the Very Good Food Company IPOs on Canadian Securities Exchange

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Jun 19, 2020 The Very Good Food Company Inc. (CSE: VERY) has completed an initial public offering (IPO) on the Canadian Stock Exchange. Mitchell Scott, CEO of VGF, issued the following statement on the successful listing: “We were very pleased to see investors welcome our company to the public

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Banking Needs 360-Degree View of Customer Journey

Banking Needs 360-Degree View of Customer Journey

The Financial Brand | Jim Marous | Jun 2, 2020 “Identity is the foundation that allows brands to deliver relevant messages, while reducing waste, customer churn and optimizing return on marketing investment,” said Ric Elert, President and chief operating officer at Epsilon. “When brands get identity right, it gives them a fighting chance to not

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A tale of two recessions: Some Americans thrive as others suffer

A tale of two recessions: Some Americans thrive as others suffer

The recession is playing out much differently across wealth, race and gender divides. Some are bearing the brunt of the economic contagion, while others hardly feel a thing.

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Gen Z borrowers are unaware of Covid-19 student loan relief programs, study finds

Gen Z borrowers are unaware of Covid-19 student loan relief programs, study finds

Gen Z may be in the dark about relief programs for their student loans. Whether you have federal or private loans, seek out the information to find what's available.

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Robinhood increases guardrails on options trading in the wake of a customer suicide

Robinhood increases guardrails on options trading in the wake of a customer suicide

Robinhood is making it more difficult to get access to its options offering in the wake of a customer's suicide last week.

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IRS expands eligibility to take up to a $100,000 coronavirus-related withdrawal from IRA, 401(k)

IRS expands eligibility to take up to a $100,000 coronavirus-related withdrawal from IRA, 401(k)

The IRS released guidance on Friday, broadening the number of people who can take "coronavirus-related distributions" from their 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts.

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While Dems and GOP squabble over extending $600 unemployment benefits, outdated technology may slow any solution

While Dems and GOP squabble over extending $600 unemployment benefits, outdated technology may slow any solution

Democrats and Republicans are fighting over the $600 a week supplement to unemployment benefits, which expires after July 31. One easy solution doesn't appear possible due to outdated technology.

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Don't let the recession tempt you into these risky investments

Don't let the recession tempt you into these risky investments

Buying penny stocks like Hertz can offer a short-term upside, but such speculative investments are rarely worth the risk.

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Fed adds coronavirus scenarios to this year's bank stress tests

Fed adds coronavirus scenarios to this year's bank stress tests

The Fed has added three conditions that examine how banks would fare going forward:

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Black-owned businesses on working through coronavirus and unrest

Black-owned businesses on working through coronavirus and unrest

Island Pops and others saw greater exposure as consumers moved to learn more about and support Black-owned businesses around the country.

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If you inherited a retirement account, you need to think twice before you tap it this year

If you inherited a retirement account, you need to think twice before you tap it this year

The CARES Act gave owners of 401(k) plans and IRAs a little more flexibility if they're cash-strapped. However, the rules aren't quite as kind to inherited IRA owners, according to the American Institute of CPAs.

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As Dems, GOP spar over student debt relief, here's what borrowers can expect in the coming months

As Dems, GOP spar over student debt relief, here's what borrowers can expect in the coming months

More politicians and consumer advocates are warning that Americans were already struggling with their student loans before the country fell into a recession, and that without deeper relief, millions of borrowers will face financial ruin.

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Coronavirus raises stakes as auto unions ready for a fight

Coronavirus raises stakes as auto unions ready for a fight

The coronavirus crisis has forced carmakers to speed up layoffs that must be matched with hefty payouts and deft negotiation to retain the support of powerful trade unions vital if Europe's auto industry is to manage a shift to low-emission vehicles.



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U.S. weekly jobless claims remain high, second wave of layoffs blamed

U.S. weekly jobless claims remain high, second wave of layoffs blamed

A second wave of layoffs amid weak demand and fractured supply chains is likely keeping new U.S. applications for unemployment benefits elevated, supporting views that the economy faces a long and difficult recovery from the COVID-19 recession.



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Dollar and yen hold advantage as risk aversion grows

Dollar and yen hold advantage as risk aversion grows

The dollar and the yen edged higher on Thursday as growing concerns about a rise in coronavirus cases underpinned safe-haven demand for both currencies.



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