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William Shatner Feature-length Documentary Reaches $790,000 Equity Crowdfunding Goal (less than a week)

Variety | Todd Spangler | Jan 31, 2023 William Shatner fans bought up all the shares in the actor’s forthcoming feature-length documentary “You Can Call Me Bill” in less than a week — shelling out nearly $790,000 and topping the film’s crowdfunding goal. Legion M’s equity crowdfunding round for the Shatner documentary, exploring the life


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VoPay Launches VoPay360 – Embedded Financial Technology

VoPay | Release | Feb 1, 2023 Leading provider of embedded financial technology solutions, VoPay, today announced the launch of VoPay 360. VoPay 360 bridges the gap between accounting software and the payment platform in one centralized platform. Built on VoPay's industry-leading API, VoPay 360 will become the "operating system" for all transaction data going


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2022 was the ‘real year of the Great Resignation,' says economist

A record 50.5 million people quit their jobs in 2022, breaking the previous high set in 2021 as ample job prospects and high pay lured them elsewhere.

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States have $70 billion in unclaimed assets. How to check if any is yours

The types of assets that end up being 'unclaimed property' held by states range from dormant checking accounts to unpaid life insurance benefits.

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OpenAI Launches Tool to Identify Synthetic Text

CNBC | Jordan Novet | Jan 31, 2023 Artificial intelligence research startup OpenAI on Tuesday introduced a tool that's designed to figure out if text is human-generated or written by a computer. Schools were quick to limit ChatGPT's use over concerns the software could hurt learning.  Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, said education has changed in


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Here's what the Federal Reserve's 25 basis point interest rate hike means for your money

Everything from mortgages and credit cards to student and car loans will be affected by the latest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.

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Gautam Adani calls off $2.5 billion equity sale as regulatory concerns grow

Shares of Adani Enterprise were routed in the aftermath of a report from short-seller Hindenburg Research

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64% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck — here's how to keep your budget in check

Rising costs took a toll on household budgets across the board in 2022. These moves can keep your finances in check going forward.

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Some borrowers may qualify for a student loan interest deduction, despite payment pause

Although fewer borrowers will be able to claim the student loan interest deduction this year, some will still qualify for it. Here's what you need to know.

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Early- and Late-Stage Investments

When it comes to investing, there are a variety of options available to individuals. One important distinction to understand is the difference between early-stage and late-stage investments. Both have their own unique set of risks and benefits, and it can … Continue reading

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How to Hire Top Talent Without Recruitment Costs

Sifted | Molly Johnson-Jones | Jan 31, 2023 As the funding slowdown hits startups and the global economy teeters on the brink of recession, hiring decisions have never been more important. Hiring Situation: Get them right and you’ll gain talent that can crucially broaden your team’s skill set, add new perspectives and help fuel growth despite


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How to Maximize Debt Collection Efficiency in 2023?

Guest Post | Jan 31, 2023 The global pandemic has left many people in dire financial straits. Therefore, most of the leading companies put themselves in the shoes of their customers and suspended debt collections, reduced or canceled interest rates, and lowered prices. However, they also need to restore and stabilize their income. Therefore, debt


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Here's who can claim the home office deduction on this year's taxes

If you worked from home in 2022, you may wonder if you qualify for the home office deduction. Here's what to know before filing your return.

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Technology Is Transforming the Economy and Making It Harder for Innovators to Compete

OECD Forum Network | James Bessen | Jan 24, 2023 For all the talk of disruptive innovation, start-ups have become less likely to displace dominant industry leaders because the new technology has become much more proprietary Large firms across many industries are hiring to build a new generation of systems to meet heterogeneous customer needs.


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3 key things to know before opening a home equity line of credit

As homeowners eye their home equity as a source of cash, there are aspects of so-called HELOCs to consider before signing on the dotted line.

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