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Proponents of cryptocurrencies see them as the future of financial services. Those who are more skeptical view them as a risky and speculative investment. This article will compare the benefits of cryptocurrencies against the advantages of banks and other traditional financial institutions.

Screen time, online tools and social media have been essential to our education, social and mental well-being and general access to information on many fronts, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though our smart devices have become central to day-to-day living, can something good become something unhealthy? Where does the threshold of screen-time excess fall?

Subscription-funded companies (SFCs) are businesses that sell their product on a scheduled time basis. The products sold vary from physical goods to licensed software which can only be used for a set amount of time. 

There are four different branches of subscription companies, each overlapping slightly with the other: software, boxes, e-commerce, and accessibility

“Cash or Card?” The age-old question that has stood between many buyers and their shiny new purchase. For a long time, cash and credit cards have been two of the most popular payment options available to consumers. However, with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and the global shift toward online shopping and digital payments, could cash payment be turning into a thing of the past?

The metaverse may very well be the next step in the evolution of the internet. However, as we swiftly progress toward the next paradigm of computing, we must understand the benefits and drawbacks that the metaverse will bring. 

As online and self-serve investing platforms become more popular, how do they compare to traditional investment banks and financial institutions? Both options have their benefits and drawbacks, so let’s look at what they each offer.

In the last couple of years, voluntary payment-funded companies have grown in popularity due to the COVID-19 pandemic among other reasons. 

This article examines the benefits and potential drawbacks of Voluntary Payment Platforms and if this business model is viable for creators and other online businesses. 

Merchandise-funded companies frequently come in the form of social media influencers or YouTubers. While some with a large following gain brand deals or sponsors, many online creators have turned to merchandise to fund their projects. 

Credit unions and banks now offer increasingly similar financial products, and whether you are looking to open a new chequing account, savings account, or line of credit, it can be difficult to determine which institution provides the best option for your needs.