Why millions of freelancers fear a Biden presidency may put them out of work
Vice President Biden wants to enact a federal law similar to California's AB5 law that hurts work opportunities for freelancers, leaving some voters worried.
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She waited half a year for her unemployment benefits. What that delay cost her
One airport bartender applied for unemployment benefits at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but didn't receive them for six months. Here's how the delay upended...
Many Americans will eventually need long-term care. Here's how to pay for it
Someone turning 65 years old today has almost a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services in their remaining years, according to the...
Starboard looks to keep its great track record going in the chip industry
Starboard has had a positive return on all 12 of its past moves in the chip space.
Here’s some advice financial advisors offer to new parents
A middle-class couple can expect to spend more than $230,000 to raise a child, and that doesn't even include college costs. More advisors are helping their...
Here’s what you need to know about getting health insurance if you lost a job during the pandemic
Up to 15 million people lost employer-sponsored health insurance due to unemployment in recent months. But there are options available to keep from being uninsured during...
3% Social Security boost? $1,200 stimulus checks? How to get needed money to seniors
Millions of Americans are feeling the financial pinch from Covid-19, and that includes the nation's seniors. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., weighs in on how the federal...
Medicare open enrollment has arrived. Here are tips for navigating the maze
Medicare's fall open enrollment lasts through Dec. 7, which means now is the time to evaluate your coverage and determine whether there is a more cost-effective...
Trump touts V-shaped economic recovery, while Biden sees it K-shaped
President Donald Trump has compared the economic recovery to a "rocket ship." Joe Biden, his Democratic challenger in the upcoming election, thinks it's only benefited the...
Fintech Fridays EP44: The Vanguard of Digital Innovation and Ecosystems in Canada
NCFA Canada Oct 16, 2020 JOIN US ON A STORYTELLING JOURNEY EVERY FRIDAY. EP44: The Vanguard of Digital Innovation and Ecosystems in Canada Today's Guests of...
For student loan borrowers, the differences between a Trump and Biden presidency
Whether Trump or Biden wins the presidency may have a significant impact on the country's 42 million student loan borrowers. Here's how the candidates' approaches differ.
It might be worth it to move to a cheaper city, even if your company cuts your pay
Moving to a city with a lower cost of living may be worth it, even if it means taking a pay cut.
Startup Funding: How to Raise a Series A
Learn what a Series A round is, how it fits in with other early-stage rounds, when to time your raise, and tips for preparing your startup...
Report: Access to Capital for Canadian Growth-Orientated Medium-Size Firms
RCG Group Richard Remillard and Michael Scholz Oct 15, 2020 Background: Access to Capital for Scale-ups Canada has an SME and start-up ecosystem that is healthy...
Cramer says investors will regret selling U.S. stocks on coronavirus spikes in Europe
"I think we're importing their negativity. I don't think it's necessarily going to last," CNBC's Jim Cramer said on Thursday morning.