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Lobbying: it’s high time startups up their game

Sifted | Nicolas Colin | Apr 14, 2021 The Greensill debacle shows that startups have a lot to learn when it comes to winning friends and influencing people. Startups are getting stuck into some highly-regulated industries — and they need to start taking those regulations seriously. Long gone are the days when founders could “move


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Richard Branson sells over $150 million in Virgin Galactic stock

Sir Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Galactic who helped take the company public, sold more than $150 million worth of the company's stock.

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Here are some smart (and also fun) things to do with that tax refund

Covid stimulus aid has rescued what might have been a tough year when it comes to tax refunds for many Americans. Here's how experts say to spend the money.

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These resources can help you teach your kids about money

There are a wealth of financial literacy resources available to parents, if they know where to look.

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Op-ed: More boomers are choosing to 'upsize' their homes in retirement

Rather than downsizing, retirees are starting to upsize, moving to bigger homes in their golden years. They're doing it for all sorts of reasons.

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Here are some smart things to do with your tax refund

Covid stimulus aid has rescued what might have been a tough year when it comes to tax refunds for many Americans. Here's how experts say to spend the money.

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Getting in to college just got harder. Here's what to do if you are waitlisted

Pre-pandemic, colleges granted spots to about 20% of waitlisted applicants, but that number falls to just 7% at the most selective colleges.

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Retiring soon? Why the popular 4% withdrawal rule may be a bad idea

It's a particularly risky time to retire, due to market conditions, according to experts. Those who do may want to reconsider using the so-called 4% rule.

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These unlucky taxpayers must still pay up by April 15

While the IRS has extended the tax-filing season to May 17, it didn't adjust the April 15 due date for first-quarter estimated tax payments.

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$1,400 stimulus checks can be garnished for unpaid debts. Some states are working to prevent that

The American Rescue Plan Act did not protect $1,400 stimulus checks from garnishment. Some states have enforced their own rules instead.

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New $3,000 child tax credit to start payments in July, IRS says

Good news for American families: the IRS plans to begin sending payments from the new $3,000 child tax credit in July, Commissioner Charles Rettig said.

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Advisors are changing how they communicate with clients due to pandemic. Here's what to expect

In a business that is often relationship-driven, the Covid pandemic has largely put a halt to in-person client meetings for financial advisors.

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Clean Energy Bitcoin Mining Joint Venture Agreement Signed by Link Global Technologies and Neptune Digital Assets

Neptune Digital Assets Corp. | Release | Apr 12, 2021 VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEPTUNE DIGITAL ASSETS CORP. (“Neptune” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:NDA; OTC:NPPTF; FSE:1NW) is pleased to provide an update on its planned expansion into renewable energy Bitcoin (“BTC”) mining. The Company and LINK GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC. (CSE: LNK;


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Pressure mounts for Biden to forgive student debt

Sen. Elizabeth Warren held a hearing Tuesday urging Biden to cancel student debt. And 415 organizations sent a letter pressuring the president to do the same.

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Criminals target Covid relief program that pays $9,000 in victims' funeral costs

The Covid-19 Funeral Assistance program, which opened to applicants Monday, has been targeted by scammers posing as government agents.

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