Coronavirus has upended school plans. It will also worsen racial and economic inequalities, experts warn
As more schools opt for virtual learning, some students may be left behind.
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Knnct – Democratizing mortgage financing
NCFA - FFCON20: RISE Samuel He Aug 12, 2020 For over 50 years, the mortgage sector has relied on very traditional business methods. This involves hard...
How six companies are using technology and data to transform themselves
McKinsey Digital Aug 12, 2020 A study referenced in the popular magazine Psychology Today concluded that it takes an average of 66 days for a behavior...
'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary: When it's time to close your business and call it quits
'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary gives advice on when it's time to close your business and call it quits at CNBC's Small Business Playbook virtual summit...
Pandemic shines light on how skimpy many emergency funds are
More than half of people said they're earning much less than before the Covid-19 pandemic started, according to a survey from FlexJobs and Prudential. Here are...
Are second $1,200 stimulus checks coming? Here's what we know
Lawmakers have called it quits on stimulus legislation discussions, at least for now. That means even issues that they seemingly agree on have been put on...
Seedrs Founder Jeff Lynn: We are experiencing meaningfully higher levels of fundraising and investment activity than the same time last year
Crowdfund Insider JD Alois Aug 11, 2020 Seedrs is a top UK based investment crowdfunding platform that is active in both the UK and continental Europe....
PPP loan forgiveness starts this week. Why some businesses aren't rushing to apply
Whether it's the changing guidelines or the debate in Washington over the next round of Covid-19 relief, borrowers in the Paycheck Protection Program might want to...
Sheryl Sandberg: Facebook will work with whoever wins the election to address Big Tech concerns
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg on Wednesday said the social media company needs to work with whoever wins the 2020 U.S. election to address their concerns about...
Future Skills Centre Grants $15M for Growth and Stability of Canadian Jobs
Mentor Works Alena Barreca Aug 4, 2020 The Future Skills Centre (FSC) has announced an investment of $15 million towards the growth, innovation, and stability of...
If you have 2019 tax credits you overlooked, you can file an amended return electronically
The IRS said it would start taking 2019 amended returns this summer. Tax prep companies are starting to add this capability, with H&R Block making it...
Gary Vaynerchuk: TikTok has one big advantage over Facebook that you can exploit
Social media guru Gary Vaynerchuk says while Facebook offers the biggest audience for small business, TikTok and LinkedIn offer an opportunity increasingly rare in social media:...
Companies are talking about turning 'furloughs' into permanent layoffs
These permanent cost cutting initiatives are only going to widen the disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street
This number shows a stunning reversal in the chances of Main Street's survival
The pandemic is still raging on in the U.S., yet 64% of small business owners on Main Street are confident that they can survive for more...
Here's how college students can angle for more financial aid as pandemic hits pocketbooks
The pandemic has crushed household finances, but families looking for help paying for college have a secret weapon: professional judgment from the financial aid office.