Can Silicon Valley still dominate or are global innovators redrawing the map?
The Economist Apr 13, 2022 Silicon Valley is still home to 136 unicorns, more than any other place in the world. But as Bengaluru shows, such...
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Billions in federal rental assistance is still available. Here's what struggling renters need to know
Tenants who are still behind on rent payments should apply for federal assistance as soon as possible, as some states have run out of funds or...
Here’s what you need to do if you can’t afford to pay your taxes by April 18
It's critical to file your tax return or an extension by the deadline, even if you can't cover the balance, experts say. Here's how to reduce...
Activist investors are hunting targets in the SPAC market, but battles won't be easy to win
The once red-hot SPAC market is becoming a fertile ground for activist investors who push for changes at problematic companies and profit from them.
New UK report: Access to financial services: 1 in 7 people are financial excluded
LexisNexis Apr 4, 2022 According to the World Bank, 1.7 billion, or around 30% of people across the globe lack access to useful and affordable financial...
Even small changes in the price of gas can cost you. Here are ways to save money at the pump
Small changes in the price of gasoline may not seem like much, but it can add up to a big expense over the course of a...
Ignite Accelerator (ex-Tendermint) launches with $150 million for Web 3 projects
Block Crypto Callan Quinn Apr 12, 2022 Applications are open for a new Web 3-focused startup accelerator launched on Tuesday by Ignite, a core development team...
Crypto Payments Report 2022: How digital currencies are revolutionizing commerce, corporates and culture
Checkout.com Jess Houlgrave Apr 5, 2022 Checkout.com surveyed 3,000 businesses and 30,000 consumers worldwide to help us look more closely at the use of cryptocurrency in...
U.S. households are spending an extra $327 a month due to inflation. Here are 5 ways to manage your money better
Another month of rising inflation means Americans are paying more for everything from food to gasoline.
ESG report: Startups struggle on the E…but okay on the S and the G
Sifted Freya Pratty Mar 31, 2022 When it comes to ESG, startups are good on the S and the G; but struggle on the E. Environmental,...
Toxic company culture is the No. 1 reason workers are quitting jobs, survey finds
The Great Resignation is still going strong with one-quarter of employees resigning over the past six months, citing toxic company culture as the No. 1 reason.
U.S. households are spending an extra $327 a month due to inflation. Here are 5 ways to rework your budget
Another month of rising inflation means Americans are paying more for everything from food to gasoline.
Soaring gas prices are forcing some Uber, Lyft drivers off the road
Gas prices are up nearly 50% from this time last year, forcing many rideshare drivers to quit or scale back.
Record-high inflation could mean a bigger Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2023
High inflation points to a bigger Social Security cost-of-living increase for next year. But that could change if rising prices get under control.
Inflation surged 8.5% in March. Here's what Americans plan to cut as prices continue to rise
People plan to trim spending on food, driving and vacations to keep up with inflation, according to CNBC + Acorns Invest in You survey.