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What private assets in 401(k) plans mean for investors: 'You’re only asking for trouble,' one advisor says

What private assets in 401(k) plans mean for investors: 'You’re only asking for trouble,' one advisor says

Millions of investors may soon have access to private assets in their 401(k) or other workplace retirement plans. What to know about the risks and rewards.

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Stronger Teeth Needed to Protect Canada’s IP

Stronger Teeth Needed to Protect Canada’s IP

IP Policy and Competition | August 7, 2025 Image: Freepik Weak IP Policy and Procurement Choices Are Eroding Canada's Sovereignty On August 6, 2025, there's an inspiring OpEd in the Financial Post by Jim Hinton and Alexis Conrad, who argued that Canada’s sovereignty is being eroded not by military threats but by the loss of


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Education Department launches key college financial aid form sooner than expected

Education Department launches key college financial aid form sooner than expected

The Education Department said the roll out of the 2026–27 FAFSA will be on schedule this year, with beta testing already underway.

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Luxury brand exec left world of Hermes for life on farm. It's now nearing $50 million home business, and growing

Luxury brand exec left world of Hermes for life on farm. It's now nearing $50 million home business, and growing

Flamingo Estate's Richard Christiansen spent decades on luxury like Hermes. A farmer's struggle during Covid led to home business nearing $50 million in sales.

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Trump tariffs make investing ‘tricky,’ market strategist says, but there are still ‘lots of opportunities’

Trump tariffs make investing ‘tricky,’ market strategist says, but there are still ‘lots of opportunities’

There are tactical portfolio moves investors can make during the Trump administration's aggressive tariff policies, market strategists say.

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Student loan borrowers face new challenges trying to get Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Student loan borrowers face new challenges trying to get Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Borrowers pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness are hitting walls trying to access the relief, and the Trump administration wants to limit eligibility.

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Wharton word guru on 3 simple language fixes that can turn failure to communicate into success

Wharton word guru on 3 simple language fixes that can turn failure to communicate into success

At work, in business or personal life, word choice mistakes we make every day when seeking support from others result in failure, but they are easy to fix.

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Luxury brand exec left world of Hermes for life on farm. It's now a $50 million home business, and growing

Luxury brand exec left world of Hermes for life on farm. It's now a $50 million home business, and growing

Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen spent decades on luxury like Hermes but a farmer's struggle during Covid led to a $50 million home business.

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Many families feel confident about paying for college — until tuition bills arrive. Here's how they're covering costs

Many families feel confident about paying for college — until tuition bills arrive. Here's how they're covering costs

Soaring tuition bills have made it harder for families to shoulder the financial cost of college.

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Many families in survey say they felt confident about paying for college — until tuition bills arrived. Here's how they're covering costs

Many families in survey say they felt confident about paying for college — until tuition bills arrived. Here's how they're covering costs

Soaring tuition bills have made it harder for families to shoulder the financial cost of college.

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Credit card debt reaches $1.21 trillion — in line with last year's all-time high, NY Fed finds

Credit card debt reaches $1.21 trillion — in line with last year's all-time high, NY Fed finds

Credit card balances rose by $27 billion in the second quarter to $1.21 trillion, according to a new report by the New York Fed.

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Rebalancing a Private Investment Portfolio

Rebalancing a Private Investment Portfolio

When investing in private companies, investors may be interested in rebalancing their investment portfolio at various points in time. However, private market investments are inherently illiquid and positions cannot be bought or sold as quickly as public investments like publicly … Continue reading


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Coinbase shares slide Tuesday, as crypto play takes double-digit fall from July record

Coinbase shares slide Tuesday, as crypto play takes double-digit fall from July record

Shares of the cryptocurrency trading platform have collapsed since notching a record on July 18.

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Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ slashes this tax break for high earners in 2026

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ slashes this tax break for high earners in 2026

President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" could reduce the deduction on charitable donations for higher earners in 2026. Here's what to know.

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AI Fintechs Attract a 242% Valuation Premium

AI Fintechs Attract a 242% Valuation Premium

AI Fintech Report | Aug 5, 2025 AI startups are Dominating Fintech Deal Flow in 2025 - Higher Valuations, Bigger Checks, and Faster Rounds The latest Q3 2025 PitchBook report confirms an investment gap is being driven by a clear premium on automation and AI-enhanced infrastructure. PitchBook data shows that early stage AI-enabled fintechs are


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