An auto rental shortage sparked a boom in peer-to-peer car-sharing. Entrepreneurs are hopping on the trend
Entrepreneurs are finding success by providing customers with a personal touch that isn't possible for Hertz, Enterprise and other big chains.
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Venmo is letting its credit cardholders convert cash-back to crypto for free
Venmo launched a credit card feature that lets users convert their cash-back to crypto for free.
3.4 million Americans are still long-term unemployed
About 2 of every 5 jobless workers have been unemployed for at least six months, a risky financial period for households. However, the share fell in...
Main Street overconfidence: America's small businesses aren't worried about hacking
America's small business owners think they can handle a hack. Most aren't prepared, and are overly confident when it comes to cybersecurity.
America's small businesses still can't find workers, but that's not their biggest problem
The job market is making things tough for small businesses, but even more entrepreneurs are struggling with inflation in raw materials and the supply chain.
Direct indexing is the hot new investing strategy. What you need to know
Investors may soon have more opportunities for portfolio customization and tax savings through direct indexing. Here’s what to know.
Reflections on Canada’s open banking report
Paytechs of Canada Alex Vronces Aug 2, 2021 The report neglects write access As expected, the advisory committee has recommended that Canada focus on implementing read...
3 Ways Fintech Is Changing Homebuying
Guest Post Aug 9, 2021 Various technological changes had an impact to improve our home building or owning process, for example, metal roofing from londonecometal which...
Democrats' spending plan could make free college a reality
President Biden promised to make community college tuition-free. Now Senate Democrats are putting a plan into place.
Medicare expansion and a lower eligibility age are included in Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget plan
Senate Democrats have released the text of their $3.5 trillion budget resolution, which includes proposed modifications to Medicare.
SpaceX is buying satellite data start-up Swarm, in a rare acquisition by Elon Musk's space company
SpaceX is merging with satellite data start-up Swarm Technologies, in a rare deal by Elon Musk's space company.
Bitcoin retakes $46,000 as rebound continues
Bitcoin climbed to its highest level since May as the Senate debated the details of crypto reporting rules over the weekend.
Here’s how much workers say they will need to feel financially secure in retirement
When it comes to retirement, the big question most savers face is how much is enough? A survey finds that for many, $500,000 is the magic...
Op-ed: Here are 5 ways to protect your portfolio in the second half of 2021
As lingering inflation looms on the horizon, now is the time to focus on managing risk by reviewing what many investors appear to be ignoring: diversification.
Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget plan would extend major relief to families with children
"The Finance Committee is going to extend tax cuts for families with [kids], working adults and caregivers for as long as possible," said Sen. Ron Wyden,...