Former Zappos CEO died without a will, reports say. Here's why you should plan for your own death
Tony Hsieh left behind an estate worth an estimated $840 million. With no will, it could be tricky to know who should get what, or whether...
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Amazon, Google, Walmart and others call on Biden and Congress to address climate change
In a joint letter, 42 leading corporations, including Amazon, Goldman Sachs and Google, call on the new administration to enact ambitious climate policies.
Most Medicare beneficiaries worry about the cost of treating Covid. Here's how much they may pay
The potential cost of treatment would depend at least partly on the severity of the illness as well as a beneficiary's specific coverage.
15 hottest careers for freelancers in 2021
Whether it is to earn extra income or replace a lost job, more Americans are turning to freelance work. These industries are looking for help.
[CB Insights Report]: How Robinhood Makes Money
CB Insights Dec 2, 2020 Robinhood has made investing accessible for even the most inexperienced first-time investors. But while it has attracted millions of users with...
As pandemic relief talks continue, the fate of stimulus checks and unemployment benefits remain uncertain
Republicans and Democrats are pushing for new ways to get more federal stimulus money to American.
McConnell, Schumer seem far apart on unemployment benefits, stimulus proposals
Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate are at odds over the generosity of unemployment benefits, according to their recent stimulus proposals.
McConnell’s Covid relief proposal would boost charitable giving tax break
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed raising a new $300 deduction for charitable cash donations to $600 for singles or $1,200 for joint filers.
Liquid Avatar and The KABN Network Launch Cloud-based Biometric Identity Verification for Self Sovereign Identity, Digital Wallets and Verified Credentials
KABN Cara Buckspan Dec 2, 2020 Biometric Solutions match user identity independently of mobile phones, tablets and computers, allowing transportability and safety of digital wallets and...
McConnell, Schumer far apart on unemployment benefits, stimulus proposals
Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate are at odds over the generosity of unemployment benefits, according to their recent stimulus proposals.
42% of people falling behind as Covid-19 widens the wealth gap, report finds
A report on financial security shows a widening divide between the haves and have-nots amid the coronavirus outbreak and economic crisis.
Canada “AIMS” to raise the bar for AI development and use through standardization
SCC Nov 10, 2020 Artificial Intelligence is a moving target when it comes to standardization. AI is progressing at a breakneck speed and expanding its reach...
The pandemic is increasing the gap between the haves and have-nots, report finds
A report on financial security shows a widening divide between the haves and have-nots amid the coronavirus outbreak and economic crisis.
Don’t get caught up in the hype as bitcoin hovers around $19,000
Even though bitcoin has become more commonplace since its last record-breaking rally in 2017, financial advisors are still wary of the asset.
83% of small business owners support another round of stimulus relief from Washington, survey reveals
Only one Covid-19 economic stimulus idea receives more support among small business owners than among the general public: the Paycheck Protection Program.