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

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

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

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

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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The Role of Content Marketing in Fintech Crowdfunding

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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More than a million student loan borrowers got debt forgiven in 2024. What to know at tax time

More than a million student loan borrowers got debt forgiven in 2024. What to know at tax time

If your student loans were forgiven in 2024, you may be wondering if there are any tax implications.

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

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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Bitcoin soared in 2024. How much — if any — should you own?

Bitcoin soared in 2024. How much — if any — should you own?

The crypto asset was the top performer in 2024, rising about 125%. But finance pros say bitcoin should generally not account for over 5% of your portfolio.

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Activist Browning West wants to collaborate as CAE selects a new leader. Here’s what can happen next

Activist Browning West wants to collaborate as CAE selects a new leader. Here’s what can happen next

The firm sent a letter to the aviation services company's board, calling for a collaboration as CAE shops for a new CEO.

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Book: The Law for Founders ? Protecting Your Startup

Book: The Law for Founders ? Protecting Your Startup

NCFA Advisor Book | Jan 9, 2025 The Law for Founders by John Wires ? Essential Read for Every Canadian Entrepreneur The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA) is thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our founding members and esteemed advisors, John Wires (JW), as he launches an essential read book for every


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IRS announces the start of the 2025 tax season

IRS announces the start of the 2025 tax season

The 2025 tax season will begin on Jan. 27 for individual taxpayers. Here are some options to file your 2024 taxes for free.

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Insurance stocks sell off sharply as potential losses tied to LA wildfires increase

Insurance stocks sell off sharply as potential losses tied to LA wildfires increase

AllState, Chubb and Travelers are the most exposed carriers to insured losses in the wildfires, according to JPMorgan.

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It's 'Dry January.' Here's how much you can save by not drinking for a month

It's 'Dry January.' Here's how much you can save by not drinking for a month

Giving up alcohol for 31 days is associated with numerous health benefits. But for a growing number of adults, saving money is a top motivator.

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Musk Says Human Data for AI Training is Depleted

Musk Says Human Data for AI Training is Depleted

AI Data | Jan 10, 2025 AI Hits a Data Wall.  What Does This Mean for Fintech and Investors? AI's data feedback loop was predicted a couple years ago to end in 'model collapse'.  Well, as reported in a Guardian article, Elon Musk just boldly stated that artificial intelligence systems have already exhausted all human-generated


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1 year ago
IRS announces the start of 2025 tax season

IRS announces the start of 2025 tax season

The 2025 tax season will begin on Jan. 27 for individual taxpayers. Here are some options to file your 2024 taxes for free.

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