Emergency savings are tumbling during pandemic, especially in households with income under $50,000
Overall, more than a third of U.S. adults say they have less in cash reserves than they did pre-pandemic, with those earning less than $50,000 a...
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What to expect from Biden-Harris on tech policy, platform regulation, and China
Brookings Darrell M. West and Nicol Turner Lee Au 13, 2020 Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s decision to put U.S. Senator Kamala Harris on his ticket means...
Got a notice from the IRS saying you owe? Don't panic just yet
As the IRS gets caught up on a large backlog of mail, taxpayers who mailed in checks months ago are now receiving notices from the taxman,...
This lender wants to close the racial wealth gap and 'put poverty out of business'
Community Development Financial Institutions, which provide banking and loan services to low-income communities, may be the best kept secret in the banking world.
Don't count on that extra $300 in unemployment benefits anytime soon
Unemployed workers are unlikely to get an extra $300 a week in benefits in the near future. Some state officials have signaled it could take a...
6 things women shouldn't do when starting a business
Three entrepreneurs who started successful businesses caution women against the top six mistakes they might be likely to make.
Evictions are expected to skyrocket as pandemic protections come to an end
The federal ban on evictions expired last month. Many states that paused their own proceedings have now allowed them to resume. The result: A record number...
El-Erian says coronavirus devastation of small businesses threatens capitalism in the U.S.
"If you want capitalism to be sustained, you need buy-in from a lot of people. You cannot get buy-in if it's all about large corporations," economist...
Watch out for hidden fees as colleges pass Covid-related expenses on to students
For colleges, there is no shortage of expenses associated with on-campus instruction during the pandemic. Some schools are passing along those higher costs to students.
Global News Radio Interview with Michelle Beyo: Alipay – Moving Money Between Countries
NCFA Canada Michele Beyo Aug 19, 2020 Checkout NCFA Advisor - Payments, Michelle Beyo's interview on Global News Radio The National Crowdfunding Fintech Association (NCFA Canada)...
11 states approved to offer extra $300 weekly unemployment benefits
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Utah were the first states to apply and be approved for an extra $300...
Facebook announces changes to support beleaguered Black-owned businesses nationwide
Facebook is boosting its support of Black-owned small business in America, allocating millions in grants to this hard-hit sector.
KABN’s Liquid Avatar partners with Geon Network for Augmented Reality
KABN Systems North America Release Aug 19, 2020 TORONTO, ON GIBRALTAR / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2020 / KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. (CSE:KABN) (the "Company"...
Cramer tells investors it's not too late to buy Target stock even as it hits all-time highs
"It is hard after we've moved so much to come in and say, 'You know what, you can still buy Target,' but you can still buy...
Where are the Biggest Fintech Startup Hotspots Around the World?
Digital Information World Irfan Ahmad Aug 11, 2020 Whether we’re banking online, or paying for groceries, FinTech (Financial Technology) is having an enormous impact on our...