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EP #544 This Creator Cracked The Code to the $175k Kickstarter Milestone | Future Retro 777

 Wow! Get ready to tap into some killer crowdfunding insights! This is an important episode to listen to for any creator who wants to get funding on Kickstarter. You’re about to discover how crowdfunding is not just for brand-new ideas. Sometimes, it’s about bringing something back. I’m Salvador Briggman, and in this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, I sat down with Joshua Watson, lead designer at Future Retro Synthesizers. Future Retro has been around since 1997. Their product? A legendary analog synthesizer called the 777. Instead of launching something untested, Joshua and his team made a bold decision. They revived a proven product. And, they used Kickstarter to validate demand, fund development, and deliver at a price their community actually wanted. The result? Over $174,000 raised from 200+ backers, hitting their funding goal […]


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Bigger tax refunds may be coming — but missing key forms could flag your return for audit

Your tax return could trigger an IRS audit if you're missing key tax forms, experts say. Here's a checklist of forms and when to expect them.

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Tariff bills across U.S. states mount as affordability and Trump head for midterm elections showdown

New data shows that states where key midterm elections races will take place paid over $134 billion in tariffs during 2025 as affordability issues mounted.

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Tariff bill in U.S. states hits $200 billion as affordability and Trump head into midterms showdown

New data shows that states where key midterm elections races will take place paid over $134 billion in tariffs during 2025 as affordability issues mounted.

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How Social Security Fairness Act payments may affect beneficiaries this tax season

The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about reporting that income to the IRS.

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CIX Names 14 Canadian Startup Award Winners For 2026

CIX Summit 2026 | February 11, 2026 Fourteen Award Winning Startups Pitch Live at CIX Summit on March 25 in Toronto On February 10, 2026, Elevate announced the 2026 CIX Startup Award winners across fintech, climate, defence, health, and marketing technology, naming fourteen Canadian companies selected from more than 370 applications reviewed by 94 North


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Canada AI Strategy Confronts Capital Flight

AI Policy Consultation | February 11, 2026 11,300 Respondents Demand Sovereign Capital, Procurement Reform and Domestic IP retention On February 5, 2026, Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released the official Engagements on Canada’s Next AI Strategy Summary of Inputs. The report summarizes a 30 day consultation that ran from October 1 to 31,


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Levl Raises $7M To Connect Bank And Stablecoin Rails

Feb 11, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Stablecoins and Payments Stablecoin Infrastructure Reaches Enterprise Scale On February 11 2026, Levl raised $7M in seed funding to expand its platform that connects traditional banking infrastructure with stablecoin-powered cross border payments. The round was led by Galaxy Ventures with participation from Protagonist, Deus X, Blockchain


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Loto-Québec Results 2026: Check Your Numbers and Recent Success Stories

February 11, 2026 Loto-Québec Results 2026: Is Your Ticket the Next Multi-Million Winner? The first quarter of 2026 has already proven to be a life-changing period for many Quebecers. With massive jackpots and special gala events, the excitement surrounding the weekly draws is at an all-time high. For those who play regularly, keeping a close


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David Einhorn says the Fed will cut 'substantially more' than two times. So he's betting big on gold

Greenlight Capital's David Einhorn anticipates the Federal Reserve will issue more interest rate cuts than what's being anticipated.

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OpenAI Tests Ads Inside ChatGPT Free Tiers

Feb 9, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Platform Monetization and AI Infrastructure Conversational AI Expands Monetization With Advertising Layer On February 9 2026, OpenAI began testing ads in ChatGPT in the United States for logged in adult users on the Free and Go subscription tiers. OpenAI says Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education


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How affordability led to a chasm between stock prices, consumer optimism

The stock market has rallied ever higher in recent years while consumer optimism has plummeted. Economists cite affordability as a key reason.

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Michael Saylor downplays Strategy credit risk as bitcoin tumbles: 'We'll refinance the debt'

Strategy plans to continue refinancing its debt and buying bitcoin, even as the token tumbles, CEO Michael Saylor said Tuesday on CNBC's "Squawk Box."

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Credit card debt tops $1.28 trillion — consistent with ‘K-shaped’ economic divide, New York Fed research shows

Collectively, Americans owe $1.28 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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The AI threat wrecked software stocks. Now financial stocks look next with LPL down 11%

Financial services firms tanked after the launch of a new AI-powered tax planning tool that promises to do the work "within minutes."

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