Warren Buffett's net worth surpasses $100 billion for the first time as Berkshire shares hit record
The 90-year-old Warren Buffett's fortune topped $100 billion as his massive stake in the conglomerate ballooned with shares hitting record highs.
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It cost Americans more than $66 million to cash their first stimulus checks. Why that could happen again with the $1,400 payments
Some people who received $1,200 stimulus checks in the mail turned to check cashers instead of banks. Research shows they paid a hefty price.
Government will fully cover laid-off workers' COBRA premiums through September
The government will pay for laid off workers to maintain their employer-sponsored health insurance through September.
NCFA Announces 7th Annual FFCON21 Digital ‘Breaking Barriers’ FinTech Conference
NCFA Canada FFCON21 Team March 11, 2021 FFCON21 to connect HR talent and explore accelerated Fintech trends and innovations paving the way to mass adoption and...
House lawmakers introduce plan to extend Paycheck Protection Program as deadline nears
On Thursday, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act, which would extend the program deadline to May 31.
There’s still time to change your Medicare Advantage Plan for 2021. How to do it
Medicare beneficiaries who want to switch to a different Advantage Plan or drop it altogether can do so through the end of March.
Koho secures $70 million Series C to scale adoption of its digital banking services
Betakit Meagan Simpson Mar 11, 2021 Koho has secured $70 million CAD in Series C financing, which sources estimate put its post-money valuation at $300 million....
For better or worse, working from home is here to stay
As companies increasingly adopt extended work-from-home policies, it could be years before recent graduates step foot in an office building.
Wharton's Jeremy Siegel sees stock market up another 10% this year as Covid stimulus adds fuel
The latest Covid stimulus bill will help the U.S. economy roar, allowing the stock market to overcome rising bond yields, longtime bull Jeremy Siegel told CNBC.
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is helping to teach STEM skills to Black and Latino students
When the Covid pandemic hit, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pivoted so his nonprofit foundation could still bring a STEM education to underserved students.
The coronavirus pandemic has eroded women’s bargaining power at work. What they can do to change that
Women have become 12.1% less comfortable asking for a raise amid the pandemic, more than men, according to a study by Indeed Hiring Lab.
Federal judge in Ohio rules CDC exceeded authority with eviction ban
A federal judge in Ohio has ruled that the government overstepped its authority when it banned evictions across the country.
4 big changes are coming to the child tax credit
The $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill would give families, especially low earners, a bigger child tax credit. Here's what the American Rescue Plan would change.
U.S. unemployment system fell short in early days of the pandemic. It could buckle again
State and federal officials shored up the piping to deliver unemployment benefits over the past year. But structural problems mean it's still vulnerable.
Fintech start-up Payoneer partners with Mastercard ahead of $3 billion public offering
Ahead of planned SPAC deal, Payoneer partners with Mastercard to offer a digital debit card that can be used to pay for Google, Facebook and Amazon...