More colleges plan to reopen in the spring, even as Covid cases surge
A steep drop in enrollment has caused many colleges and universities to reconsider remote learning for the second semester.
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With bitcoin near $27,000, now might be a good time to give some of it to charity
Sitting on a pile of appreciated crypto? Consider donating some of it to your favorite charitable organizations. What it means for your taxes.
Morgan Stanley repays $1.7 million to college savers for high-cost investments
Morgan Stanley is paying back 2,300 customers invested in high-cost 529 plans, which are tax-advantaged accounts for education.
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $401 million, Powerball's top prize is $363 million. Here's how to protect your privacy if you win
A handful of states allow big winners to remain completely anonymous. In others, if you plan ahead, you may be able to shield your identity.
New stimulus package makes it easier to qualify for food stamps. Here’s what you need to know
The most recent stimulus package will increase monthly food stamps for families by 15%. It also makes it easier to qualify for the benefit.
This family just got their second stimulus check. Here's how they'll spend it
On Wednesday morning, Mike Molitoris, a wealth manager in Cary, North Carolina, checked his bank account. The stimulus payment for his family was pending.
Dead people may still get $600 stimulus checks
People who died this year may receive the $600 stimulus checks the government began issuing Tuesday, similar to a round of one-time payments made in the...
Here's how companies factor in environmental, social and corporate governance concerns
Impact investing incorporates environmental, social and governance. Here's a look at how these factors fit into the analytical process, and how they add value.
$600 stimulus checks are officially on the way. Here's who will get them first
The $600 stimulus checks could arrive as early as tonight for those who have direct deposit, according to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin.
Small mom-and-pop businesses that took PPP loans may face a surprise tax bomb
Small businesses that took forgivable loans are getting a handful of tax breaks, including deductions on their federal return. States may not be so generous.
Fintech in Atlantic Canada
Fintech Confidential Issue 3 Maria Pacurar Alicia Roisman Ismach Dec 29, 2020 The history of the financial services industry in Atlantic Canada goes back to the...
It’s instant – I get a message, and it’s received: Central bankers comb for crypto clues as Bahamas launches ‘Sand Dollar’
Reuters Tom Wilson Dec 21, 2020 A botanical green smoothie and a snapper fish burger, it was. In a Bahamas health-food cafe. But future generations might...
6 Ways a Collaboration Software Can Improve Your Business Operations
Guest Post Dec 29, 2020 Teams today -- particularly those forced by the COVID-19 pandemic to work remotely -- struggle with adjusting and simplifying their collaboration...
Good news: Millions of Americans likely won't lose a week of unemployment benefits
According to the U.S. Labor Department, millions of Americans using two unemployment programs likely won't miss a week of benefits, despite Covid bill delay.
If stimulus checks are raised to $2,000, here's how that would work
$600 stimulus checks are on the way. Now there's an effort to raise them to $2,000. Here's how that would work.