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The hidden price of eggs: How high costs may trickle into other foods

Retail egg prices are at record highs. Those costs feed into elevated prices for some other groceries, contributing to overall food inflation, economists said.

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Think twice before investing in Super Bowl advertisers. Here's why

As the Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Kansas City Chiefs, ad time comes at a steep cost. Is the price worth it for investors?

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Down Rounds Explained

A down round is a term used in the venture capital industry to describe a situation where a startup raises capital at a lower valuation than its previous funding round. This is a common scenario in the startup world and … Continue reading

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TV prices sink ahead of the Super Bowl — here are the best deals

Historically, TV prices approach their lowest point right before Super Bowl Sunday. This year, the deals are even better.

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Tax pros still in limbo after IRS tells millions who received state rebates to pause filings

If you received a state tax rebate or payment in 2022, it's unclear whether the funds are taxable on your federal return. Here's what to know.

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Taylor Swift says fans will 'get on it' to reduce egg prices. Here's why costs are so high

Trevor Noah joked with popstar Taylor Swift at the Grammys about high egg prices. Here's what to know about prices and when consumers might see relief.

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IRS says many state rebates aren't taxable at the federal level. Some may face filing struggle, tax pros warn

The IRS on Friday issued state rebate and payment guidance for millions of filers urged to pause federal filings. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

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The gap between Main Street and Wall Street over the economy, recession and inflation is widening

Wall Street has started 2023 with a boom, the Fed says disinflation has begun, but on Main Street, business owners still see high inflation and a weak economy.

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How small businesses are fighting inflated credit card swipe fees

Credit card swipe fees have more than doubled over the last decade, leading some business owners to look for new and creative ways to claw back their profits.

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Rollovers from a 401(k) plan to an IRA: Weigh these 7 factors first

A rollover may sound like a simple task. But there are many pros and cons to consider, and mistakes can be costly.

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Formula for Building Fintech Companies with Resilient Valuations

BCV | Sarahinkfuss and Tina Dimitrova | Feb 7, 2023 We share this analysis with the hope that our findings can inform and encourage the many talented founders and management teams building fintech companies. Do not let the volatility of the past three years obscure the greater arc of the fintech story: we are in


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Kraken (Payward Inc.) in Advanced Stages of SEC Unregistered Securities Probe

BNN Bloomberg | Allyson Versprille | Feb 8, 2023 Kraken (legal name Payward Inc.), one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is embroiled in a probe by a top US financial regulator over whether it broke securities rules related to certain offerings to American clients The Securities and Exchange Commission probe into whether Kraken offered


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Financial Institutions and Regulators Alike are Showing Growing Interest in Fintech and Regtech Solutions.

Thompson Reuters | Zach Warren  | Feb 7, 2023 As more and more financial services firms utilize fintech and regtech tools to make their operations more efficient and effective, regulators are too According to TRRI’s Fintech, Regtech and the Role of Compliance in 2023 survey report, which surveyed global financial services institutions about their fintech


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Tips on How to Approach Funding in the Current Market

FastCompany | Leslie Feinzaig | Feb 6, 2023 There was a moment last spring when startup founders across the globe experienced a sudden collective whiplash. It was the Great Venture Capital Reset of 2022, when fundraising activity screeched to a halt after running fast and hot for the longest bull market in VC history. Data


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Kraken Agrees to $30 million Settlement with SEC and Stops U.S. Customer Staking Program

Yahoo Finance | Jennifer Schonberger and David Hollerith | Feb 9, 2023 Crypto exchange Kraken is paying $30 million to settle charges Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly violating securities rules by failing to register its crypto asset staking-as-a-service program with the SEC. Asked whether the SEC was moving to eliminate staking


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