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How No Credit Check Loans Work in Quebec

Dec 5, 2024 In today’s fast-paced world, financial challenges can arise when least expected. Finding the right solution becomes crucial, whether it's an emergency, an unexpected bill, or a temporary cash shortage. For many individuals in Canada, traditional loans from banks or credit unions may not be an option due to poor credit history or


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1 year ago

AI play Pure Storage soars 23% after touting it won a contract with an unnamed big tech company

Pure Storage shares rallied 23% before the bell after announcing a contract with a top tier hyperscaler.

1 year ago

AI play Pure Storage soars 21% after touting it won a contract with an unnamed big tech company

Pure Storage shares rallied 21% after announcing a contract with a top tier hyperscaler.

1 year ago

Investors' crypto donations to charity skyrocket. Why it can be 'hugely beneficial,' expert says

There's soaring interest in donating crypto to charity, according to Fidelity Charitable. Here's how those donations can pay off at tax time.

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College enrollment falls 5% for 18-year-old freshmen; FAFSA failures to blame, experts say

Although more students now qualify for federal aid, problems with the new FAFSA caused some high schoolers to find alternatives to a four-year college degree.

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UK vs. Canada: A Tale of Two Different Crypto Consumers

Crypto Survey Results | Dec 3, 2024 Key Insights from the UK FCA's 2024 Crypto Consumer Research Survey On Nov 26, 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published results from its latest 2024 Cryptoassets Consumer Research Survey.  The UK-based survey is in Wave 5 which is part of a longitudinal survey designed to track insights


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1 year ago

Student loan borrowers may find bankruptcy harder under Trump

The Biden administration's more lenient policy toward student loan borrowers filing for bankruptcy may come to an end with the election of Donald Trump.

1 year ago

AI play Pure Storage soars 24% after touting it won a contract with an unnamed big tech company

Pure Storage shares rallied 24% after announcing a contract with a top tier hyperscaler.

1 year ago

Tech stocks hit first all-time high since July

Technology stocks powered to new highs on Wednesday as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rallied 1% and investors poured into key software and megacap players.

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'Dynamic pricing' was a top contender for word of the year. Here's why it got consumers so worked up in 2024

Although dynamic pricing has been around for years, a spike in demand for concert tickets and limited supply brought the practice back into the spotlight.

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BCSC Fines Fraudulent Crypto Platform ezBtc $18 Million

Enforcement | Dec 4, 2024 BC Securities Commission Issues $18.4M Penalty for Crypto Platform ezBTC and Founder for Fraudulent Practices On Dec 2, 2024, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) announced an $18.4 million CAD fine to BC-based crypto platform, ezBtc and David Smillie, for misappropriation of investor funds.  A BCSC panel made the decision


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1 year ago

Trump Picks SEC Chair, Shakes Up Crypto and Oversight

SEC | Dec 4, 2024 Trumps Key Picks:  Crypto Advocate for SEC Chair and New Co-Leadership at Crypto Assets Unit President-elect Donald Trump announced key picks at the SEC that could have huge implications for the crypto industry and financial regulation at large. Paul Atkins, A Crypto Advocate for SEC Chair Former SEC Commissioner and


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1 year ago

You could score a tax break by gifting crypto to charity — but there may be some pitfalls

There's been a surge of crypto donations to charity. Here's what to know before transferring digital currency.

1 year ago

LQwD Joins Microstrategy’s Bitcoin for Corporations

Crypto | Release | Dec 4, 2024 LQwD Technologies Joins Microstrategy-led Bitcoin for Corporations as an Executive Member LQwD Technologies Corp., a leader in Bitcoin infrastructure and payments, has joined Bitcoins for Corporations (view press release) spearheaded by MicroStrategy in partnership with Bitcoin Magazine with the aim of accelerating corporate adoption of bitcoin.  It's a


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1 year ago

More employers add 401(k) plan match for those paying student loans

The share of businesses choosing to offer a 401(k) plan match based on student loan payments is slowly increasing due to a law known as Secure 2.0.

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