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The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.

NCFA Fintech Whisperer | Feb 7 to Feb 13, 2026 This live weekly NCFA intelligence page tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs build, sell, raise capital, and operate under scrutiny. Coverage prioritizes Canada and includes global events that directly influence competitive conditions, market access, and execution realities across fintech sectors.  This page will

There are signs that middle-income households have slowed spending. This makes the K-shaped economy look more like the “jaws of a crocodile,” an expert says

Social Security beneficiaries saw a 2.8% boost to their checks in 2026. New estimates for 2027 find the cost-of-living adjustment may not be much higher.

Several senators are calling on the Social Security Administration to reconsider what they say is a flaw in the implementation of the law.

One of the first challenges for a startup is acquiring customers. Once customers have been acquired, a new challenge emerges: retaining them. For investors, understanding how a startup manages customer retention is an important metric to consider. In this blog, … Continue reading →

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The average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, according to early filing data. Here's what taxpayers can expect.

NCFA Fintech Whisperer | Feb 7 to Feb 13, 2026 This live weekly NCFA intelligence page tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs build, sell, raise capital, and operate under scrutiny. Coverage prioritizes Canada and includes global events that directly influence competitive conditions, market access, and execution realities across fintech sectors.  This page will

Youth Banking Acquisition | February 13, 2027 Youth Accounts Meet Creator Scale and A New Growth Playbook On February 9, 2026, MrBeast and Beast Industries announced the acquisition of Step, who currently serves 7 million users and has high profile listed investors including the likes of Stephen Curry, Charli D’Amelio, Justin Timberlake, Will Smith, and

The average tax refund is 22% higher this season, Treasury Secretary and acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent said Friday. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

Feb 13, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Digital Assets and Capital Markets Figure Opens Secondary Sale Of Blockchain Common Stock On February 13 2026, Figure Technology Solutions’ started marketing secondary offering for up to 4,230,000 shares of its Series A Blockchain Common Stock. Figure also intends to repurchase up to $30 million of

The Trump administration dismantled a key defense in the U.S. fight against climate change. Experts say that may have far-reaching impacts on people's finances.

 Wow! Get ready to tap into some killer crowdfunding insights! This is an important episode to listen to for any creator who wants to get funding on Kickstarter. You’re about to discover how crowdfunding is not just for brand-new ideas. Sometimes, it’s about bringing something back. I’m Salvador Briggman, and in this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, I sat down with Joshua Watson, lead designer at Future Retro Synthesizers. Future Retro has been around since 1997. Their product? A legendary analog synthesizer called the 777. Instead of launching something untested, Joshua and his team made a bold decision. They revived a proven product. And, they used Kickstarter to validate demand, fund development, and deliver at a price their community actually wanted. The result? Over $174,000 raised from 200+ backers, hitting their funding goal […]

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Your tax return could trigger an IRS audit if you're missing key tax forms, experts say. Here's a checklist of forms and when to expect them.

Being hospitalized for an injury, such as a car accident, increases your risk of carrying medical debt and needing to file for bankruptcy, a new study finds.