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Cramer says Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a 'big thinker' who makes us look like 'Lilliputians'

Cramer says Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a 'big thinker' who makes us look like 'Lilliputians'

"He's got this whole thing going on with solar and with energy that we don't talk about enough," CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

6 years ago
Layoffs and lawsuits: Colleges resort to last-ditch efforts to stay afloat

Layoffs and lawsuits: Colleges resort to last-ditch efforts to stay afloat

Across the country, colleges are slashing staff to offset revenue losses from Covid-19, and faculty — from small liberal arts colleges to large public university systems — are feeling the pain.

6 years ago
Coinsquare to pay $2.2 million in OSC settlement

Coinsquare to pay $2.2 million in OSC settlement

Advisor's Edge | James Langton | Jul 21, 2020 It’s the regulator’s first enforcement case against a crypto trading platform In a settlement that aims a shot across the bow of the fledgling crypto asset sector and mounts its first defence of whistleblowers, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) sanctioned crypto trading platform Coinsquare Ltd. and

6 years ago
Banks in US Can Now Offer Crypto Custody Services, Regulator Says

Banks in US Can Now Offer Crypto Custody Services, Regulator Says

Coindesk | Nikhilesh De | Jul 22, 2020 In a letter dated July 22, Senior Deputy Comptroller and Senior Counsel Jonathan Gould wrote that any national bank can hold onto the unique cryptographic keys for a cryptocurrency, clearing the way for national banks to custody digital assets for their clients. At present, only specific crypto

6 years ago
This strategy could help reduce your credit card payments – yet few people are using it

This strategy could help reduce your credit card payments – yet few people are using it

Have trouble making your monthly payments? Your card issuer might be willing to help. Yet only 5% of consumers will ask, according to Bankrate.com. What you should know.

6 years ago
Buying your first home may cost more than you think. Here's what to expect

Buying your first home may cost more than you think. Here's what to expect

If you were thinking of taking advantage of low mortgage rates and buying a home, first make sure you know what you can afford.

6 years ago
Op-ed: Let's double down on PPP and save America's endangered small businesses

Op-ed: Let's double down on PPP and save America's endangered small businesses

We want to double down on the Paycheck Protection Program because, despite its bumpy beginning, it has clearly worked and staved off millions of business closures and job losses, write Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Coons.

6 years ago
These are the taxpayers who benefit most from Trump's call for a payroll tax holiday

These are the taxpayers who benefit most from Trump's call for a payroll tax holiday

President Donald Trump has been pushing for a payroll tax cut. An analysis from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy found that the highest-income earners would reap most of the savings.

6 years ago
FFCON20 Draft Shortlist ENGAIZ: Building relationships through AI based risk mitigation

FFCON20 Draft Shortlist ENGAIZ: Building relationships through AI based risk mitigation

NCFA | Samuel He | July 22, 2020 Technology innovation and competition has led to increased dependence on third-party providers for essential services. The result has been an increase in security risks, data privacy, business resiliency, and reputation. These risks cost organizations millions of dollars every year. And the problem is made worse by trying

6 years ago
Cramer says the stock market could go even higher if more Americans wore coronavirus masks

Cramer says the stock market could go even higher if more Americans wore coronavirus masks

The "Mad Money" host said that wider mask adoption could push stocks tied to state economic reopening plans higher in addition to tech stocks.

6 years ago
Small businesses rehire staff but cut pay and hours

Small businesses rehire staff but cut pay and hours

More people are back at work, but they're still working fewer hours and for less money than they did pre-pandemic, according to a report.

6 years ago
'Mr. Wonderful' Kevin O'Leary: Some of my 'Shark Tank' firms may fail but DC must end coronavirus aid

'Mr. Wonderful' Kevin O'Leary: Some of my 'Shark Tank' firms may fail but DC must end coronavirus aid

"Why do I want to pour government money, my money as a taxpayer, into businesses that are not going to survive?" said "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary.

6 years ago
Fintech & Cybersecurity: Key Risks and Solutions

Fintech & Cybersecurity: Key Risks and Solutions

Guest Post | July 21, 2020 Fintech companies have dramatically improved financial services worldwide. The sum of innovative technologies is offering groundbreaking banking and financial services to both consumers and B2B clients. In terms of funding, payments, investments, and other processes, the financial sector has never been more streamlined. But in line with increased performance,

6 years ago
Looking to 2021, tour operator Trafalgar pivots to new pandemic normal to spur bookings

Looking to 2021, tour operator Trafalgar pivots to new pandemic normal to spur bookings

Trafalgar Tours is pivoting to meet consumer concerns in an effort to ensure travel takes off again in early 2021. CNBC spoke with Trafalgar President Melissa da Silva about when she sees tourism rebounding, and what her company is doing to help that happen.

6 years ago
Here's the very short list of colleges offering tuition discounts for distance learning this fall

Here's the very short list of colleges offering tuition discounts for distance learning this fall

While a number of colleges and universities have offered a break on room and board, nearly all of them have drawn the line at tuition.

6 years ago