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Democrats are pushing for a free IRS tax filing service. Tax pros worry it’s an ‘administrative nightmare’

Democrats are pushing the IRS to create its own free tax filing system, including a return-free option. But some tax professionals are skeptical.

2 years ago

Instagram Launches Payment Service for Small Businesses (Directly in Chat)

Meta | Jul 18, 2022 When you’re chatting with a qualified small business on Instagram, you’ll now be able to make purchases without leaving the chat. For example, if you’re interested in a backpack, all you have to do is send a message to the business about the one you love. From there, you can


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2 years ago

What You Need to Know About Employee Loans in Down Round Times

New York Times | Erin Griffith | Jul 20, 2022 Tech workers took out loans based on the value of their start-up stock in recent years. That may come back to haunt them. SAN FRANCISCO — Last year, Bolt Financial, a payments start-up, began a new program for its employees. They owned stock options in


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2 years ago

How Reworded Insurance Can Help Your Business

DeshCap | Fred Barnachawy | Jul 20, 2022 Have you heard of insurance companies not paying claims? If you have, that’s because there is a lot of truth to it. Commercial insurance is of no value unless reworded and triggered by independent experts. This is because the insurance is worded by the insurance company and


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2 years ago

Virtual Gurus: Meet Bobbie Racette, the First Indigenous Woman to Close Series A

The Story Exchange | Corinne Lestch | July 19, 2022 Bobbie Racette was once the hesitant face of Virtual Gurus, the Canadian tech company she started, but she has since embraced her identity. For tech startup founder Bobbie Racette, being the first to do something runs in her Cree-Métis blood. Her mother was the first


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2 years ago

Overview of Some Popular Layer 1 Blockchains

Crypto Pragmatist | Jack Niewold | Jul 20, 2022 Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche–these are some of the best known ‘Layer One’ blockchains that exist in the crypto space. But what makes these Layer One protocols (L1s) different from each other? Bitcoin - Most Resilient Blockchain Bitcoin is an apocalypse-proof blockchain. It’s designed to be a


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2 years ago

Virtual Gurus: Meet Bobbie Racette, the First Indigenous Woman to Close $8.4M Series A

The Story Exchange | Corinne Lestch | July 19, 2022 Bobbie Racette was once the hesitant face of Virtual Gurus, the Canadian tech company she started, but she has since embraced her identity. For tech startup founder Bobbie Racette, being the first to do something runs in her Cree-Métis blood. Her mother was the first


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2 years ago

Virtual Gurus: Meet Bobbie Racette, the First Indigenous Woman to Close Series A ($8.4M)

The Story Exchange | Corinne Lestch | July 19, 2022 Bobbie Racette was once the hesitant face of Virtual Gurus, the Canadian tech company she started, but she has since embraced her identity. For tech startup founder Bobbie Racette, being the first to do something runs in her Cree-Métis blood. Her mother was the first


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2 years ago

A wake-up call: Your financial plan can help 'stress test' your retirement strategy through inflation, market downturn

A recent survey found only 29% of Americans have a financial plan, even though having one could help them "stress test" their finances amid economic woes.

2 years ago

'Burdensome' credit card swipe fees could add $2.5 billion to back-to-school spending, merchants say

Swipe fees have long been a point of contention for retailers. Amid soaring inflation, merchants say they are particularly burdensome.

2 years ago

Airlines are struggling with lost and delayed bags: What to know and how to pack if you're traveling this summer

Airlines' hassles seem to be growing, and that might mean a lost or delayed bag this summer. Here's what travelers should know about their financial recourse.

2 years ago

Investors have put $43 billion in dividend-paying funds this year. Before you 'chase dividends,' here's what to know

With increased fears of a possible recession, investors seeking steady income may turn to stocks paying quarterly dividends. Here's what to know before buying.

2 years ago

Celsius Lays Out Mining-Focused Reorganization Plan at First Bankruptcy Hearing

CoinDesk | Cheyenne Ligon, Krisztian Sandor | Jul 18, 2022 First day of Celsius' bankruptcy hearing News of Celsius’ liquidity crisis broke on June 12, when the company announced it was pausing all customer withdrawals, citing “extreme market conditions.” The company formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Bankruptcy Court of the Southern


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2 years ago

First day of Celsius’ bankruptcy hearing

CoinDesk | Cheyenne Ligon, Krisztian Sandor | Jul 18, 2022 First day of Celsius' bankruptcy hearing News of Celsius’ liquidity crisis broke on June 12, when the company announced it was pausing all customer withdrawals, citing “extreme market conditions.” The company formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Bankruptcy Court of the Southern


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2 years ago

How small businesses are fighting inflation and fear of a recession

They survived pandemic to battle inflation. Next up for small businesses: dealing with what recession could mean for their bottom line and growth opportunities.

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