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MONTREAL, Nov. 5, 2024 /CNW/ – Inflation has slowed but the cost of living is still weighing heavy on consumers. According to the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, only 47% of Canadians describe themselves as financially knowledgeable. That’s why Desjardins is celebrating Financial Literacy Month by offering new resources and promoting its flagship educational programs, which teach skills people can easily put to good use.

Mobile app users now get new personalized financial insight based on their spending habits.With the all-new School Caisse mobile app, young members can easily check their balance and learn how money works with fun videos and games.The Personal Finance: I’m in Charge program for young people ages 16 to 25 is introducing short-form educational videos to complement its tried-and-true workshops.Unforeseen: The decision-making game is getting new scenarios to keep players engaged in learning about the world of finance.

“People are busy. It’s hard for them to find time to learn about money,” said Isabelle Garon, Executive Vice-President, Marketing, Communications, Cooperation and President’s Office. “That’s why we give our members simple tools and personalized advice. It takes time to become financially empowered. But it really is the key to making good decisions and achieving your goals and objectives. And we’re here to help our members and clients every step of the way.”

Financial insight, right in the app

Since the end of September, Desjardins mobile services users have been getting new personalized financial insight based on their spending habits. For example, members get an alert if their spending goes up or the cost of one of their subscriptions increases. Members and clients can also keep an eye on their bottom line with the Monthly activity feature and use the Budget tool to classify their expenses into seven different categories. Over 80% of Canadians make financial transactions online, so this insight is another tool to help members and clients set financial goals and identify unusual transactions that could jeopardize their budget.

School Caisse mobile app now available

The School Caisse has an all-new mobile app, available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the first of its kind in the financial sector. The app combines educational content with a virtual banking experience to teach young people about the value of money and the importance of saving. With interactive tools like the Calculo tax calculator and educational videos and games, it’s a fun way for kids to learn financial concepts, plus it gives them the ability to manage their School Caisse account and track their savings progress.

The Personal Finance: I’m in Charge program gets an update

After 11 successful years, the Personal Finance: I’m in Charge program has expanded its lineup of online learning content with a series of short-form videos. The updated platform offers interactive content in five modules designed for e-learning. They go hand in hand with the workshops led by program partners. Personal Finance: I’m in Charge is designed for young people ages 15 to 30, and its basic structure hasn’t changed. It still sets the standard in financial education for young adults who want to develop and improve their money management skills and their confidence.

Unforeseen: The decision-making game gets new scenarios

Unforeseen: The decision-making game launched last fall and now has over 50,000 downloads. It continues to captivate young people and win awards for its design and educational quality. We’re keeping up the momentum by adding new scenarios to give players even more exciting challenges. The game takes place in a fictional world where players learn and experiment with key financial concepts they can then apply in their own lives. Desjardins partnered with Montreal game studio Borealys Games to create the app, which is a perfect combination of the studio’s expertise in video game design and Desjardins Group’s credibility when it comes to financial education. Unforeseen: The decision-making game is available on the App Store and Google Play.

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the sixth largest in the world, with assets of $444.3 billion as at June 30, 2024. Desjardins has been named one of the top employers in Canada by both Forbes magazine and Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, its online platforms, and its subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world’s strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and one of the highest credit ratings in the industry.

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HALLMARK VENTURE GROUP, INC. SECURES INITIAL $50,000 IN BRIDGE FINANCING AND WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR

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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hallmark Venture Group, Inc. (OTC: HLLK) (“HLLK” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce in an 8k filed today that it has secured $50,000 in initial bridge financing. This funding will drive the Company’s ongoing expansion in search engine marketing (SEM), support machine learning advancements, and facilitate key talent acquisition.

The Company is also excited to welcome Nick Cardosi as the newest member of its Board of Directors, strengthening its leadership team and enhancing its expertise.

Additionally, Hallmark Venture Group has moved its principal place of business to Las Vegas, Nevada, positioning the Company for further growth and market accessibility.

In partnership developments, HLLK has entered into an agreement with Creative Venture Capital LTD (“CVC”). Under this agreement, CVC will continue to introduce high-quality traffic to the Jubilee platform, with revenue-sharing arrangements in place to benefit both parties.

The Company has also formalized an Executive Compensation Agreement with its President and CEO, Evan Bloomberg. The 24-month agreement includes $1,000,000 in shares of Company common stock, an annual salary of $340,000, and a tiered performance bonus linked to quarterly revenue milestones.

About Hallmark Venture Group, Inc.

Hallmark Venture Group, Inc. (OTC: HLLK) is a digital marketing leader specializing in machine learning and AI solutions to automate and optimize ad campaigns. The Company’s platform provides real-time insights that maximize ROI with minimal manual intervention.

Through its subsidiary, Jubilee Intel, HLLK continues to pioneer advancements in digital marketing. The team is focused on cutting-edge projects to enhance keyword research, traffic quality, and time-series data analysis, all aimed at boosting efficiency and profitability for digital advertising campaigns.

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MedAdvisor Solutions Launches Telehealth Service on MedAdvisor Patient App, Further Enhancing Access to Care

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Patients can now book virtual provider consultations within the App

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MedAdvisor Solutions, a global leader in pharmacy-driven patient engagement solutions, announced today that new Telehealth functionality is now available within the MedAdvisor App and is already being utilised by patients. Access to telehealth services was ranked as the 3rd most desirable feature by pharmacists, based on feedback from our extensive network of pharmacy partners1. Telehealth access via the App simplifies the patient healthcare journey, allowing patients to consult with providers and manage their prescriptions from anywhere, at any time.

This new feature in the MedAdvisor App allows patients to book virtual consultations with providers and receive eScripts following the consultation. The App also allows patients to pre-order medications from their preferred pharmacy and receive renewal reminders as needed.

The launch reflects MedAdvisor Solutions commitment to meet the evolving needs of patients and pharmacies across Australia, where more than 95,000 practitioners use Telehealth and 23% of appointments occur via Telehealth2. By making prescriptions, medication information and health services available through the MedAdvisor App patients can take a more active role in their healthcare journey, enhancing adherence and improving outcomes.

The feature allows for more seamless communication between patients, pharmacists, and providers, ultimately improving care coordination and eliminating barriers to medication adherence, such as geographic or time constraints.

“Providing seamless access to Telehealth services is a natural progression for the MedAdvisor app, providing a comprehensive resource for patients’ healthcare needs,” said Wayne Marinoff, President ANZ of MedAdvisor Solutions. “By enabling virtual consultations and eScript functionality, we are not only enhancing patient engagement and satisfaction, but also helping pharmacies streamline their operations and maintain strong patient relationships.”

To access the new Telehealth feature, patients can download the MedAdvisor App from the App Store or Google Play for free. After logging in, patients will have access to a wide range of healthcare services, including the ability to book virtual consultations with healthcare providers and receive eScripts directly within the App. The MedAdvisor App streamlines the entire healthcare journey, allowing patients to manage prescriptions, consult with professionals, and access medication reminders—all in one convenient platform.

Access to telehealth within the App aligns with the company’s commitment to enhancing access to care for patients across the country. Last year, MedAdvisor Solutions was chosen as the preferred software provider for the Expanded Scope of Practice initiatives. Today, more than 84,000 patients have received 88,400 services across 3,640 pharmacies. Additionally, 84% of pharmacies report being satisfied with MedAdvisor Solutions’ ability to help them expand the scope of health services in their pharmacy.1 By continuing to collaborate with our pharmacy partners and evolve our platform, MedAdvisor Solutions is helping to drive the future of patient-centric care.

About MedAdvisor Solutions
MedAdvisor Solutions is a global leader of pharmacy-driven patient engagement solutions that provide individualized patient experiences to simplify the patient medication journey. Our solutions utilise an empathetic, data-driven approach to engagement and an innovative, patient-centric digital experience that empower the pharmacy of the future and inspire lasting behaviour change. MedAdvisor Solutions works with over 37,000 pharmacies across the US, Australia & New Zealand to deliver our solutions to help patients take their medication safely and effectively.

In Australia, MedAdvisor Solutions has connected nearly 4 million patients through more than 95% of Australian pharmacies. MedAdvisor Solutions is on track to become one of the largest players to aid in the global transformation of the pharmacy of the future through digital patient engagement solutions. In 2018 and 2020, MedAdvisor Solutions was recognized in the AFR Fast 100 and in 2022, 2023 and 2024 received the Retail Excellence Award (REX) for Technology & Automation from Drug Store News.

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12023 internal MedAdvisor research of 459 pharmacists across 451 pharmacies in Australia
2Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, 6 October 2023, Does using telehealth affect our healthcare?

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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Louder with Crowder Joins ‘Rumble Premium’; MugClubbers Granted Full Access to Exclusive ‘Rumble Premium’ Features

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Current MugClub members are grandfathered in and will now have full platform access that includes ad-free video viewing, exclusive content, a verified badge, and other benefits.New Subscribers will have the option to subscribe monthly for $9.99 or annually for $99.Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle are confirmed to be a part of Rumble Premium.This merge between MugClub and Rumble Premium ensures continued support for the ‘Louder with Crowder’ mission as well as increased quality services for MugClubbers.For more information on Rumble Premium, access https://rumble.com/premium.

DALLAS, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Louder with Crowder announced today that its member-only subscription service, MugClub, will join forces with Rumble Premium, as both organizations look to provide the highest quality services for their loyal audiences going into 2025.

Current MugClubbers will be granted full access to Rumble Premium features — which includes ad-free video viewing, exclusive content, a verified badge, among other benefits.

Subscribers can opt-in monthly for $9.99 or annually for $99, saving 17% compared to the monthly fee.

Louder with Crowder is excited about its continued partnership with Rumble to deliver the most unique and high-quality content to loyal subscribers.

Rumble has been a consistent defender of free speech, and the company’s success is proof that the American people support platforms that unwaveringly stand by the First Amendment.

This merge between MugClub and Rumble Premium ensures continued support for the ‘Louder with Crowder’ mission as well as increased quality services for MugClubbers.

Louder with Crowder CEO, Gerald Morgan Jr., expressed his enthusiasm about this announcement.

“From the beginning, Rumble and ‘Louder with Crowder’ wanted to create a place where you can pay one subscription fee and support all of the creators you love. With the launch of Rumble Premium, we are finally making that happen. Think Netflix combining with YouTube, this is going to be huge!”

For more information on Rumble Premium, access https://rumble.com/premium.

Louder with Crowder and Rumble will continue to share updates on this growing partnership as more benefits and features are added to enhance the subscriber experience.

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