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Wise introduces first-of-its-kind multi-currency Interest feature in Canada

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Wise customers can now opt in to earn market-leading returns on CAD, USD, EUR and GBP from the convenience of one multi-currency accountCustomers opted in can continue to send, spend and convert funds while earning a return, with no penalties or minimum balance requirements

TORONTO, May 4, 2026 /CNW/ – Wise, the global technology company building the best way to move and manage the world’s money, today announced the launch of its new Interest feature for people and businesses in Canada. Wise is the first provider in Canada to enable customers to earn a return on balances held across multiple currencies within one consolidated account.

Millions of Canadians send international payments each year, with outbound remittances and cross-border commercial activity steadily increasing, according to public data from Payments Canada. However, options for holding and growing money across multiple currencies have historically required opening separate accounts with financial providers in each currency. These accounts often come with minimum balance thresholds and promotional rates that get more expensive over time. Wise Interest removes these barriers for Canadians.

Eligible customers can now opt into the new Interest feature to earn a market-leading return on balances held in CAD, USD, EUR and GBP from the convenience of their Wise multi-currency account. Once opted in, customers can continue to hold, spend, send and convert their money internationally from their balances with no penalties or minimum balance requirements.

Key features of the new feature include:

Earn market-leading returns across currencies: Opt in to Interest and earn 2.22% in CAD, 3.14% in USD,  0.8% in EUR and 2.21% in GBP from the convenience of the Wise multi-currency account*Instant access to your funds: Continue to hold, spend, send funds internationally with no minimum balance requirements or lock-up periodsSimple opt-in: Activate the feature in just a few taps within the Wise app

Vinay Nilakantan, Head of Product for North America at Wise, said: “Earning a return on your money across currencies shouldn’t require opening and managing multiple accounts or giving up access to your funds — but that’s the reality many Canadians have grown accustomed to. With Wise’s Interest feature, we’re changing that. We’re offering a more flexible way for our customers to make their money work harder across currencies, combining market-leading returns with the ability to use funds instantly, all in one convenient account.”

This launch builds on Wise’s growing momentum in Canada, where its active customer base grew by more than 30% in FY25. As Wise continues to scale in the market, it is investing in local infrastructure to better serve its growing customer base. Wise became a member of Payments Canada earlier this year, making it eligible to apply for direct participation in Canada’s national payment systems, including ACSS, Lynx and the forthcoming Real-Time Rail. Over time, this direct access to local payment infrastructure would enable Wise to move money faster and reduce costs further for Canadians and people sending to and from Canada.

*To find out more about Wise’s Interest feature in Canada, please visit http://www.wise.com/ca/interest

About Wise

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. With Wise Account and Wise Business, people and businesses can hold 40 currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new network for the world’s money. Launched in 2011, Wise is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable tech companies.

In fiscal year 2025, Wise supported around 15.6 million people and businesses, processing over $185 billion USD in cross-border transactions and saving customers around $2.6 billion USD.

Media Contact: Samantha Krupa‑Carbone, skrupa-carbone@national.ca

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In HelloNation, Senior Moving Expert Angela Mae Schlagel Shares Guidance on Choosing a Senior Move Manager

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The article reviews experience, communication, and planning factors families should evaluate when selecting senior move management support in Nampa or Boise.

NAMPA, Idaho, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What should families consider when choosing a professional to guide a senior relocation? HelloNation answers this question in an article that explains how to evaluate a senior move manager in Nampa or Boise.

The HelloNation article features insights from Angela Mae Schlagel of Idaho Senior Transitions. It explains that selecting the right senior move manager can significantly reduce stress for families managing downsizing, assisted living transitions, and the complex logistics of moving services.

Experience is one of the most important factors highlighted in the article. The article explains that a qualified senior move manager should have hands-on experience with downsizing projects, estate cleanout coordination, and assisted living transitions. Professionals who have managed many moves are often better prepared to address challenges such as fragile belongings, sentimental items, and decades of accumulated possessions.

Local knowledge also plays an important role in the selection process. The article notes that a senior move manager familiar with Nampa and Boise can provide guidance on logistics, timelines, and local service providers. Experience with local senior housing communities can also help families navigate assisted living transitions more smoothly.

Understanding the process of moving services is another key consideration. The article explains that a professional senior move manager often coordinates packing, transportation, and scheduling for the relocation. Having one professional oversee these tasks helps reduce confusion while ensuring the moving services process stays organized and efficient.

The article also emphasizes the importance of communication and transparency. Families working with a senior move manager should receive clear timelines, documented plans, and detailed estimates. Open communication helps families understand how belongings will be sorted, transported, and organized during the moving process.

Organizational skills are another essential quality discussed in the article. A senior move manager often coordinates many tasks at once, including packing schedules, donation deliveries, and estate cleanout arrangements. Careful documentation and planning help ensure that every stage of downsizing and moving services is tracked and completed efficiently.

Compassion and patience are also highlighted as valuable qualities. Downsizing and assisted living transitions can be emotionally challenging for many seniors. The article explains that an experienced senior move manager approaches these situations with empathy, helping clients make thoughtful decisions while respecting their attachments to personal belongings.

The scope of services offered should also be clearly defined. Some professionals provide full-service support that includes packing, moving services coordination, estate cleanout management, and unpacking in the new home. Others offer more limited support depending on the family’s needs. Understanding which services are included helps families determine whether a senior move manager is the right fit.

Client feedback and references can also provide valuable insight. The article notes that families should ask about previous projects involving downsizing, assisted living transitions, or estate cleanout coordination. Positive feedback from past clients in Nampa or Boise can indicate reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Cost transparency is another important topic discussed in the article. Senior move manager services may be priced hourly or as a flat fee depending on the type of project. The article recommends that families request written estimates and review which moving services, coordination tasks, or estate cleanout services are included.

The article concludes that choosing the right senior move manager requires evaluating experience, organization, communication, and familiarity with local senior housing communities. Families who take time to review qualifications and services are more likely to experience a smooth relocation process when managing downsizing and assisted living transitions.

What to Look for When Choosing a Senior Move Manager in Nampa or Boise features insights from Angela Mae Schlagel, Senior Moving Expert of Nampa, ID, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation
HelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries. Through its innovative “edvertising” approach that blends educational content and storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven articles that inform, inspire, and empower. Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle, HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Hood College Launches STEM MBA

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STEM-focused master’s program in business administration offers opportunities in new sectors

FREDERICK, Md., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hood College has rolled out a new graduate-level degree in STEM business administration. Building off Hood’s popular business programs, the STEM MBA combines coursework in data analytics, finance, operations and information management to offer a cross-disciplinary business education with a focus on building analytical skills.

The program is currently open for enrollment, with courses officially starting in the fall 2026 semester.

Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the STEM MBA is a flexible online program. Students with a business background may even complete the degree in as few as 36 credits.

Students in the program will hone their analytical, managerial and organizational skills to bridge the business sector with evolving technology, such as artificial intelligence. Although courses are offered online (both synchronously and asynchronously), students can also opt to complete up to six credits of internships with regional businesses.

“The STEM MBA at Hood College develops forward-thinking leaders who combine technical expertise with strategic vision to solve real-world business challenge,” said David Gurzick, Ph.D., professor of management and STEM MBA program director.

The STEM MBA will be offered under The George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business, which already offers a traditional MBA at the graduate level and degrees in business administration, economics, finance and more at the undergraduate level.

About Hood College
Hood College is an independent, liberal arts college, offering 30 bachelor’s degrees, four pre-professional programs, 20 master’s degree programs, four doctorates and 11 post-baccalaureate certificates. Located in historic Frederick, near Washington, D.C., Baltimore and the I-270 technology corridor, Hood gives students access to countless internships and research opportunities.

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DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND, JIM HENSON’S CREATURE SHOP ADDS ADDITIONAL SUMMER SUNDAY TOUR DATES THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6

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Popular “Must See” Experience Offers New Yorkers and Tourists Special Sunday Tours Through Labor Day Weekend

Tour includes puppetry and puppet-building demonstrations, exclusive merch, and especially patriotic highlights from the Company’s Archive!

QUEENS, N.Y., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With multiple summer dates selling out, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop in Queens, NY, has added several Sunday dates for more opportunities to enjoy its popular weekly tour this summer (tickets on sale now at www.JimHensonExperiences.com). In response to overwhelming demand, the shop is adding Sundays to its schedule through Labor Day weekend, September 6th. And special for the summer in honor of the America’s 250, the 80-minute tour will include specially selected items from The Jim Henson Company’s archives that reflect some patriotic moments and characters from the Company’s 70-year history. The tour also includes a walk-through of the award-winning Creature Shop, special photo opportunities of beloved and iconic characters, a puppetry demonstration from an actual Henson puppeteer, a meet and greet with one of the Creature Shop’s master puppet builders, and other special surprises.

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop is where award-winning artists and makers create hundreds of the world’s most famous puppet characters including stars from Fraggle Rock, The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, and many more. New York City is the original and longest home to the workshop and specializes in the renowned Henson style of puppets and walkaround characters.

Tickets to visit Jim Henson’s Creature Shop in New York are $150 (plus tax and fees). All available dates are on sale now at www.JimHensonExperiences.com, a new initiative from The Jim Henson Company that features a variety of in-person experiences and live theater productions. Join the newsletter to receive updates on all the Company’s events, stage shows, and experiences.

About Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™ provides animatronic creatures, digital puppetry, and soft puppets to the international film, television, theater, live event and advertising industries. Recent credits include Jim Henson’s Monster Dance for Amazon Kids+, the wildly popular music video “A Boggart Ballad” for Magic: the Gathering, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (Apple TV), for which it won an Emmy, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix), the Blumhouse horror franchise Five Nights at Freddy’s, and an upcoming all-puppet episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The Shop is renowned for designing and building some of the world’s best-known characters including the Sesame Street puppets, the classic Muppets, and characters from Dinosaurs, Farscape, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and more. Additional credits in film and television include The Naked Gun, Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2, Lost Ollie, Come Play, Julie’s Greenroom, and Where the Wild Things Are. The shop is also known for its performance work for theatrical productions including My Neighbour Totoro, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Jim Henson’s inspired Silliness, and Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, as well as for its partnerships with commercial clients like Snuggle, Topgolf, and General Mills, and with artists like Coldplay, The Avett Brothers, Cee Lo Green, Ben Rector, Lady Gaga and Deadmau5.

A recipient of multiple Emmy Awards for its outstanding work building puppets for Sesame Street, the Shop also received an Academy Award for its visual effects work on the film Babe. Other awards include a Scientific and Engineering Academy Award for the Henson Performance Control System, a powerful custom-based interface for puppeteers, and an Emmy Award for its work in developing the Henson Digital Puppetry Studio, a patented control system technology that enables puppeteers to perform a computer generated (CG) character in real time.

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