Jeffrey Ubben's new fund Inclusive Capital bets on microgrids amid California blackouts
Ubben is the lead investor in a new venture aimed at bringing renewable energy to small and medium-sized commercial buildings.
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Out with clothes, in with tech: How to rethink your back-to-school budget as coronavirus alters fall plans
With many schools across the country going virtual, or offering part-time distant learning, parents are rethinking what their kids will need as the school year gets...
In-House vs. Outsourced Startup Marketing: Which is Right for Your Startup?
There are pros and cons to both in-house and outsourced startup marketing. Learn how to decide which makes sense for your startup’s needs. Continue reading
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...
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.
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.
'We're trapped': Californians now face the dual nightmare of wildfires and a pandemic
California residents and business owners are facing the horror of a pandemic and wildfires that are blanketing the state in smoke.
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...
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...
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.
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,...
Why there's still hope for second $1,200 stimulus checks despite stalled Congressional talks
As stimulus negotiations on Capitol Hill came to a halt, so did plans for quickly sending out another round of stimulus checks. But because more direct...
'Unabashed' capitalist Kevin O'Leary: 'I don't think Biden is going to hurt the markets at all'
"All of these 'wonderful ideas' about green this and green that, none of that's going to be implemented," the "Shark Tank" investor told CNBC on Thursday....
'Don't get too optimistic' — Cramer says Wall Street records don't reflect Main Street struggles
"I think this is the two economies. The 'V-shaped' recovery in stocks is not the 'V-shaped' recovery in the economy," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday.
Will you get an extra $300 or $400 unemployment benefit? It depends on your state
Just two states have so far indicated they'll offer a $400 weekly boost to unemployment benefits. Many more are paying an extra $300 a week instead.