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Alberta and Saskatchewan securities regulators adopt new small business financing prospectus exemption

ASC and FCAA | Aug 31, 2021 Calgary – The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) and the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) today adopted a new prospectus exemption designed to facilitate greater access to capital for Alberta and Saskatchewan businesses. “This exemption joins the self-certified investor prospectus exemption adopted in March 2021, and


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Social Security won't be able to pay full benefits by 2034. Now there's renewed pressure on Congress to come up with a fix

New projections indicate Social Security will only be able to pay full benefits until 2034. Here's why getting Congress to act may not be easy.

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Consumer protection agency looks to increase transparency for small business loans

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a rule Wednesday to enhance data reporting for lenders around credit cards and other loans for small businesses.

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If you’re quitting your job as part of the 'Great Resignation,' here’s what you need to know about your 401(k)

Workers with a 401(k) plan who leave their jobs should be aware of how their departure would affect their account and what their options are.

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Tether banned on Canada’s first 2 licensed digital currency exchanges

Coingeek | Steve Kaaru | Aug 31, 2021 A Canadian securities regulator has barred the country’s first two registered digital currency exchanges from trading Tether (USDT). The stablecoin, which is seemingly printed at will and has been deeply linked to alleged market manipulation, is the only prohibited digital asset in the country to date. The


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Millions of Americans will lose unemployment benefits this weekend

Pandemic-era unemployment programs will lapse this weekend after being in place for about 18 months.

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Don't make any critical mistakes when expanding your business

Deciding how to expand your business isn't easy. Here's what you need to know.

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Gen Z: the end of status quo banking?

WALO | Rim Charkani | Aug 31, 2021 Canadians are notoriously loyal to their financial institution (FI). Only 3% of them jump ship every year because switching costs act as a silent yet strong deterrent in banking. Imagine having to transfer all your recurring payments and deposits to a new chequing account. Fears of complications


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Start-ups Pushing Remote Working

Aug 31, 2021 For many companies, workers are expected to return to the office as soon as possible, and it's unlikely that any kind of remote working will continue. However, there are lots of emerging start-ups that see remote working as part of the future and are ensuring that their staff get the support and


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These are the top public and private colleges with the most generous financial aid packages

Here are the schools that are doling out the most aid to offset the cost of college, according to The Princeton Review.

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Workers’ savings just don’t match expected retirement income, survey finds

Most workers don’t have sufficient retirement savings and aren’t setting aside enough to catch up. But many still expect to have ample retirement income.

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Job openings are near an all-time high. How to navigate a career change

There's roughly one job opening per unemployed American right now. But that doesn't mean every industry is looking to hire.

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Scammers have bilked consumers out of $545 million in Covid-related fraud

Criminals have ripped off hundreds of thousands of Americans since the start of the pandemic, according to the FTC.

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With national eviction protection gone, applying for rental assistance is key. Here's what you need to know

Millions of struggling renters are no longer protected by an eviction ban. Advocates say it's more important than ever that they apply for rental assistance.

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How homeowners can financially prepare for the next hurricane or big storm heading their way

Recent storms that have caused widespread damage serve as a reminder to homeowners everywhere to be sure they have sufficient insurance.

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