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6 things women shouldn't do when starting a business

6 things women shouldn't do when starting a business

Three entrepreneurs who started successful businesses caution women against the top six mistakes they might be likely to make.

6 years ago
What to expect from Biden-Harris on tech policy, platform regulation, and China

What to expect from Biden-Harris on tech policy, platform regulation, and China

Brookings | Darrell M. West and Nicol Turner Lee | Au 13, 2020 Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s decision to put U.S. Senator Kamala Harris on his ticket means that we now have the fall lineup against Republicans Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Biden’s historic choice to put a prominent and well-respected African American woman on

6 years ago
'Unabashed' capitalist Kevin O'Leary: 'I don't think Biden is going to hurt the markets at all'

'Unabashed' capitalist Kevin O'Leary: 'I don't think Biden is going to hurt the markets at all'

"All of these 'wonderful ideas' about green this and green that, none of that's going to be implemented," the "Shark Tank" investor told CNBC on Thursday. "He's got to keep people employed."

6 years ago
Watch out for hidden fees as colleges pass Covid-related expenses on to students

Watch out for hidden fees as colleges pass Covid-related expenses on to students

For colleges, there is no shortage of expenses associated with on-campus instruction during the pandemic. Some schools are passing along those higher costs to students.

6 years ago
Emergency savings are tumbling during pandemic, especially in households with income under $50,000

Emergency savings are tumbling during pandemic, especially in households with income under $50,000

Overall, more than a third of U.S. adults say they have less in cash reserves than they did pre-pandemic, with those earning less than $50,000 a year reporting a higher rate of reduced savings, according to a study.

6 years ago
Don't count on that extra $300 in unemployment benefits anytime soon

Don't count on that extra $300 in unemployment benefits anytime soon

Unemployed workers are unlikely to get an extra $300 a week in benefits in the near future. Some state officials have signaled it could take a month or more.

6 years ago
Why there's still hope for second $1,200 stimulus checks despite stalled Congressional talks

Why there's still hope for second $1,200 stimulus checks despite stalled Congressional talks

As stimulus negotiations on Capitol Hill came to a halt, so did plans for quickly sending out another round of stimulus checks. But because more direct payments are popular on both sides of the aisle, they will likely still be included in the next legislative package. Here's what we know about when that could happen.

6 years ago
'Don't get too optimistic' — Cramer says Wall Street records don't reflect Main Street struggles

'Don't get too optimistic' — Cramer says Wall Street records don't reflect Main Street struggles

"I think this is the two economies. The 'V-shaped' recovery in stocks is not the 'V-shaped' recovery in the economy," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday.

6 years ago
Will you get an extra $300 or $400 unemployment benefit? It depends on your state

Will you get an extra $300 or $400 unemployment benefit? It depends on your state

Just two states have so far indicated they'll offer a $400 weekly boost to unemployment benefits. Many more are paying an extra $300 a week instead.

6 years ago
El-Erian says coronavirus devastation of small businesses threatens capitalism in the U.S.

El-Erian says coronavirus devastation of small businesses threatens capitalism in the U.S.

"If you want capitalism to be sustained, you need buy-in from a lot of people. You cannot get buy-in if it's all about large corporations," economist Mohamed El-Erian told CNBC on Thursday.

6 years ago
Where are the Biggest Fintech Startup Hotspots Around the World?

Where are the Biggest Fintech Startup Hotspots Around the World?

Digital Information World | Irfan Ahmad  | Aug 11, 2020 Whether we’re banking online, or paying for groceries, FinTech (Financial Technology) is having an enormous impact on our daily lives. FinTech – or financial technology – is the industry that taps into latest technological advances to perform or connect with financial services. With innovations such

6 years ago
Nearly 14 million people will receive interest on their tax refunds from the IRS

Nearly 14 million people will receive interest on their tax refunds from the IRS

Filed your 2019 federal income tax return on time but still awaiting your refund? The IRS is adding a sweetener for 13.9 million taxpayers: interest paid on your refund.

6 years ago
8 states approved to offer extra $300 weekly unemployment benefits

8 states approved to offer extra $300 weekly unemployment benefits

Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Utah were the first states to apply and be approved for an extra $300 a week in federal unemployment benefits.

6 years ago
Here's what your Medicare costs could look like in retirement

Here's what your Medicare costs could look like in retirement

Medicare generally only covers about two-thirds of the cost of health-care services for the program's 62.5 million or so beneficiaries, the majority of whom are age 65 or older.

6 years ago
11 states approved to offer extra $300 weekly unemployment benefits

11 states approved to offer extra $300 weekly unemployment benefits

Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Utah were the first states to apply and be approved for an extra $300 a week in federal unemployment benefits.

6 years ago