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Moving? Here’s how much you need to earn to afford a house

Moving? Here’s how much you need to earn to afford a house

With housing prices on the rise, here's a look at country's most and least affordable cities to buy a home.

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More than just remote work: How companies can keep women in the workforce

More than just remote work: How companies can keep women in the workforce

Working parents — especially women — are looking for more flexibility and other changes to help them juggle work and family life.

5 years ago
SoFi to give amateur investors early access to IPOs in break from Wall Street tradition

SoFi to give amateur investors early access to IPOs in break from Wall Street tradition

Online finance start-up SoFi is lowering the barrier for amateur investors to buy shares of companies as they goes public.

5 years ago
The Benefits of Investing in Venture Capital Funds

The Benefits of Investing in Venture Capital Funds

Investing in venture capital funds can be a convenient way for investors to diversify their portfolio across a broad range of investments while enjoying the benefits of professional management. Continue reading →

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Why some student loan borrowers could face a higher tax bill this year

Why some student loan borrowers could face a higher tax bill this year

Most student loan borrowers haven't made a payment on their debt in over a year. As a result, they'll miss out on this tax break.

5 years ago
Canada’s payment system needs more competition

Canada’s payment system needs more competition

Financial Post OpEd | Alex Vronces | Mar 25, 2021 Insulating industry incumbents from competition keeps the cost of sending and receiving payments in Canada higher than it needs to be What started as a vision half a decade ago is almost a reality: the Canadian payment system, which processed $55 trillion in 2019, is


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$10,200 unemployment tax break: Here's when married couples should file separate returns

$10,200 unemployment tax break: Here's when married couples should file separate returns

There are some cases when married couples should consider filing a separate return to claim a new tax break on $10,200 of unemployment benefits.

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Satellite imagery shows work underway to free ship Ever Given in the Suez Canal

Satellite imagery shows work underway to free ship Ever Given in the Suez Canal

Satellite images captured on Friday give a unique vantage point of the stuck ship Ever Given, as crews work to move it after four days blocking the Suez Canal.

5 years ago
Small businesses have 2 more months to apply for forgivable PPP loans. Here's what you need to know

Small businesses have 2 more months to apply for forgivable PPP loans. Here's what you need to know

Here's what small businesses need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program's new May 31 deadline.

5 years ago
Covid masks and hand sanitizer can get you a tax break, IRS says

Covid masks and hand sanitizer can get you a tax break, IRS says

The IRS is allowing taxpayers to write off costs for personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

5 years ago
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has outdated views on Bitcoin: cryptocurrencies are not just a substitute for gold

Fed Chair Jerome Powell has outdated views on Bitcoin: cryptocurrencies are not just a substitute for gold

Kitco | Christina of CoinPayments | Mar 26, 2021 Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is making waves in the cryptocurrency market after he threw some shade at bitcoin and other digital currencies, calling them simply speculative assets. "Crypto assets are highly volatile and therefore not useful as a store of value. It is a speculative


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5 years ago
Crypto industry to get first major U.S. stadium with Miami-Dade County approving FTX for Heat home

Crypto industry to get first major U.S. stadium with Miami-Dade County approving FTX for Heat home

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX could soon replace American Airlines as the title sponsor for the arena that is home to the NBA franchise.

5 years ago
Republic Announces $36M Series A to Democratize Access to Investing for Everyone

Republic Announces $36M Series A to Democratize Access to Investing for Everyone

Republic | Business Wire | March 17, 2021 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republic, a leading investment platform, announced today it has completed the initial closing of its $36M Series A fundraising. The round was led by Galaxy Interactive with participation by Tribe Capital, Motley Fool Ventures, and Broadhaven Ventures. In addition, Prosus Ventures (formerly Naspers Ventures) made


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5 years ago
Free Krispy Kreme doughnuts, popcorn and even marijuana — businesses pile on more perks for getting vaccinated

Free Krispy Kreme doughnuts, popcorn and even marijuana — businesses pile on more perks for getting vaccinated

Businesses are offering incentives to encourage vaccinations. From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to cash and gift cards, here are a few of the freebies available now.

5 years ago
4 Use Cases for Midsize Banks Looking to Implement a Modern Data Management Solution

4 Use Cases for Midsize Banks Looking to Implement a Modern Data Management Solution

Guest Post | March 25, 2021 The finance sector is, in large part, very welcoming of big data solutions. This holds especially true for big banks, who have the budget and the infrastructure to accommodate the most cutting-edge data management software. But the investment may not be as easy to make for midsize banks, who


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