6 ways small businesses can boost holiday sales in 2020 amid the pandemic
Many consumers will do most of their shopping with local retailers. Small businesses need a digital plan to stay close to customers amid coronavirus pandemic.
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'I lost everything': In hurricane-ravaged Louisiana, people struggle to rebuild
Louisiana has been devastated by this season's hurricanes and residents feel overwhelmed as they try to restore their homes and businesses.
Wondering what to do with your investments if Trump or Biden wins? Try nothing, experts say
Tuesday's election will have profound impacts on the world. But it's harder to tell how it will hit your 401(k) plan, so you're better off not...
Genetic testing can access your risk of getting cancer. Here are the costs involved
Screenings and preventive surgeries can help reduce your risk of developing cancer if you have a so-called "cancer gene." The costs vary widely.
Activist tries to shore up support for CEO attempting to turn around troubled coal company
Contura is large scale provider of metallurgical ("met") and thermal coal.
'Stay invested' — Raymond James CEO says don't run from the market despite Covid fears
"If you're uncertain, go ahead and make some adjustments, ... but don't run away from the markets long term," Raymond James CEO Paul Reilly told CNBC.
From Voting To Social Media: What Does The Future Hold For Digital Identity On The Blockchain
Forbes Lawrence Wintermeyer Oct 30, 2020 The CEO’s of America’s tech giants Twitter and Facebook were grilled by the Senate on the Hill this week putting...
Cadillac Fairview broke privacy laws by using facial recognition technology at malls, investigators conclude
The Star Kate Allen Oct 29, 2020 Cadillac Fairview broke Canadian privacy laws after the company installed facial recognition technology inside a dozen malls and analyzed...
The Dark Side of Fintech Borrowing
HBS Working Knowledge Rachel Layne Oct 25, 2020 Fintechs have revolutionized the banking industry, but some customers end up worse for the experience, according to research...
Someone Just Sent $1 Billion in Bitcoin, Paid Only $3 in Fees
Decrypt Jeff Benson Oct 26, 2020 In back-to-back transactions this morning, 45,671 Bitcoin ($602 million) and 43,185 Bitcoin ($570 million) left a Xapo account to other...
How AI is impacting customer experience in fintech
VentureBeat VB Staff Oct 29, 2020 “The democratization of AI technology means that it’s no longer confined to the university lab or the big corporate R...
Here's what a Trump or Biden plan will mean to student loan borrowers
The results of the election Tuesday could have big impacts on the country's 42 million student loan borrowers.
Older workers are struggling to find jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic
High unemployment due to Covid has impacted Americans of all ages, but those over 55 face unique challenges in reentering the workforce amid a recession.
Here's a decade-by-decade guide to retirement planning
Hitting key milestones at early ages can get you in solid financial shape for retirement. Saving in 401(k) plans, and individual retirement accounts can help.
Fintech Fridays EP46: Making Business Borderless: International Payments and Partnerships
NCFA Canada Oct 30, 2020 JOIN US ON A STORYTELLING JOURNEY EVERY FRIDAY. EP46: Making Business Borderless: International Payments and Partnerships Guest: ALASTAIR THOMPSON, Global Head...