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FINRA Fines Wefunder $1.4 Million and StartEngine Capital $350,000 for compliance violations

Finra | Press release | May 4, 2022 WASHINGTON, May 04, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FINRA announced today that it has fined two FINRA-registered funding portals a combined $1.75 million for failing to comply with securities laws and rules designed to protect crowdfunding investors.  In settling these matters, Wefunder and StartEngine accepted and consented to the entry of


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Crowdfunding platforms now required to report transactions to FINTRAC, after truck convoy protests

CBC | Elizabeth Thompson  | May 4, 2022 Government says [donation and reward-based] crowdfunding platforms are an emerging risk for terrorist financing The power of crowdfunding companies to raise money was in the spotlight earlier this year after organizers of the truck convoy protest — which paralyzed downtown Ottawa for three weeks and blocked various border


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Op-ed: What financial advisors are demanding during the 'Great Resignation'

Amid the "Great Resignation," financial advisors are taking stock of their careers and how they want to operate. Three themes have emerged in recent months.

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Op-ed: Money decisions by women will shape the future for the U.S.

As women begin to control ever more of household assets in the U.S., financial services firms must adapt to find betters ways to meet female clients' needs.

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Student debt ticks higher as the future of loan forgiveness remains uncertain

As loan forgiveness remains uncertain, the cost of college keeps going up along with the amount students expect to borrow.

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How to teach your kids to have a healthy relationship with money – even if you didn't

"Children need to learn from a very early age that money is not a scary concept," said Debra Kaplan, a licensed therapist, author and speaker.

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A Carbon-Negative Blockchain Making Money Beautiful

Not Boring | Packy McCormick | Apr 25, 2022 Source: Celo.org Celo:  The Regenerative Economy Financialization is a dirty word, but the system is particularly dirty for those whose interests don’t have a price. Ledgard wants to fix that, and help reduce extreme poverty in the process. It’s just one example – albeit the most


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Getting an inheritance or winning the lottery can create serious emotional and financial challenges

Coming into sudden wealth can create emotional and financial challenges for people who have not had a lot of money in their lives.

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Relying on stocks for a near-term purchase? What to consider as the market gyrates

Relying on stocks to fund a near-term expense like a home or college tuition is often a bad idea. The current market leaves people with few good options.

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The Great Resignation is still red hot — but may not last

The "Great Resignation" is still red-hot but economic headwinds mean those benefits may not last much longer for workers looking to switch jobs.

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Here’s where I bonds may work in your portfolio, according to financial advisors

I bonds are currently paying 9.62% annual interest through October, which is an opportunity for a range of goals, according to financial experts.

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Bill to improve federal benefits for the elderly, blind and disabled may herald broader reform, Sen. Sherrod Brown says

A bipartisan bill to raise asset limits for SSI beneficiaries could be the first step in updating the outdated federal benefits program, Sen. Sherrod Brown said.

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Board Diversity and Inclusion: 50-30 Challenge

Global Compact Network Canada | May 2, 2022 Beginning of February 2022, the UN Global Compact Network Canada received funding through the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) as an Ecosystem Partner supporting the 50-30 Challenge. The 50-30 Challenge addresses the need to implement effective diversity and inclusion strategies to help organizations


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Nearly risk-free I bonds to deliver a record 9.62% interest for the next six months

Inflation-protected I bonds, a nearly risk-free asset, will pay 9.62% annual interest for the next six months. Here’s what to know before buying.

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Rising rates, inflation and market volatility: Here’s how to manage challenging times

Americans' wallets are being impacted by a number of economic and market factors.

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