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Personal Finance
"Gonzo Capitalism" Audiobook Review
As I've mentioned before, I fairly regularly look through Audible to find newly released finance audiobooks I might want to review. Not too long ago, I came across one I purchased nearly on sight: Gonzo Capitalism: How to Make Money in An Economy That Hates You by Chris Guillebeau. Released last summer, I'm not exactly sure how the book escaped me until now. Nevertheless, I'm glad I finally found it...
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FinTech Brokerage Webull Launches in Canada
The popular brokerage app Webull is expanding up north. About Webull's entry into Canada: Kicking off the new year, Webull has announced its official launch in Canada. This comes after the firm initially gained operating authorization in November of last year. Now, Canadian customers can trade both Canadian and U.S. stocks and ETFs. According to Webull's site, the ability to trade U.S. options is also "coming soon." Although the U.S....
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Impact Karma Raises $5.5 Million Seed Round
Another environmentally-focused FinTech has raised a new round of funding. About the round: Impact Karma has announced a $5.5 million seed round. As Triangle Inno reports, the round included investments from 37 firms — although they were not specified. The site also notes that, according to a securities filing, the startup anticipates that the round will reach $7.2 million. Prior to this round, Impact Karma had raised capital via three...
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: How an Apple Card Can Affect Your Mortgage Application
Buying my first home was quite an experience. For the most part, it was a positive one — yet there were moments where I was completely dumbstruck and, to quote Will Ferell, felt like I was taking crazy pills. One such moment happened as we were looking to secure pre-approval for our mortgage. As I'll share in a future installment of this series, gaining approval while being self-employed includes lots...
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5 Ways My 2024 Finances Will Look a Lot Different From 2023
With Christmas 2023 now in the rearview, it's basically 2024 already. In turn, as one does, I've been thinking a lot about the new year and what changes I can expect. So, rather than discussing my money goals for the new year, I simply wanted to share some ways our finances will differ in 2024. My 2024 Financial Changes Mortgage instead of rent By far the biggest life change my...
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Claim App Announces $4 Million Seed Round
A FinTech that combines cashback and social media has raised a new round of funding. About the round: Startup Claim has announced that it raised $4 million. The seed round was led by Sequoia Capital and joins a previously unannounced $2 million pre-seed round led by Susa Ventures and BoxGroup. Other Claim investors include 6th Man Venture, Reflexive Capital, A* Capital, GSW Ventures, The Kraft Group, Theia, Luke deWilde, and...
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