7 states approved to offer extra $300 weekly unemployment benefits
Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico and Utah were the first states to apply and be approved for an extra $300 a week in federal...
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Your risk tolerance could hamstring your investing goals. Here's how to change that
If you equate investing with gambling, you may unwittingly cut into your money's ability to keep pace with inflation.
If a student must withdraw from college due to Covid-19, getting a tuition refund or reimbursement could be tricky
With the very real risk of getting sick threatening school closures every step of the way, families may find that the education they paid for could...
Millions of Americans are facing longer periods of unemployment, posing greater financial risks
A large number of Americans are facing longer periods of unemployment, which poses greater financial risks, according to economists.
Here's how Joe Biden plans to change Social Security if he is elected president
The coronavirus pandemic has left many Americans questioning the future of Social Security and the size of the checks they will receive in retirement. Former vice...
Working women are in the 'bull's-eye' of the recession. Here's how to cope
The coronavirus-induced economic recession is disproportionately affecting women in the workforce. Here are some tips on how to navigate the job market.
Amex Acquires SoftBank-backed Kabbage After Tough 2020 for the SMB Lender
Techcrunch Ingrid Lunden Aug 17, 2020 Small and medium businesses have been some of the hardest hit in the coronavirus pandemic, and in many cases that...
American Express acquiring small business lender Kabbage
American Express is acquiring small business lending company Kabbage in a move to expand beyond card services and offer Main Street access to payments and working...
Postal service battles could also mean delays for those second $1,200 stimulus checks
Democrats on Capitol Hill are up in arms over whether changes to the Postal Service would delay crucial deliveries to Americans. While second stimulus checks could...
Barrick Gold's stock soars more than 10% after Buffett's Berkshire reveals stake
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway added a $562 million position in Barrick Gold in the second quarter, according to SEC filings last week.
FFCON Week 5 Wrap-up: Digital Identity & Convergence Marketplaces
NCFA Samuel He Aug 17, 2020 FFCON Week 5 Wrap-up: Digital Identity Convergence Marketplaces Digital identity has become particularly relevant in our modern age with the...
$300 unemployment boost may last for only for 3 weeks
A $300 federal supplement to weekly unemployment benefits, created by President Trump in a recent directive, may provide only a few weeks' worth of guaranteed relief....
Still waiting on stimulus check money? IRS urges you to take action before these two deadlines
Though the U.S. government rushed out millions of $1,200 stimulus checks, many Americans still haven't received the money. Now, the IRS is reminding people of two...
RegCF Online Investment: Highest Monthly Activity in July; Small Firms Most Affected by COVID-19 Find Ready Investors and Capital
Crowdfund Capital Advisors Sherwood Neiss Aug 13, 2020 Online investment by both retail and accredited investors into startups and small businesses was legalized by the JOBS...
Op-ed: Here are tips to buy that home without wrecking your finances
Sales of existing homes jumped nearly 21% in June compared with May, which means inventories are low in much of the country. You may need to...