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Still waiting on stimulus check money? IRS urges you to take action before these two deadlines

Still waiting on stimulus check money? IRS urges you to take action before these two deadlines

Though the U.S. government rushed out millions of $1,200 stimulus checks, many Americans still haven't received the money. Now, the IRS is reminding people of two key deadlines in order to make sure they're counted.

6 years ago
Fintech Acquisitions Show Sector Strength Despite Covid-19

Fintech Acquisitions Show Sector Strength Despite Covid-19

Forbes | Scarlett Sieber | Jul 22, 2020 With Covid-19 continuing to rise, many in the fintech world have pondered what impact the virus will have. While the crisis may be causing a down round in terms of new funding in the space, it doesn’t seem to be slowing down mergers and acquisitions. The epidemic

6 years ago
Barrick Gold's stock soars after Buffett's Berkshire reveals stake

Barrick Gold's stock soars after Buffett's Berkshire reveals stake

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway added a $562 million position in Barrick Gold in the second quarter, according to SEC filings last week.

6 years ago
American Express acquiring small business lender Kabbage

American Express acquiring small business lender Kabbage

American Express is acquiring small business lending company Kabbage in a move to expand beyond card services and offer Main Street access to payments and working capital technology.

6 years ago
Need a break? Here are the top cities for quick summer getaways

Need a break? Here are the top cities for quick summer getaways

Hotwire.com found that 60% of Americans haven't taken a single day of vacation since the pandemic began. Here's a look at some top contenders for possible destinations.

6 years ago
Wall Street's top analysts see stocks like Dropbox and Lumentum as compelling opportunities

Wall Street's top analysts see stocks like Dropbox and Lumentum as compelling opportunities

We used TipRanks analyst ranking service to pinpoint Wall Street's best-performing analysts.

6 years ago
CSA allows Wealthsimple to test crypto platform

CSA allows Wealthsimple to test crypto platform

Investment Executive | James Langton | Aug 7, 2020 Firm gets go ahead to test regulated crypto trading in CSA sandbox Wealthsimple has been granted relief to operate Canada’s first regulated crypto trading platform under the Canadian Securities Administrators’ (CSA) regulatory sandbox — an initiative that allows firms to test innovative ideas without meeting traditional

6 years ago
'It's nerve-racking' — Millions of Americans are still furloughed and unsure when they will return to work

'It's nerve-racking' — Millions of Americans are still furloughed and unsure when they will return to work

If the Great Recession was marked by mass layoffs and people walking out of their office buildings with boxes, the pandemic's recession will trigger memories of workers being furloughed and then sitting at home, waiting to return. Many won't be asked to.

6 years ago
He was stuck in unemployment 'limbo' for four months. Then came $23,000 in benefits

He was stuck in unemployment 'limbo' for four months. Then came $23,000 in benefits

States have struggled to pay unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic and a record surge in the volume of applications. This man waited more than four months.

6 years ago
Building a Healthy Co-Founder Relationship

Building a Healthy Co-Founder Relationship

For any startup looking to go the distance, building a solid team is crucial. Here a few tips for building a healthy co-founder relationship. Continue reading →

6 years ago
Hot gambling stock DraftKings falls 5% after company reports larger loss than expected

Hot gambling stock DraftKings falls 5% after company reports larger loss than expected

DraftKings sank more than 5% in premarket trading Friday after it said its loss for the second quarter widened despite stronger revenues.

6 years ago
There's still a lot of confusion about stimulus checks

There's still a lot of confusion about stimulus checks

Good news for some people who didn't get a stimulus check: it will take some patience but you might still be able to get a government assistance payment.

6 years ago
Hot gambling stock DraftKings falls 7% after company reports larger loss than expected

Hot gambling stock DraftKings falls 7% after company reports larger loss than expected

DraftKings sank more than 7% on Friday after it said its loss for the second quarter widened despite stronger revenues.

6 years ago
These business owners who took PPP money will have their loan forgiveness reduced

These business owners who took PPP money will have their loan forgiveness reduced

Small businesses that took a forgivable loan through the Paycheck Protection Program and who also took an emergency grant through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program will see a reduction in their PPP forgiveness.

6 years ago
Here's how to get a piece of the $2 billion in health insurance rebates this year

Here's how to get a piece of the $2 billion in health insurance rebates this year

While such rebates generally are issued yearly, the 2020 aggregate amount is anticipated to be $2 billion — about twice what it was last year. This is in addition to any reduced premiums, waived copays or other actions taken by some insurers that reduce what policyholders pay out of pocket.

6 years ago