Payments Startup Stripe in Talks for Funding at $70 Billion Valuation or More
Bloomberg Katie Roof and Scott Deveau Nov 24, 2020 Private financial technology business Stripe Inc. is in talks to raise a new funding round valuing it...
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'This can't wait.' Why long food lines signal need for more coronavirus stimulus aid
As Thanksgiving approaches, long lines are popping up at food banks nationwide. Increasing jobless protections with new legislation could help, experts say.
Blended families already had unique financial issues — then the pandemic hit
A blended family's financial life is tricky enough in normal times. Here's how to navigate the pandemic.
The market is looking for clues from the Fed on whether it will adjust bond buying
The Fed could provide clues about whether it intends to change its bond buying program when it releases its minutes Wednesday.
Anti-spending movement gains momentum ahead of Black Friday
Holiday debt typically rises every year, but in 2020 financial experts caution shoppers to stick to a budget.
Answered: 5 questions about forging a career in fintech
Silicon Public Lisa Ardill Nov 24, 2020 Learn how to kickstart your career in fintech and what to expect of the field from people working in...
Hedge funds, not hipsters, may be powering bitcoin’s second big rally
Financial News Will Hadfield and Emily Nicolle Nov 20, 2020 There is now 'a greater urgency by institutional investors to not miss out — to invest...
This woman is working 5 jobs to stay afloat after being laid off. It’s still not enough
Mary Roberts lost $60,000 in contracts when Covid-19 decimated the cruise line industry. Now, she's working five jobs and struggling to stay afloat.
Yes, you can get unemployment benefits if you're laid off again. Here's what you need to know
State and local officials are imposing new business restrictions. Workers who are laid off again may be able to collect unemployment benefits.
Here's how the workforce will change in the coming decades: MIT report
In 2018, a taskforce at MIT set out to understand how work will change in the coming decades. They lay out their findings in a new...
Square and PayPal may be the new whales in the crypto market as clients flock to buy bitcoin
Fintech companies are helping fuel demand for bitcoin as they open the floodgates for millions of people to trade it.
'Black Friday has turned into Cyber Month' – here are the best deals
Some of the best deals of the season are already online. Here are the top picks from shopping pros.
Cramer calls this stock market environment 'the most speculative' he's ever seen
CNBC's Jim Cramer said Tuesday that gains in the speculative part of the stock market are "insane."
Global Fintech Ecosystem Report Launch | Top 20 Ranking
Startup Genome Nov 24, 2020 The Global Fintech Ecosystem Report 2020 by Startup Genome is launching today at FinTech Abu Dhabi, a conference focused on the...
Some mutual funds are pricier than others. Here's when they may benefit investors
Index mutual funds and ETFs generally outperform active funds, after fees. Yet investors may fare better with active funds in certain categories.