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Techstars Toronto’s Uncertain Future – Sad News

Techstars Toronto’s Uncertain Future – Sad News

News | Feb 26, 2024 Techstars Revises Strategy and is Closing Some Accelerators, Techstars Toronto's Future Uncertain Techstars, a leading global startup accelerator, is closing some accelerators and relocating its headquarters to New York City that have put the future of its Toronto Techstars accelerator in a state of uncertainty. This move has led to


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2 years ago
Major airlines raised fees for checked bags. Here are 7 ways to cut costs

Major airlines raised fees for checked bags. Here are 7 ways to cut costs

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and United Airlines increased checked-bag fees in 2024. There are ways for travelers to cut those expenses.

2 years ago
Amid mass layoffs, it's best to take a new approach to job searches, expert says

Amid mass layoffs, it's best to take a new approach to job searches, expert says

As companies shed jobs to cut costs, here's why laid off workers need to take a new approach to find their next role.

2 years ago
Top Wall Street analysts pick these dividend stocks for enhanced returns

Top Wall Street analysts pick these dividend stocks for enhanced returns

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Coca-Cola and Chevron.

2 years ago
Social Security beneficiaries may owe more taxes on their benefits for 2023. How Congress could change that

Social Security beneficiaries may owe more taxes on their benefits for 2023. How Congress could change that

Record high inflation prompted bigger annual increases to Social Security benefits. But that also may come with bigger tax bills.

2 years ago
Warren Buffett says Berkshire may only do slightly better than the average company due to its sheer size

Warren Buffett says Berkshire may only do slightly better than the average company due to its sheer size

Warren Buffett said his sprawling conglomerate may only slightly outperform the average American company due to its sheer size.

2 years ago
Warren Buffett calls the late Charlie Munger 'part older brother, part loving father' in heartfelt tribute

Warren Buffett calls the late Charlie Munger 'part older brother, part loving father' in heartfelt tribute

In his must-read annual letter Saturday, the 93-year-old "Oracle of Omaha" detailed Munger's instrumental role in helping him expand his conglomerate.

2 years ago
Your home sale may leave you in a tax shock. Here's how to reduce your capital gains tax bill

Your home sale may leave you in a tax shock. Here's how to reduce your capital gains tax bill

If you made a profit selling your home in 2023, that windfall could be subject to capital gains taxes. Here's what sellers need to know this season.

2 years ago
EU Advocates Against Big Tech’s Market Control

EU Advocates Against Big Tech’s Market Control

Policy | Feb 23, 2024 Urgent Call for Reform Against Big Tech's Grip in EU Digital Markets In a letter to the Financial Times, Sebastiano Toffaletti, Secretary-General of the European Digital SME Alliance, is highly concerned about the state of the European Union's digital markets, dominated by a handful of tech giants. Toffaletti's letter, published


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2 years ago
Golden Ventures’ $100M Boost for Canada’s Tech

Golden Ventures’ $100M Boost for Canada’s Tech

Funding | Feb 23, 2024 Golden Ventures Closes $100M for Seed-stage Tech Innovators in Canada Golden Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm based in Canada, has successfully closed over $100 million in capital commitments for its fifth fund supported by existing and new institutional partners, including BDC Capital, ECMC Group, and Deloitte Ventures. This fund


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2 years ago
Venturing Beyond Stocks: Exploring Alternative Investments

Venturing Beyond Stocks: Exploring Alternative Investments

Investors are increasingly seeking alternatives to traditional asset classes such as stocks and bonds. In fact, the global alternatives market is projected to reach $24.5T by 2028[1]. The rise of alternative investments has been fueled by a desire for diversification … Continue reading

2 years ago
'If your parents are homeowners, you're more likely to be a homeowner,' housing expert says. Here's why

'If your parents are homeowners, you're more likely to be a homeowner,' housing expert says. Here's why

Several factors may affect your path towards homeownership — one may be your parents. Here are a few reasons why.

2 years ago
Here's how to avoid unexpected fees with payment apps

Here's how to avoid unexpected fees with payment apps

Regulators are considering changes to better protect consumers who use payment apps. It helps to know the fees involved to avoid costly scams.

2 years ago
Here's why investors should  stop worrying so much about concentration risk in the market

Here's why investors should stop worrying so much about concentration risk in the market

You may worry about it, but concentration has been a boon to index investors and to U.S. investors in general.

2 years ago
Credit card interest rates are at record highs. Cards have 'never been this expensive,’ CFPB says

Credit card interest rates are at record highs. Cards have 'never been this expensive,’ CFPB says

Credit card APRs are at all-time highs. One reason: Issuers appear to be raising their profit margins, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

2 years ago