$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....
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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...
What's ahead for your taxes if Biden wins the election
If Democrats take the White House and the Senate, as well as maintain their lead in the House, levies on income and estates for the wealthiest...
Student loans may be needed now more than ever. Here's how to navigate the options
Federal student loan rates are favorable, while private loans vary. Here's how to figure out what to do and how much to borrow, according to experts.
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...
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...
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...
Barrick Gold's stock soars 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.
Fintech Acquisitions Show Sector Strength Despite Covid-19
Forbes Scarlett Sieber Jul 22, 2020 With Covid-19 continuing to rise, many in the fintech world have pondered what impact the virus will have. While the...
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...
Need a break? Here are the top cities for quick summer getaways
Hotwire.com found that 60% of Americans haven't taken a single day of vacation since the pandemic began. Here's a look at some top contenders for possible...
Wall Street's top analysts see stocks like Dropbox and Lumentum as compelling opportunities
We used TipRanks analyst ranking service to pinpoint Wall Street's best-performing analysts.
CSA allows Wealthsimple to test crypto platform
Investment Executive James Langton Aug 7, 2020 Firm gets go ahead to test regulated crypto trading in CSA sandbox Wealthsimple has been granted relief to operate...
'It's nerve-racking' — Millions of Americans are still furloughed and unsure when they will return to work
If the Great Recession was marked by mass layoffs and people walking out of their office buildings with boxes, the pandemic's recession will trigger memories of...