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Will The Cascade Of Bank Collapses Break The Coworking Industry?

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Three banking pillars in the tech industry in California have collapsed, with the announcement of a winding down of Silvergate Bank, the sudden closure of Silicon Valley Bank and the forced shutdown of Signature Bank. How do you pay your credit card or utility bills? As I see the industry, it could, but not in the same way.

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Credit cards going green

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With environmentally friendly products becoming more mainstream and readily available, credit card issuers have begun to roll out products, services, and rewards that have a focus on going green. Credit card companies and banks have long come under scrutiny for not doing enough to battle the effects on the climate.

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Niké Ojekunle Got Scammed. Now She’s Helping Others Avoid the Same Fate By Advocating for Financial Literacy

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And so when all that stuff happened, I said to myself, ‘I will use this to change the industry, to make sure that everyone who comes after me—all the Black girls who come after me, will never get scammed again.’” Influencer marketing has one of the worst racial pay gaps of any industry. She thought she could help close that gap.

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2023 Financial Forecast: How to Prepare for the Year Ahead

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Americans increasingly pulled out their credit cards to pay for a whole slew of more-expensive goods and services, which resulted in the biggest surge in credit card debt in more than 20 years. As you think about your personal finances heading into 2023, credit card debt should be top of mind.

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Lessons From Past Recessions

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How much debt do I have (credit cards, student loans, car loans, mortgages, etc.)? Although it’s an extra challenge, and both may take more time, wiping out as much of your credit card or auto loan debt as possible while building a savings account can help you avoid going further into debt if layoffs become more frequent.

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Backstage Capital Is Funding Startups by Underestimated Entrepreneurs

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Christie Pitts, Backstage Capital’s general partner, talks about the early days of the Los Angeles-based company and how she got involved: Working in the music industry, Hamilton learned about startups and networked with investors and entrepreneurs. I personally identify as all three.”

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3 Common Money Myths Debunked

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In every financial workshop, I hold with 20-somethings, there inevitably comes a point where someone utters the phrase, “But my dad said…” followed by: I should carry a balance on my credit card to improve my credit. I should pay off my debt before I start saving. Buying in bulk is a better deal.