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The Real Story of Access to Capital

SEC | Martha Miller | Oct 13, 2021 If you’re taking in news by simply scanning the headlines—particularly those about capital raising activity—you’ve likely missed the story for some splashy titles. Today I’d like to delve into the story and facts behind the headlines about how entrepreneurs are raising capital from investors, deconstructing some of


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Virgin Galactic stock plunges after company delays spaceflight tests to 2022

Virgin Galactic stock plunged in trading Friday after the company said it would delay any spaceflights to next year.

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91% of people with health savings accounts make this mistake

Most HSA owners don't invest their savings. That could short-change them over the long term.

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Did you blow your budget? Here's how to get back on track

Everyone with a budget has months when they spend too much. Here's how to get back on track.

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Branson is trailing Bezos in space tourism, while Musk's SpaceX competes in a league of its own

2021 has been a whirlwind for private space tourism, with this week especially crucial for the ventures founded by Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson.

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Annuities might be coming to your 401(k) plan. Here's what you need to know

Asset managers, insurance companies and employers are moving toward making guaranteed lifetime income options more broadly available through 401(k) plans.

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From inventing ocean-cleaning ships to calling on businesses to change, U.S. teens are tackling climate change

U.S. teens believe fixing climate change and global warming is the responsibility of individuals, but think business innovation is also required.

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Labor Department proposes reversing Trump-era rules on socially conscious investing

The Department of Labor has proposed rule changes to make it easier to access ESG funds in retirement plans, reversing a Trump administration policy.

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Grayscale Investments close to filing application for spot bitcoin ETF, source says

If approved, Grayscale's ETF would be another step in the legitimization of the nascent crypto asset class.

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Social Security benefits are getting biggest boost in 40 years. Here's why they can't jump so much every year

Social Security beneficiaries will see bigger checks next year due to inflation. But future annual adjustments may not be as generous.

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The first bitcoin futures ETF in the U.S. is set to begin trading next week

The bitcoin futures ETF from ProShares will begin trading next week, an amended filing indicated.

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Miami mayor says the city is moving toward paying public employees in bitcoin

ComplianceX | Jack J. Kelly | Oct 13, 2021 Miami will advance a plan to pay city workers in bitcoin, Mayor Francis Suarez told Bloomberg on Tuesday, expanding on his push to make the Florida city a major hub for digital assets. “We’re going for a request for proposal in October to allow our employees to


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Op-ed: Congress needs to pass retirement provisions in the reconciliation bill

Congress' budget reconciliation bill includes three provisions impactful for employers and workers alike, including mandatory retirement savings plans for most.

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Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Explained

Learn what the Right of First Refusal (ROFR) is, how it works, and what it means in the context of secondary offerings. Continue reading

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Here are 5 benefits of a health savings account that you may not know about

Health savings accounts, or HSAs, are a way to set aside pre-tax money for qualified medical expenses and come with some benefits that are less well-known.

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