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FrontFundr secures another round of funding on its own equity crowdfunding platform

FrontFundr secures another round of funding on its own equity crowdfunding platform

Betakit | Meagan Simpson  | Jul 23, 2021 FrontFundr has secured $1.78 million CAD, through its own equity crowdfunding platform, as it looks to scale and bring more awareness to the crowdfunding model. The funding came from 411 investors and brings FrontFundr’s total funding to date to $5.48 million, with the startup having raised all


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Travel booking behemoth Amadeus is partnering with travel app developer Hopper, adding fintech offerings to product line

Travel booking behemoth Amadeus is partnering with travel app developer Hopper, adding fintech offerings to product line

Travel giant Amadeus adds fintech functionality from travel app developer Hopper, which is eyeing future development of more financial products.

5 years ago
Cryptocurrencies can be a tool for building personal wealth long-term

Cryptocurrencies can be a tool for building personal wealth long-term

Investing in cryptocurrencies is picking up, and can be a beneficial part of a long-term portfolio.

5 years ago
Wages are rising, but inflation may have given workers a 2% pay cut

Wages are rising, but inflation may have given workers a 2% pay cut

Average hourly wages grew 3.6% in June relative to last year, the most in over a decade. But has inflation mitigated that increase?

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No health insurance? There's still time to sign up for subsidized private coverage during special enrollment window

No health insurance? There's still time to sign up for subsidized private coverage during special enrollment window

About 3 out of 5 eligible uninsured Americans should be able to access zero-premium plans, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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What is the best secure messaging app?

What is the best secure messaging app?

NordVPN | Emily Green | May 25, 2021 The world's most popular messaging apps While encryption and privacy play a vital role in selecting which messaging app to use, its also nessesary to use the messaging apps that our friends use. According to Statista (2019) WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and WeChat, remain the world's most popular


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Many states are holding lotteries with cash or other prizes to boost vaccination rates. Here's how much winners could owe in taxes

Many states are holding lotteries with cash or other prizes to boost vaccination rates. Here's how much winners could owe in taxes

Whether cash or another type of prize, the IRS expects winners of any lottery to pay taxes on the value of their jackpots.

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This food delivery giant is down over 20% in 2021. An investor says enough is enough

This food delivery giant is down over 20% in 2021. An investor says enough is enough

Cat Rock Capital, a major shareholder in Just Eat Takeway.com, says the food delivery firm’s communication with investors is “deeply flawed.”

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This food delivery giant is down over 20% year-to-date. An investor says enough is enough

This food delivery giant is down over 20% year-to-date. An investor says enough is enough

Cat Rock Capital, a major Just Eat Takeway.com shareholder, says the food delivery firm’s communication with investors is “deeply flawed.”

5 years ago
Here are a few ways to make your monthly child tax credit payments grow

Here are a few ways to make your monthly child tax credit payments grow

Nearly 90% of American families with kids get the child tax credit, including the new monthly payments. Some may use the money to invest for the future.

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Consumer losses top $500 million due to Covid-related fraud

Consumer losses top $500 million due to Covid-related fraud

Consumers have reported losing more than $500 million to Covid-related fraud since the beginning of 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

5 years ago
More than half of adults have unused gift cards. Here's how to make sure you don't lose that money

More than half of adults have unused gift cards. Here's how to make sure you don't lose that money

There's about $15 billion in unused gift cards and other vouchers outstanding. That represents an average of about $116 per person.

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Opting out of monthly child tax credit payments may make sense for some families

Opting out of monthly child tax credit payments may make sense for some families

For certain families, it makes sense to opt out of the advanced monthly child tax credit payments that began in July.

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Bezos offers to cover $2 billion in NASA costs in exchange for astronaut lunar lander contract

Bezos offers to cover $2 billion in NASA costs in exchange for astronaut lunar lander contract

NASA in April awarded Elon Musk's SpaceX with a sole $2.89 billion contract to build the next crewed lunar lander under its Human Landing Systems program.

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Here are the highlights from Robinhood's virtual roadshow

Here are the highlights from Robinhood's virtual roadshow

Despite warning of a potential slowdown in the retail trading boom, Robinhood is bullish on the future of individual investing.

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