$15 minimum wage will result in layoffs, one-third of small business owners say: Survey
A third of small business owners anticipate layoffs if Congress increases the federal minimum wage to $15, according to a new CNBC|SurveyMonkey survey.
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$10,000? $50,000? What different amounts of student loan forgiveness would mean for borrowers
It remains uncertain whether the tens of millions of student loan borrowers will see debt forgiveness — and how much.
Majority of older adults remain unvaccinated against Covid amid limited supply
While most states have expanded their vaccine eligibility list to include anyone age 65 or older, limited supply means many continue to wait.
Tax filing season officially begins Friday. Here's why you should file as soon as possible
Covid-19 has led to a shorter and more complex tax season than usual. Here's why you should file as soon as possible.
Nearly half of U.S. workers suffer from mental health issues since Covid-19 pandemic hit, report finds
There's been a jump in worker mental health issues in the last 12 months, according to a report. Companies large and small are starting to offer...
'I own bitcoin' — Cramer sees it as one option instead of holding lots of cash, which makes nothing
"As a way to have a pastiche of things that you should use your cash with, I'm all for it," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Tuesday.
The $15 federal minimum wage is back in the House Covid aid package. Here's what you need to know
The House of Representatives has included raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour in its most recent version of the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package.
$1,400 stimulus checks: What we know about who could qualify based on House Democrats' latest plan
Congress has unveiled draft legislation of the upcoming coronavirus relief bill, revealing just who could get a stimulus check this time around.
Symend Announces US$43 million Series B Extension to Accelerate Global Expansion
Symend Release Feb 9, 2021 Behavioral science and analytics company prepares for imminent global expansion and future additions to its engagement product portfolio to serve the...
BIGG Digital Assets Inc. to Reinvest Free Cash Flows From Operations into Bitcoin
BIGG Digital Assets Mark Binns Feb 9, 2021 VANCOUVER, February 9, 2021 – BIGG Digital Assets Inc. (“BIGG” or the “Company”)(CSE: BIGG; OTCQB: BBKCF; WKN: A2PS9W),...
Toronto-based DeFi fintech, Ledn, closes 3rd seed round $3.4 million CAD to scale its Bitcoin-backed lending platform
Betakit Josh Scott and Meagan Simpson Feb 8, 2021 Toronto-based FinTech startup Ledn has raised $3.4 million CAD ($2.7 million USD) in seed funding, as the...
A return to the office for workers may be coming as vaccinations increase
After a year of working remotely, some employees would prefer to keep telecommuting. That may be possible for some, but not all, workers.
JPMorgan's Wall Street chief gives his call for the stock market, SPACs, fintech and CEO succession
JPMorgan co-president Daniel Pinto gives his outlook for the U.S. stock market and opines on the fintech threat, the return to offices and succession planning.
Unemployment fraud may create a tax nightmare
Billions of dollars have been lost to unemployment fraud during the Covid pandemic. Victims of identity theft will have an unwelcome surprise this tax season.
SpaceX begins accepting $99 preorders for its Starlink satellite internet service as Musk eyes IPO
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service on Monday began accepting $99 preorders from potential customers, with Elon Musk still expecting Starlink will IPO.