States will soon start giving out $25 billion in rental assistance. How to apply
States will soon start giving out billions in rental assistance. Here's what you need to know if you're struggling.
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The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1 billion. What to know before you buy a ticket
The game's top prize has been climbing for 37 weeks through twice-weekly drawings with no ticket matching all six numbers pulled.
These colleges went to remote learning but hiked tuition anyway
A number of colleges and universities raised tuition in 2020 and 2021, even though classes are being taught online due to the coronavirus crisis.
Biden is boosting food benefits even more for the most vulnerable Americans
President Joe Biden on Friday will sign an executive order boosting nutritional benefits such as SNAP, which helps about 40 million Americans.
GameStop soars nearly 70%, trading briefly halted amid epic short squeeze
GameStop has more than 138% of its float shares sold short, the single most shorted name in the U.S. stock market.
When can unemployed workers refuse a job offer? Biden wants to clear that up
President Joe Biden issued an executive order directing labor officials to clarify when workers can refuse a job offer and still receive unemployment benefits.
Final Report: Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Committee Recommendations
Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Committee Walied Soliman Taskforce Chair Jan 22, 2021 Job creation and economic prosperity. Fundamentally, these are the most important outputs of a...
Trading volume is up so far from 2020's breakneck pace as retail investors get even more active
It's not just equity prices that are hitting new highs in 2021. Trading volumes for stocks and options are at records as well.
How Banks, Fintechs, and Customers Win Together
Fintech Confidential Michael King and Richard Nesbitt Jan 21, 2021 In our recently published book The Technological Revolution in Financial Services: How Banks, Fintechs, and Customers...
Here are tax issues to consider if you tapped retirement account to weather 2020
With tax season approaching, millions of Americans who made emergency retirement plan withdrawals under the federal CARES Act now have some decisions to make.
Bitcoin's latest slump shows why people should be cautious before investing in cryptocurrency
"The only thing I can expect for sure is volatility," said David Yermack, a professor of finance at New York University Stern School of Business.
Almost 3 million people fell off the unemployment benefits cliff
Delays in issuing additional Covid relief led millions to lose unemployment benefits after Christmas, according to Labor Department data issued Thursday.
The OSC’s New Innovation Charter: Is this really a ‘new model’?
NCFA Jan 21, 2021 The OSC has recently announced a Charter for a new Office of Economic Growth Innovation (Innovation Office): release and innovation office charter....
The stock market frenzy feels like 1999 dot-com bubble, global investor Barry Sternlicht warns
"I don't think we're having a problem in the stock market near term," the Starwood Capital founder told CNBC. But he urged investors to watch out...
Here’s a 12-month roadmap to financial wellness
A single long financial to-do list may feel overwhelming. Breaking it down into manageable bites can help.