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Millennials Not Alone in Fleeing Big Banks

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The 24-year-old consults with companies worldwide on how to reach the millennial audience. So last year, the New York resident left the big bank, setting up an account with Simple, an FDIC-insured direct bank based in Portland, Oregon, where he can do all of his banking online – without any monthly fees. “I

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Warby Of X: MiaDonna Delivers Lab-Grown Diamonds

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AP: For more than a decade, we have upheld a tradition of creating fine bridal jewelry that is eco-conscious, conflict-free and affordable for the consumer troubled by the environmental ramifications of mining and the history of violence in native diamond communities. AP: When we opened the doors to our Portland, Ore.,

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Fintech Fundings: 36 Companies Raise $480 Million Week Ending March 18

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Alt-lender targeting millennials . HQ: Portland, Oregon. Community platform for investors. Total raised: $7.85 HQ: Los Angeles, California. Source: Crunchbase. Latest round: $5.6 million Series A. Total raised: $305.6 million (unknown mix of Debt/Equity). HQ: California. Source: Crunchbase. CrowdStreet. Latest round: $3.5

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