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Food stamps, credit card debt: Record high inflation forces some older Americans to make tough financial choices

Older Americans who rely on Social Security for income have been forced to make some tough financial choices amid record high prices.

2 years ago

Hard Bacon: Why we launched an equity crowdfunding campaign in the middle of a bear market

Hard Bacon | Julien Brault | Jun 16, 2022 When we launched our equity crowdfunding round in May, the stock market was down 20% year-to-date and the value of Bitcoin had fallen 35%. While many of our investors were eager to reinvest, it was also obvious that many of our investors were impacted by the


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2 years ago

Code is Law Case: A Hamilton teen ‘hacked’ US$16 million in crypto (while he may not be in the wrong)

FP | Ethan Lou | Jun 15, 2022 On Oct. 14, 2021, a DeFi platform (everything is code) called Indexed Finance had a weakness in the code that a Hamilton teen and mathematics guru (he was already completing a master's degree in mathematics at Waterloo University), Andean Medjedovic manipulated into letting him buy coins at


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2 years ago

Cost to finance a new car hits a record $656 per month — and auto shoppers could pay even more with latest Fed rate hike

As interest rates head higher and auto prices remain elevated, monthly payments are expected to continue squeezing consumers' budgets.

2 years ago

Need to Bootstrap Your Business? Here’s What You Need to Know in 2022

AuthorityHacker | Mark Webster | Jun 16, 2022 You have a sweet idea for a new business, and you want to be your own boss. That's awesome. But every company has a common problem: Money. It's probably why 69% of entrepreneurs start their business at home. Why? Not many people want to invest in something


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2 years ago

Amid record inflation, 36% of employees earning $100,000 or more say they are living paycheck to paycheck

The share of workers earning at least $100,000 a year who report being cash-strapped is double what it was three years ago.

2 years ago

Michigan officially becomes 14th state to mandate personal finance education before high school graduation

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday signed into law a bill guaranteeing access to personal finance education before high school graduation.

2 years ago

Hardbacon: Why we launched an equity crowdfunding campaign in the middle of a bear market

Hardbacon | Julien Brault | Jun 16, 2022 When we launched our equity crowdfunding round in May, the stock market was down 20% year-to-date and the value of Bitcoin had fallen 35%. While many of our investors were eager to reinvest, it was also obvious that many of our investors were impacted by the downturn


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2 years ago

College tuition bills are coming. Here are 3 ways to navigate them and give your 529 balance time to recover

If you’re worried about a smaller 529 college savings plan balance, it may make sense to try and claim other credits while waiting for the account to recover.

2 years ago

Bitcoin has lost more than 50% of its value this year. Here's what you need to know

Bitcoin's recent plummet looks poised to continue. Here's what experts recommend investors keep in mind.

2 years ago

Tips When Choosing The Right Insurance Product For Your Business

Aubrey Moore | June 15, 2022 Insuring your business is vital because when a tragedy occurs, it can take days, weeks, or even months to return operations to pre-disaster levels. Despite the advantages, a question arises of how to choose business insurance and from whom? Here we explore value tips you can keep in mind


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2 years ago

N26 addresses neobank’s culture struggles

Sifted | Amy O'Brien | Jun 13, 2022 Despite compliance headaches and struggles with retention, the CEO of one of Europe’s largest neobanks says it’s still hiring amid the tech downturn, with plans to foray into crypto within weeks. “I think we now have quite a strong C-level team, but getting there obviously means you


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2 years ago

The Federal Reserve looks set to hike interest rates today. How raising rates may help slow inflation

Consumers may not be looking forward to higher interest rates while they're paying more for necessities. Here's how raising rates helps inflation.

2 years ago

Companies from Tesla to Coinbase are laying off workers: Here are 3 things to do first if you lose your job

Companies including Tesla and Coinbase have announced layoffs. Losing your job and income is incredibly disruptive. Focusing on these first steps can help.

2 years ago

The Federal Reserve just hiked interest rates by 0.75 percentage point. How raising rates may help slow inflation

Consumers may not be looking forward to higher interest rates while they're paying more for necessities. Here's how raising rates helps inflation.

2 years ago