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Tailscale Raises $230M to Power Identity-First Networking

Tailscale Raises $230M to Power Identity-First Networking

Funding | April 9, 2025 Toronto’s Tailscale Secures $230M and $2B Valuation for Identity-First Networking On April 8 2025, Toronto-based Tailscale announced that they raised $230 million CAD Series C (about $160 million USD), valuing the company at approx $2 billion CAD.  The round was made up of U.S. investors, led by Accel, CRV, Insight Partners,


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Taking one personal finance class in high school has a lifetime benefit of roughly $100,000

Taking one personal finance class in high school has a lifetime benefit of roughly $100,000

Taking a financial education class in high school pays off, many studies show.

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Why the stock market hates tariffs and trade wars

Why the stock market hates tariffs and trade wars

The recent S&P 500 selloff, fueled by fear of the impact of President Donald Trump's tariff policy, was the worst since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Failing Forward: What Investors Can Learn from Failed Startups

Failing Forward: What Investors Can Learn from Failed Startups

The startup world is known for its high-risk, high-reward nature. For every household name like Uber, Airbnb, or Stripe that successfully scales into a billion-dollar enterprise, countless others fail—sometimes spectacularly. Despite massive funding, media hype, and seemingly visionary founders, many … Continue reading


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Win Free Tickets to Consensus 2025!  NCFA Pitch the Future Contest

Win Free Tickets to Consensus 2025! NCFA Pitch the Future Contest

Consenus 2025 | April 7, 2025 ? NCFA Ticket Giveaway Campaign ? Win a Free Pro Pass to Consensus Toronto 2025! NCFA Canada is excited to be an official Community Partner for Consensus Toronto 2025, happening May 14–16 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Produced by CoinDesk, Consensus is the world’s most influential gathering of


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This tax strategy is a 'silver lining' amid tariff volatility, advisor says. Here's how to use it

This tax strategy is a 'silver lining' amid tariff volatility, advisor says. Here's how to use it

Amid tariff volatility, investors could leverage tax-loss harvesting, which uses losses to offset other portfolio gains. Here's what to know about the strategy.

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What college savers need to know about their 529 accounts as market roils

What college savers need to know about their 529 accounts as market roils

Families saving for their children's education in a 529 plan may be on edge amid recent market volatility. Financial experts share their tips.

1 year ago
Jenny Harrington: The basics of income investing, and why it's especially important now in this turbulent market

Jenny Harrington: The basics of income investing, and why it's especially important now in this turbulent market

This is an excerpt from the book, "Dividend Investing: Dependable Income to Navigate All Market Environments," by Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington.

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'Shop around' for best CD rates — but don't panic buy as stocks plunge, advisor says

'Shop around' for best CD rates — but don't panic buy as stocks plunge, advisor says

Investors may get a better interest rate on certificates of deposit at banks by choosing a long-term CD and paying a withdrawal penalty.

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Zelle App Shuts Down, Shift to Bank Integrations

Zelle App Shuts Down, Shift to Bank Integrations

Payments | April 7, 2025 Zelle App Shuts Down, Service Still Going Strong In 2017, Zelle, a U.S. payment service launched by a consortium of major banks and credit unions to compete against fintechs, enabled people to send money directly between accounts, instantly and securely.  It's similar to Canada's Interac e-Transfer service but built for


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3 strategies to keep your money safe amid market volatility

3 strategies to keep your money safe amid market volatility

Many investors are wondering how to keep their money safe. Financial advisors suggest strategies to manage through the market volatility.

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Selling out during the market's worst days can hurt you, research shows — here's how much you could lose

Selling out during the market's worst days can hurt you, research shows — here's how much you could lose

Amid an ongoing market selloff, some investors may be tempted to cash out in a flight to safety. Yet research shows they'll likely regret it.

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OSFI Approves Santander for Canadian Banking License

OSFI Approves Santander for Canadian Banking License

Banking License | April 7, 2025 Banco Santander Is Now a Canadian Bank After almost a six year wait, Banco Santander has secured a Schedule II banking license in Canada, an achievement that could ramp up digital competition in banking.  Santander first applied for a Canadian banking license back in July 2019. After a long


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Don't miss these tax strategies during the tariff sell-off, experts say

Don't miss these tax strategies during the tariff sell-off, experts say

The latest stock market sell-off could offer tax planning strategies, experts say. Here's what to know.

1 year ago
Programming Trends 2025

Programming Trends 2025

April 7, 2025 We can only compare the modern pace of life to the rapid development of technology. Everything is constantly changing and evolving; you risk becoming obsolete if you don't keep up with these changes. That's why we at Muteki Group have compiled a short article with programming trends 2025. This will help you


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