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Active vs Passive Investing

There are many strategies investors can utilize when building their portfolio. One common debate between investment strategies is whether to employ an active or passive investment strategy. In this blog, we will explain these strategies, ways to utilize these strategies, … Continue reading

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74% of people do not think they will ever achieve high-net-worth status, survey finds

Achieving high-net-worth status seems out of reach to many people, a survey finds. Calculating your bottom line can be the first step to becoming wealthier.

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Modernizing private equity capital markets in Canada

Investment Executive | Ian Russell | Apr 5, 2022 Action is critical given the importance of small business to the economy The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association announced a record total of venture financings in 2021 — $14.7 billion. However, excluding the venture financings related to the public listings of eight large tech


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Cuts to unemployment benefits didn’t spur jobs, says report

Federal unemployment benefits don't appear to have been a big contributor to labor shortages in 2021, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

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2 Years Later Robinhood Agrees to Acquire Crypto App Ziglu

CNBC  Crypto-decoded | Ryan Brown | Apr 19, 2022 Robinhood said Tuesday it has agreed to buy Ziglu, a London-based fintech app that allows users to trade bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies. The acquisition will help in its expansion plans in the U.K. and Europe, the company said. The announcement comes nearly two years after


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Getting close to retirement? Be sure your plan includes managing this risk

As you get closer to joining the ranks of retirees, it's important that your investment portfolio is allocated in a way that combats "sequence of returns" risk.

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Cuts to unemployment benefits didn’t spur jobs, report says

Federal unemployment benefits don't appear to have been a big contributor to labor shortages in 2021, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

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It’s time to invest in our planet. Happy Earth Day 2022!

Money Sense |  Jaclyn Law  | Apr 20, 2022 Every year on April 22, the global Earth Day campaign brings attention to environmental issues and issues a call to action. This year’s theme is especially relevant to us: Invest In Our Planet. The first Earth Day was observed in 1970 in the United States, marking


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Consumer complaints up 31% since 2018 about collection attempts for medical debt not actually owed, federal watchdog finds

The report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau comes as the agency explores ways to mitigate the impact that medical debt can have on consumer credit.

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72% of six-figure earners are men, while 57% of workers making under $25,000 are women, survey finds

Inflation is making it harder to get by without a six-figure salary. But most high earners are men, research shows.

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Hit with an unexpected tax bill? It’s time to adjust your withholdings

If you had a surprise bill this tax-filing season, it may be time to adjust your withholdings, according to financial experts. Here’s what to know.

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How Entrepreneurs Can Manage Their Mental Health

a16z | Frederic Kerrest  | Apr 21, 2022 This is an excerpt from Zero to IPO: Over $1 Trillion of Actionable Advice from the World’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs by Frederic Kerrest, pp. 164-171, (McGraw Hill, April 2022). Kerrest co-founded Okta – an enterprise identity management company – in 2009 and currently serves as its executive vice chairperson


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Lending Loop Launches ‘Loop Card’ for Small Business Cross-border Transactions

Betakit | Meagan Simpson | Apr 21, 2022 Lending Loop has launched Loop to provide a wider range of financial services for e-commerce businesses. The company’s first product is a corporate card specifically for cross-border transactions. The card allows companies to purchase in multiple currencies without fees. It also provides an extended repayment grace period,


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Inflation is impacting health-care costs in retirement. Here's how to fight it

A short term rise in health-care inflation can add costs over the long-term.

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Experts advise teens to take a careful hands-on approach when learning about crypto investing

Experts say new investors don't need to shy away from cryptocurrency but should educate themselves to be protected from volatility.

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