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Canada’s Tech Adoption is Declining Compared to OECD Peers

Canada’s Tech Adoption is Declining Compared to OECD Peers

Centre for Future Work | Jim Stanford | May 24, 2022 There is little evidence that robots and other advanced technologies are displacing workers and causing technological unemployment in Canada. To the contrary, Canada’s adoption of new technology has surprisingly slowed down in recent years. That is the conclusion of a major new report on


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4 years ago
Here's why major cities may still be worth their high cost of living

Here's why major cities may still be worth their high cost of living

Cities' longstanding and dominant business advantages have waned in the pandemic but not disappeared amid wide adoption of remote work.

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Why 2022 has been a dangerous time to retire — and what you can do about it

Why 2022 has been a dangerous time to retire — and what you can do about it

Stocks and bonds are down, and high inflation means retirees may need to draw more from their investments for income. But there are ways to manage these risks.

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China vs the US:  The Lose-Lose Tech War

China vs the US: The Lose-Lose Tech War

Project Syndicate | Kishore Mahbubani , Tony Chan | May 20, 2022 The increasingly bitter rivalry between the United States and China ultimately will leave both countries – and the world – worse off. While competition is unavoidable and even beneficial in some areas, comprehensive efforts to derail each other’s progress stand little chance of success,


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4 years ago
Borrowers are on edge as Biden decides how to act on student loan forgiveness

Borrowers are on edge as Biden decides how to act on student loan forgiveness

Millions of Americans who borrowed for their college education are eagerly waiting to hear President Joe Biden's announcement on student loan forgiveness.

4 years ago
Still missing your tax refund? You'll soon receive 5% interest — but it’s taxable

Still missing your tax refund? You'll soon receive 5% interest — but it’s taxable

If you're still waiting for a tax refund, you may receive 5% interest starting July 1, 2022, according to the IRS. Here's what else to know.

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Op-ed: The housing shortage will actually benefit homebuilder stocks. Here are some companies to watch

Op-ed: The housing shortage will actually benefit homebuilder stocks. Here are some companies to watch

Rumors of the homebuilding industry's weaknesses have been greatly exaggerated. The current battered condition of these stocks is actually an opportunity.

4 years ago
EBay Scores NFT business with an assist from hockey legend Wayne Gretzky

EBay Scores NFT business with an assist from hockey legend Wayne Gretzky

CNBC | Riley de León | May 23, 2022 EBay is getting into NFTs — with an assist from hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. The company announced Monday that it's launching 13 limited-edition digital collectibles in partnership with Web3 platform OneOf, each of which contains a 3-D animated rendering of Gretzky making one of his signature


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4 years ago
There's a 50% to 60% chance of a mild recession next year, former Fed vice chair says

There's a 50% to 60% chance of a mild recession next year, former Fed vice chair says

Alan Blinder, former Federal Reserve vice chair, thinks that it's likely the U.S. will fall into a recession next year.

4 years ago
Multinational Companies Who left Russia and Ones that Decided to Stay

Multinational Companies Who left Russia and Ones that Decided to Stay

Website Planet | Tom Read | May 24, 2022 List of all the companies that decided to leave Russia/stop business in Russia following the war // companies that decided to stay Multinational companies can no longer ignore social and political issues. Their actions and policies must reflect the values of their customers. See:  Ways you


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4 years ago
This low-risk 401(k) investment is guaranteed to not lose your money. Here's when it may make sense to use

This low-risk 401(k) investment is guaranteed to not lose your money. Here's when it may make sense to use

If you want to allocate some of your 401(k) to cash, one safe alternative to a money market fund is a stable value fund.

4 years ago
A Look at VCCI-2:  Canada’s Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative Version 2

A Look at VCCI-2: Canada’s Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative Version 2

Private Capital Journal | Richard Rémillard | May 24, 2022 The Canadian federal government released its Request for Proposals (RFP) for fund-of-funds and fund managers wishing to apply for its Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative-2 (VCCI-2) program in mid-May. This program follows upon the Venture Capital Action Plan (VCAP) of 2013 and the VCCI-1 of 2017.


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4 years ago
Here’s how this financial pro uses FinTok to reach the next generation of female investors

Here’s how this financial pro uses FinTok to reach the next generation of female investors

Brittney Castro found success connecting with young women who had been largely ignored by other financial advisors.

4 years ago
Tax breaks aren’t prime reason for high-net-worth philanthropy, study finds

Tax breaks aren’t prime reason for high-net-worth philanthropy, study finds

Tax breaks aren't the primary incentive for philanthropy among the ultra-wealthy, according to a charitable giving study.

4 years ago
Crypto exchange FTX quietly shops for brokerage start-ups amid move into stock trading, sources say

Crypto exchange FTX quietly shops for brokerage start-ups amid move into stock trading, sources say

FTX has been on the hunt to buy brokerage start-ups as the crypto exchange moves into stock trading and its CEO takes a stake in Robinhood, sources say.

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