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Kevin O’Leary: Startups Will Go Out of Business If They Don’t Prioritize Online Advertising

DigiDay | Marty Swant | Oct 21, 2022 Kevin O'Learly [has] a portfolio of more than 50 private companies — which have been increasingly direct-to-consumer since the pandemic - here's his thoughts on digital advertising today (vs 5 years ago) Is it getting too expensive for DTC brands to advertise on Facebook and other platforms,


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2 years ago

NEAR Protocol to Shutdown Its Undercollateralized USN Stablecoin | Allocates $40M USN Protection Programme

Decrypt | Mat Di Salvo | Oct 24, 2022 To avoid another LUNA debacle, NEAR's undercollateralized USN stablecoin will be phased out. USN: Since April, Ethereum competitor NEAR is a popular blockchain for building decentralized apps (dapps) and minting NFTs, has had its own stablecoin, USN, which was issued by the DAO Decentral Bank. USN


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2 years ago

Matt Levine: The Crypto Story

Bloomberg | Matt Levine | Oct 25, 2022 Introduction There was a moment not so long ago when I thought, “What if I’ve had this crypto thing all wrong?” I’m a doubting normie who, if I’m being honest, hasn’t always understood this alternate universe that’s been percolating and expanding for more than a decade now.


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2 years ago

Education Department to reduce 'red tape' on public service loan forgiveness, making it easier for borrowers to qualify

The Biden administration is making permanent changes to its public service loan forgiveness plan to make it easier for borrowers to have their loans forgiven.

2 years ago

HSF: 6th Global Bank Review 2022 | Banking on People

HSF | Oct 20, 2022 Surveying the current landscape of the financial sector in late 2022, it is hard to avoid the sense of an industry once again facing a severe squeeze. Low carbon squeeze: Global finance is currently facing mounting pressure to invest long-term for a low-carbon, high-tech world in the decades to come,


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2 years ago

CB Insights Report: The State Of Fintech: Q3 2022

CB Insights | Oct 18, 2022 Fintech investment activity continues to slow down in Q3'22 as quarterly funding returns to pre-2021 levels. Global fintech funding fell 38% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) to hit $12.9B — matching Q4’20’s level. Deals fell slightly, dropping 9% QoQ to reach 1,160. Mega-rounds also accounted for a smaller percentage of total funding


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2 years ago

'There is no clear answer.' How to decide between Roth and pre-tax retirement savings accounts

To some extent, you won't know if you made a good choice until decades have passed. But the odds of choosing wisely increase for certain savers.

2 years ago

Your last chance to secure 9.62% annual interest for Series I bonds is Oct. 28

If you're eager to secure 9.62% annual interest for Series I bonds for six months, you must purchase the assets by Oct. 28.

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An economic index is flashing a recession warning sign, but it may be a 'mixed signal.' Here's what you need to know

A monthly gauge of the economy that's used to signal what's ahead was down in September by 2.8% from six months earlier, but not all the data used is bad.

2 years ago

Americans now say they will need $1.25 million to retire comfortably, survey finds

Amid higher costs and market volatility, the amount of money people think they will need to retirement comfortably has increased 20% since last year.

2 years ago

5 Ways VDR Software Can Save You Time & Money

Guest Post | Oct 25, 2022 Many global companies in various fields are concerned about data security and privacy. They depend on technology and have amounts of data on their servers. For reputable companies, dealing with data security issues can be a hassle. They can use their vast resources to hire an experienced IT security


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2 years ago

Inflation-adjusted college costs decline for the second-straight year

When adjusted for inflation, college costs effectively declined for the second-straight year at community colleges and public and private four-year schools.

2 years ago

Here's what investors need to know about the latest crypto tax reporting rules for 2022

The IRS has released draft guidance for cryptocurrency and other digital asset reporting for 2022 tax returns. Here's what investors need to know.

2 years ago

63% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck — including nearly half of six-figure earners

With persistent inflation eating away at wage gains, more Americans are struggling financially. The share living paycheck to paycheck is near a historic high.

2 years ago

JPMorgan Chase uses Advancing Black Wealth Tour to boost financial literacy, address racial wealth gap

JPMorgan Chase's Advancing Black Wealth Tour, which recently stopped in Philadelphia, aims to boost financial literacy and narrow the racial wealth gap.

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