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Inflation is down — but the middle class is still feeling financial pressure. Here's why

Economists say there's a strong role for policy in affecting the prices of essential goods for American families.

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Buying a home is 'a way to increase your net worth over time,' top-ranked advisor says

Homeowners generally have a higher net-worth than renters. But the equity does not appear overnight. Here's what to consider, experts say.

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Canada’s Innovation Paradox – Strong Start, Missing Impact

Global Innovation Report | Oct 28, 2024 Canada Has Strong Innovation Inputs But Falls Short When Scaling for Global Impact The World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) recently published it's annual 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII) (download 17 page PDF report). The WIPO Global Innovation Index ranks countries is based on numerous metrics that are divided


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Canada’s $300M AI Funding Targets SMEs for Growth

Funding Program Release | Oct 29, 2024 Federal Boost for Canadian AI Powered SMEs, Creating Accessible AI Tools Through RAII and AI Assist Programs On October 22, 2024, the Canadian government announced $300 million in funding to help small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) get a foothold in AI.  The funding is part of the


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Year-end Roth IRA conversions are popular — but don't wait too long, financial experts say

If you're weighing a year-end Roth IRA conversion, waiting too long could be risky, financial experts say. Here's what investors need to know.

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The Agentic Web Begins. Coinbase Launches ‘Base Agent’

Agentic Web | Oct 28, 2024 Meet Base Agent: Coinbase’s Vision with Crypto AI Agents Driving the Economy Coinbase has launched 'Base Agent', a new tool where AI powered bots (read: programs) manage and execute crypto transactions independently.  The tool was developed alongside OpenAI and Replit and catapults Coinbase into the future where digital economies


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Despite a strong economy, some women are finding it harder to make ends meet

After pandemic relief expired, some women are finding it harder to make ends meet and support their families, new reports show.

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The Case for Better Banking Options for Canadian SMEs

Banking Competition | Oct 28, 2024 Canadian small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) show great interest in expanding operations globally to tap new markets and scale but they often encounter an unexpected challenges when they do so.  According to Cato Pastoll, CEO of Loop Financial during an interview on a BNN Bloomberg show The Close


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There's still time to reduce your 2024 tax bill with these strategies

There’s still time to lower your taxes or boost your refund for 2024, financial experts say. Here are some strategies to consider before year-end.

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Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat on these dividend stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Cisco and Diamondback Energy

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I just bought a Jeep for my teen driver. Here's what I learned about the used car market

If you haven't shopped for a used car in a few years, prepare for massive sticker shock.

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Cruise lines are having a moment as a popular — and cheaper — alternative to hotels

The pricing gap between cruises and land-based lodging is even wider than it appears, according to UBS.

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How activist Starboard may help boost value in Kenvue's skin and beauty business

Starboard Value and Kenvue seem to be aligned, and the conditions might be right for value creation.

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Chart analyst Carter Worth breaks down his most important technical indicator

There are many technical indicators for traders to choose from. For Carter Worth, there's one that stands out above all others.

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A key change to 529 plans this year is already triggering parents to save more for college

This year, in part because of the added flexibility, more parents are utilizing 529 college savings plans.

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