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Coronavirus financial stress is hitting Blacks and Hispanics disproportionately, analysis finds

The coronavirus pandemic is causing financial stress and anxiety for many Americans, yet it is people of color who are feeling it the most, according to an analysis of the American Staffing Association's latest survey on the workforce.

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BDC: What the U.S. election means for Canadian entrepreneurs

BDC | Oct 15, 2020 The U.S. presidential election on November 3 is dominating media attention. The candidates and their respective parties are proposing very different economic visions whose impact will go well beyond their country's borders. The state of the race Since winning the Democratic nomination, Joe Biden has led Donald Trump in national polls by


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Here are some mortgage refinancing options, even for people with bad credit

"Regardless of credit, it's still worthwhile looking into refinancing as an exercise to save money over time," said Lauren Anastasio, a certified financial planner at SoFi, an online personal finance company.

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Funding Campaign: The ABC’s of Canadian Black History Kit ONLINE

BlacBiblio | Jo-Ann DaPonte | Oct 15, 2020 I am hoping that you, like me, want to redeem 2020 by making a positive impact in the lives of children and teens! Finding out about the campaign to bring The ABC's of Canadian Black History Kit ONLINE inspired me to do my part to ensure that our kids can see


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Amazon says third-party sellers made more than $3.5 billion from Prime Day

Amazon said third-party sellers' Prime Day sales grew more year over year than its retail business.

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It's Tax Day for procrastinators. Here are 3 ways your tax return can help you save

Good news for those Tax Day procrastinators: Your 2019 return just might hold the key to boost your savings and cut your tax bill for this year and beyond. Here's how.

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House lawmakers to propose emergency 3% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment

A 1.3% cost-of-living adjustment for 2021 was announced by the Social Security Administration this week. But two Democratic House lawmakers think that that increase is not enough. Now they plan to propose a bill that would give beneficiaries a 3% raise next year.

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Report: Access to Capital for Canadian Growth-Orientated Medium-Size Firms

RCG Group | Richard Remillard and Michael  Scholz | Oct 15, 2020 Background:  Access to Capital for Scale-ups Canada has an SME and start-up ecosystem that is healthy in many respects, ranking second globally in ease of starting a business, but seemingly falls in short scaling growing businesses into globally competitive anchor firms, as fewer


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Bank of America shares dip as company misses on third-quarter revenue

Will Bank of America join rivals by posting improving results as loan provisions subside?

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Goldman Sachs wallops profit estimates on stronger-than-expected bond trading

Chief Executive Officer David Solomon just marked his second year atop Goldman Sachs, but he's still putting his imprint on the firm.

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Americans are ‘panic buying’ life insurance due to coronavirus pandemic

Consumers are buying life insurance in higher numbers due to the fear of death associated with Covid-19.

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Ron Baron, who made billions investing in Tesla, thinks SpaceX 'has a chance to be just as large'

Billionaire investor Ron Baron told CNBC that, following the success of Tesla, he expects similar growth from Elon Musk's SpaceX.

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Covid-19 stress is driving the most vulnerable Americans to the brink. These 4 steps can help you cope

The most vulnerable Americans have been hit the hardest by the coronavirus pandemic, and are feeling more financial stress than those with higher incomes. Here are 4 steps people can take now.

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Young investors are going digital. Financial advisors need to adapt with them

The youngest generations of investors are looking for digital advice. And there are plenty of reasons why financial advisors should pay attention.

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