Valuing a Startup Idea
When assessing an early-stage startup, there are many angles investors can consider. But how can they value a startup’s idea? In this blog, we’ll take a...
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Here’s how Americans are spending those coronavirus stimulus checks
Many Americans will receive new coronavirus stimulus checks as soon as this weekend. Here's how they plan to spend the money.
Lawmakers introduce plans to extend Paycheck Protection Program as deadline nears
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Thursday introduced the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act, which would extend the program deadline to May 31.
European Banking Authority Adressing Crowdfunding and Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing Risk
Crowdfund Insider JD Alois March 9, 2021 The European Banking Authority has published a document that addresses anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) when it...
Cathie Wood called this one of her most underappreciated stocks. Its CEO explains its growth story
Invitae CEO Sean George told CNBC he believes genetic testing will be central to health-care decisions in five to 10 years.
Unemployment benefits. Stimulus checks. How to best spend the aid that's on the way
The $1.9 trillion stimulus package contains unemployment benefits, stimulus checks, rental assistance and more. How experts say you should use the aid.
The rules for flexible spending accounts are more generous (for now). Here’s what to know
Your employer may provide more flexibility with health and dependent-care flexible spending accounts, or FSAs, under new temporary rules.
SpaceX prepares for Air Force test connecting an aircraft to its Starlink satellite internet
Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing to further expand testing of its Starlink satellite internet in a test for the U.S. Air Force, an FCC request revealed.
Covid 'long haulers' can face financial setbacks as they battle lasting symptoms
One year into the pandemic, some Covid survivors continue to battle symptoms and deal with the financial fallout of their persisting illness.
Here's how a year without student loan payments has changed people's lives
Most people haven't made a payment on their federal student loans in 12 months. Here's what they've done instead.
The pandemic forced Americans to face unprecedented financial dilemmas. Here's how advisors have stepped in to help
Pro bono financial advice can give people access to professional guidance they wouldn't otherwise receive. During Covid-19, it has been a life saver for some.
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....
Yelp data shows almost half a million new businesses opened during the pandemic
Yelp data scientist Justin Norman told CNBC he also sees a comeback "through the 260,000 businesses that have been able to reopen after temporarily closing."
Student loan forgiveness is now tax-free. What that means for borrowers if Biden cancels the debt
Student loan forgiveness is now tax-free thanks to a provision included in the $1.9 trillion federal coronavirus stimulus package.
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.