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Microsoft wants to take on Amazon in connecting satellites to the cloud

Microsoft wants to take on Amazon in connecting satellites to the cloud

Microsoft is looking to compete with Amazon with a service that connects satellites directly to a cloud computing network.

6 years ago
U.S. House staff won’t participate in payroll tax deferral

U.S. House staff won’t participate in payroll tax deferral

Staffers and other employees at the U.S. House of Representatives won't participate in President Donald Trump's deferral of the 6.2% tax workers pay toward Social Security.

6 years ago
Entrepreneurial Mindset: How to Think Like an Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurial Mindset: How to Think Like an Entrepreneur

Founderjar | Martin Luenendonk  | Sep 9, 2020 Do you know having an entrepreneurial mindset is the key to starting and running a successful business? In today’s time, starting a company or having a side business to earn some extra income has become even more important. Not only because people are less satisfied with their


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6 years ago
The CDC banned evictions, but some renters are still vulnerable

The CDC banned evictions, but some renters are still vulnerable

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made it illegal for landlords across the U.S. to evict tenants who can't afford to pay their rent. But housing advocates say the measure is incomplete and still leaves renters at risk of losing their homes.

6 years ago
Pension tension: Should you take the lump sum or trust lifetime payments?

Pension tension: Should you take the lump sum or trust lifetime payments?

For workers who are choosing between getting lifetime payments from their pension or taking a lump sum, there are certain factors you may want to consider before making a decision.

6 years ago
AngelList Pioneers Rolling VC Funds in Pivot to SaaS

AngelList Pioneers Rolling VC Funds in Pivot to SaaS

Techcrunch | Natasha Mascarenhas | Sep 8, 2020 When AngelList first launched rolling funds, an investment vehicle that raises money through a quarterly subscription from interested investors, the company looked at it as a bet. But early interest from emerging fund managers indicates that rolling funds might be more of the future of the company,


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6 years ago
At least 19 states start paying the extra $300 weekly unemployment benefit

At least 19 states start paying the extra $300 weekly unemployment benefit

Roughly a third of states have started issuing aid to jobless workers through the Lost Wages Assistance program, more than a month after a $600 federal supplement to unemployment benefits expired.

6 years ago
Report:  Open Banking Holds Promise, Risks for Consumers

Report: Open Banking Holds Promise, Risks for Consumers

C.D. Howe Institute | Sep 10, 2020 September 10, 2020 – The path towards safe and secure implementation of open banking should be guided by three consumer-focused pillars, says a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. Open Banking – North American Style UK government open banking tender puts focus on payments In “Open Banking


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6 years ago
Cramer says banking glass ceiling 'finally cracking' with Jane Fraser named as next Citi CEO

Cramer says banking glass ceiling 'finally cracking' with Jane Fraser named as next Citi CEO

"This is revolutionary and we can't deny it," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday, praising the appointment that will make Fraser the first woman to lead a U.S. megabank.

6 years ago
C.D. Howe Institute Report:  Open Banking Holds Promise, Risks for Consumers

C.D. Howe Institute Report: Open Banking Holds Promise, Risks for Consumers

C.D. Howe Institute | Sep 10, 2020 September 10, 2020 – The path towards safe and secure implementation of open banking should be guided by three consumer-focused pillars, says a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. Open Banking – North American Style UK government open banking tender puts focus on payments In “Open Banking


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6 years ago
At least 20 states start paying the extra $300 weekly unemployment benefit

At least 20 states start paying the extra $300 weekly unemployment benefit

Less than half of states have started issuing aid to jobless workers through the Lost Wages Assistance program, more than a month after a $600 federal supplement to unemployment benefits expired.

6 years ago
Here are the top sacrifices made by 'super savers'

Here are the top sacrifices made by 'super savers'

Individuals who are able to save boatloads for retirement and other goals often give up some — but not all — of life's luxuries, a recent study shows.

6 years ago
Goldman now sees a 35% jump in Q3 GDP, much higher than the rest of Wall Street

Goldman now sees a 35% jump in Q3 GDP, much higher than the rest of Wall Street

Goldman economists said third quarter GDP growth is tracking at 35%, driven in large part by the surprising strength of consumer spending.

6 years ago
A new electric-truck stock is hitting the market

A new electric-truck stock is hitting the market

Another electric vehicle company could soon be on the market with Tortoise Acquisition Corp. and electric truck company Hyliion voting on their merger on Sept. 28.

6 years ago
Still haven’t filed your 2019 tax return? Penalties are about to get steeper

Still haven’t filed your 2019 tax return? Penalties are about to get steeper

If you haven't filed for an extension to submit your 2019 income tax return and you still owe Uncle Sam, the minimum penalty you'll face — in addition to the tax owed — is about to go up. What you should know.

6 years ago