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Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for guaranteed income. Now experiments are taking place in his hometown and other cities around the country

Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for guaranteed income. Now experiments are taking place in his hometown and other cities around the country

A new program plans to give Black women in Georgia up to $850 in guaranteed income per month. Similar experiments are also taking place across the country.

4 years ago
Wall Street's top analysts are bullish on these five stocks amid the market's turbulence

Wall Street's top analysts are bullish on these five stocks amid the market's turbulence

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Boeing and Roblox.

4 years ago
Here's what's new with 401(k) plans this year

Here's what's new with 401(k) plans this year

There are a few things you may notice that are different with your 401(k) plan, two of which address workers' interest in having guaranteed retirement income.

4 years ago
With Starboard and Jana Partners holding stakes, Mercury Systems has options for building value

With Starboard and Jana Partners holding stakes, Mercury Systems has options for building value

The defense tech company is in a unique scenario: There are two experienced activist investors here.

4 years ago
Inflation means price jumps for dinner and a dozen roses this Valentine's Day

Inflation means price jumps for dinner and a dozen roses this Valentine's Day

Going on a date this Feb. 14? Expect to pay top dollar for candy, flowers and dinner for two.

4 years ago
AT&T CEO says dividend cut reflects shift to put more cash back into the business

AT&T CEO says dividend cut reflects shift to put more cash back into the business

"I'd much rather be pouring some of that cash back into the infrastructure of this business to returns at a higher level," AT&T boss John Stankey said Friday.

4 years ago
Atlanta is a growing hub for top tech companies like Apple and Microsoft to find Black talent

Atlanta is a growing hub for top tech companies like Apple and Microsoft to find Black talent

Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft and Visa are among the West Coast companies opening offices in the city.

4 years ago
Biden extends Trump-era solar tariffs, with several modifications

Biden extends Trump-era solar tariffs, with several modifications

The Biden administration said Friday that it will extend tariffs on solar imports for four more years, but there are changes meant to boost U.S. solar output.

4 years ago
Long-term unemployment tumbles in January

Long-term unemployment tumbles in January

The share of workers unemployed for more than six months fell significantly from December, on the back of an unexpectedly strong January jobs report.

4 years ago
To Offer or Not to Offer: Equity vs. Debt

To Offer or Not to Offer: Equity vs. Debt

When startups decide to raise capital, they are often faced with the decision of offering debt or equity to their investors. In this blog, we will cover the basics of what debt and equity financing are, the potential risks and … Continue reading

4 years ago
President Biden extends Trump-era solar tariffs, with several modifications

President Biden extends Trump-era solar tariffs, with several modifications

The Biden Administration said Friday that it will extend tariffs on solar imports for four more years, but there are changes meant to boost U.S. solar output.

4 years ago
What to be wary of before taking on private student loans

What to be wary of before taking on private student loans

The $130 billion private student loan market has grown more than 70% over the last decade. Advocates caution that the loans can come with unforgiving terms.

4 years ago
The Great Reshuffle: Companies are reinventing rules as employees seek remote work, flexible hours and life beyond work

The Great Reshuffle: Companies are reinventing rules as employees seek remote work, flexible hours and life beyond work

Four-day workweeks, work-from-anywhere, mental health benefits and bigger raises are just some ways companies are trying to attract and retain talent.

4 years ago
Workers got larger raises last year. Those hikes still might not keep pace with inflation

Workers got larger raises last year. Those hikes still might not keep pace with inflation

People who got raises last year might not see their paychecks stretch much farther. That's because they are up against the worst inflation in 40 years.

4 years ago
Here's what to do if you receive a 'missing tax return' notice from the IRS

Here's what to do if you receive a 'missing tax return' notice from the IRS

Some taxpayers have received a CP80 notice about missing 2020 returns after they already filed. Here's what to do if you receive this letter.

4 years ago