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Reverse Mortgage Debt Skyrockets 31% YoY Among Canadian Seniors

Reverse Mortgage Debt Skyrockets 31% YoY Among Canadian Seniors

Better Dwelling | Daniel Wong | Feb 6, 2023 Reverse mortgage debt has recently surged in growth, with the debt rising at an unusual fast rate for any credit segment. Canadian homeowners aren’t shy about cashing in on their windfall, especially seniors. Regulatory filings with OSFI, Canada’s bank regulator, show reverse mortgage debt surged in


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3 years ago
Solar tech company Nextracker expected to price at upper end of range in good sign for IPO market

Solar tech company Nextracker expected to price at upper end of range in good sign for IPO market

The Nextracker initial public offering, which had sought to raise up to $535 million, will likely be the biggest U.S. listing since October.

3 years ago
Australian Equity Crowdfunding Markets Raised $72 Million in 2022

Australian Equity Crowdfunding Markets Raised $72 Million in 2022

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Jan 30, 2023 Investment crowdfunding, or crowd-sourced funding (CSF) as it is called down under, generated $72 million in online capital formation, according to an industry report. The information is compiled by Birchal, the largest online investment platform in Australia. Birchals has been providing this report for several years


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3 years ago
Solar tech company Nextracker prices above range at $24 a share in good sign for IPO market

Solar tech company Nextracker prices above range at $24 a share in good sign for IPO market

The Nextracker initial public offering, which had sought to raise up to $535 million, will likely be the biggest U.S. listing since October.

3 years ago
7 Tips if You Want to Become a Software Developer

7 Tips if You Want to Become a Software Developer

Guest Post | Feb 8, 2023 Software development is a perfect career path for STEM students. It's a fast-evolving industry that needs thinkers with good problem-solving skills and a passion for fresh tech solutions. Even if you are studying a major that can secure your place in the industry, you can learn from different places.


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3 years ago
Communities struggling with banking access give banks on wheels a spin

Communities struggling with banking access give banks on wheels a spin

Banks on wheels offer a partial solution to banking as more brick-and-mortar branches shut down in minority and low-income communities.

3 years ago
Auto insurance is up by more than 15% this year in some states. Here's how to keep your premium down

Auto insurance is up by more than 15% this year in some states. Here's how to keep your premium down

While the national average for full coverage is up about 2.6%, changes range from a 16.7% jump in Illinois to a 7.2% drop in New Jersey.

3 years ago
Lessons From Marshmallow Experiment Can Make You Wealthy

Lessons From Marshmallow Experiment Can Make You Wealthy

Level Up Coding | Jayden Levitt | Feb 2, 2023 You Must Understand the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment. Experiment:  Walter Mischel was a psychologist who led a study on delayed gratification at Standford University (Stanford Marshmallow Experiment). In this study, a child was offered a choice between a small but immediate reward or two small rewards


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3 years ago
Valentine's Day spending is set to jump, even if it means more credit card debt

Valentine's Day spending is set to jump, even if it means more credit card debt

Consumers are prepared to spend big this Feb. 14, even if it means going into debt, several studies show.

3 years ago
Types of Startup Funding

Types of Startup Funding

Starting a new business can be exciting and challenging at the same time. One important consideration for startups is securing the right type of funding. Different types of funding come with their own set of benefits and drawbacks, and it’s … Continue reading →

3 years ago
Revolut Launches Crypto Staking to 25 Million Customers

Revolut Launches Crypto Staking to 25 Million Customers

Fintech Magazine | Joanna England | Feb 7, 2023 Revolut has rolled out its new crypto feature to 25 million customers, via its financial super app to provide more frictionless crypto trading experiences Revolut launched the crypto feature, called Staking in the UK and EEA, effectively taking another leap forward towards its mission to build


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3 years ago
Global Crypto Mixers Usage Declined by 32.2% (yoy) In 2022

Global Crypto Mixers Usage Declined by 32.2% (yoy) In 2022

Bankless Times | Elizabeth Kerr | Feb 1, 2023 There has been a 32.2% decline in the usage of crypto mixers in 2022 Cryptocurrency mixers mix users' coins with others from a large pool. Therefore, making it difficult to trace the source of the funds. As a result, mixers are popular among privacy-conscious investors and


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3 years ago
Wholesale egg prices have ‘collapsed.’ Why consumers may soon see relief

Wholesale egg prices have ‘collapsed.’ Why consumers may soon see relief

Wholesale egg prices have declined by over 50% from their recent record highs. Retail prices may soon follow, but that's not a sure thing.

3 years ago
European Blockchain and DLT for SMEs Guide

European Blockchain and DLT for SMEs Guide

European Digital SME Alliance | Omar Dhaher | Jan 31, 2023 SME Experts have finalised an SBS guide on blockchain and DLT to raise SMEs’ awareness on how to appropriately use technology, adapt to EU legislation, and maintain consistency to standardisation activities The EU blockchain market is expected to be valued around €59bn by 2028.


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3 years ago
Report:  Bringing Corporate Purpose into the Mainstream and Why Canada Should Enforce It

Report: Bringing Corporate Purpose into the Mainstream and Why Canada Should Enforce It

David Suzuki Foundation | Jan 26, 2023 Bringing Corporate Purpose into the Mainstream: Directions for Canadian Law concludes that a more solid legal scaffolding for corporate purpose in Canada is necessary and puts forward five key recommendations to make it happen. The idea of bringing corporate purpose into the mainstream through legal reform isn’t new.


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