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Keeping a Clean Cap Table: Understanding Crowd Notes

There are a variety of financial instruments that entrepreneurs and startups can choose to utilize when raising capital. Some of the more well-known choices include common stock, preferred stock, and convertible notes, but another alternative is a crowd note. Primarily … Continue reading


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It’s too hot to sell a house this summer, some real estate experts say. What home sellers can do

The summer heat might be slowing down home sale foot traffic in your area. If it's too hot, here are things to consider as a summer home seller.

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IRS issues final rules for inherited IRAs — but many are 'missing the boat' on taxes, pro says

The IRS has finalized rules on required withdrawals for certain inherited individual retirement accounts and other plans. Here's how it could affect your taxes.

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Canuck Startups Cohere and Clio Secure Major Funding Rounds

Funding | Jul 23, 2024 Canadian ventures Cohere and Clio secure series D and series F respectively, reaching new valuations Canadian startups, Cohere and Clio, are making headlines this week by announcing major fundraising rounds, showcasing the potential and strength of Canada's innovation economy and technology sector. See:  Generative AI Myths That Founders Should Know


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How down payment assistance programs can help clear the path to homeownership

One barrier toward homeownership is having enough saved. Experts say down payment assistance programs may be worth another look.

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5 Fintech Failures and Lessons to Learn From

Leadership | Jul 23, 2024 "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." – Thomas Edison Failure contains perhaps the greatest insights for future success (assuming one is willing to learn from it!). While there are a myriad of pitfalls to avoid as an entrepreneur (or investor), below we look at


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As Gen Xers reach retirement withdrawal age, using that money should be a 'last resort,' expert says

Some Gen Xers are becoming eligible for penalty-free retirement withdrawals. But it's the "most expensive place to get money," one expert cautions.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire trims Bank of America stake for the first time since 2019 after strong rally

Berkshire Hathaway trimmed its gigantic Bank of America holding for the first time in four and a half years following the bank's strong 2024 run.

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CFPB Aligning Lending Regulations with Earned Wage Access

Regulation | Jul 22, 2024 CFPB Proposes New Earned Wage Access Rules and Implications for Canadian Stakeholders The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) of the United States has issued new interpretive regulations for Earned Wage Access (EWA) providers. These policies are intended to improve openness and consumer protection in the financial sector. While the new


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Here's what a Kamala Harris administration could mean for your wallet

With Kamala Harris as the frontrunner to replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee, here's what to know about where she stands on key money issues.

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Here's where Kamala Harris could stand on tax policy, experts say

With President Joe Biden officially out of the election, experts are watching for tax policy from Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic frontrunner.

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Who Will Canada’s New 3% Digital Services Tax Impact?

Digital Services Taxes | Jul 22, 2024 What You Need to Know About Canada's New 3% Digital Services Tax (DST) Canada has adopted a new Digital Services Tax (DST), which imposes a 3% tax on digital services revenue retroactively to January 1, 2022. This tax is intended to collect revenue from the expanding digital economy


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Ether ETFs appear set to launch on Tuesday, six months after massive debut for bitcoin funds

The new funds are expected to begin trading as soon as Tuesday.

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Top Wall Street analysts are confident about the potential behind these 3 stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Costco and Nvidia

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‘Recession pop’ is in: Why so many listeners are returning to music from darker economic times

"The era of the Katy Perry banger" may be providing some much-needed escapism for young adults struggling financially, a forensic musicologist says.

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