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Is Robinhood Safe? – Good Financial Cents®

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They also offer educational resources to help users learn the basics of investing. These protections help safeguard investors’ funds and securities in the event of a brokerage firm’s failure or other financial losses. The primary source of revenue for Robinhood is the interest they earn on customer funds held in Robinhood accounts.

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Understanding Unrelated Business Income in Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

It’s true that due to their uniquely valuable societal contributions, such as charitable actions or educational priorities, nonprofits receive tax exemption for income from activities substantially related to their primary purpose. . Gains or losses from property disposition. ?? But what if I told you that’s not always true?

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3 Types of Nonprofit Fraud to Watch Out for Today

The Charity CFO

Fraud losses in the charitable industry destroy an organization’s reputation, future financing opportunities, and capacity to carry out its mission. The education first department reported Inconsistencies to the USDA in 2020. 3 Common Types of Fraud in Non-profits . How was this fraud uncovered?

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Why The eCommerce Model Is More Accessible To SMBs Than They May Think

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It involved a lot of educational initiatives, creative business model thinking, and for some companies, an entirely new approach to bookkeeping and financial management. You have to reflect both gross amounts and fees in your accounting. You cannot record only the net amount received," he said.

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Announcing Expanded IAR CE And The State Of The Blog

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Here at Kitces.com, we have sought to provide advisors with the insights and education they need to help their clients (and their firms) navigate these uncertain conditions, from blog posts and podcasts on these trending topics to the continued expansion of our Kitces Courses and our popular monthly Office Hours and webinars.

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The Battle Raging Over Account Takeovers

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There’s a war going on in the digital world, one that most consumers are unaware of, despite the impact it could have on their money and their privacy — a battle between fraudsters and security providers over account takeovers. Account takeovers accounted for more than $2.3 billion in losses last year.

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Bank Of America Accused Of Aiding $102M Ponzi Scheme

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Bank of America has been accused in a lawsuit of providing more than 100 accounts, used to carry out a $102 million Ponzi scheme. Last year, a report found that Ponzi schemes are happening more often than people think they are, and it’s usually well-educated people with money who were the victims of Ponzi schemes.

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