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With the second quarter almost over, what companies earned is anyone's guess

With the second quarter almost over, what companies earned is anyone's guess

The second quarter is nearly over, and analysts still are clueless about what earnings companies will be reporting.

6 years ago
This critical link could help bridge America's racial wealth gap

This critical link could help bridge America's racial wealth gap

Blacks' and Latinx' median wealth lags significantly behind Whites, and so does job opportunity. Free training and financial education can help.Free job training and financial education can help.

6 years ago
What to know about getting Medicare if you are 65 or older and lost your job

What to know about getting Medicare if you are 65 or older and lost your job

Anyone who is 65 or older and lost workplace health insurance is eligible for Medicare coverage. Here's what enrollees should know.

6 years ago
These 5 remote jobs pay more than $60,000 a year

These 5 remote jobs pay more than $60,000 a year

Proposal writer. Translator. Here are some of the better-paying jobs that allow you to work from home.

6 years ago
Stashing cash? Rates on certificates of deposit are plummeting

Stashing cash? Rates on certificates of deposit are plummeting

A spike in savings coupled with the Fed's move to hold its benchmark rate at essentially zero have put pressure on deposit rates.

6 years ago
As rising virus cases spook markets, investors watching these metrics are not turning bearish yet

As rising virus cases spook markets, investors watching these metrics are not turning bearish yet

Strategists say they are now paying attention to a more refined set of disease metrics when deciding when to sell.

6 years ago
About $1.4 billion in stimulus checks sent to deceased individuals

About $1.4 billion in stimulus checks sent to deceased individuals

About 1.1 million stimulus payments were sent in error to dead people, as the U.S. government rushed to get financial help to Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic. A new report highlights methods the government can use to get that money back and avoid future errors.

6 years ago
The rapid rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program raises fraud risk, government watchdog finds

The rapid rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program raises fraud risk, government watchdog finds

As of June 12, the Small Business Administration processed some $512 million in PPP loans for business owners in need. The speedy implementation of the program and limited underwriting could lead to potential fraud, the Government Accountability Office found.

6 years ago
Liquid Avatar to Present at Apex Comic Group’s San Diego Comic-Con Virtual Panel

Liquid Avatar to Present at Apex Comic Group’s San Diego Comic-Con Virtual Panel

KABN North America | Ben Kessler | Jun 25, 2020 Liquid Avatar launches open call for emerging artists at world's largest comic book, fantasy and manga event Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2020) - KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. (CSE: KABN) (the "Company" or "KABN" or "KABN North America"), a Canadian Fintech company that

6 years ago
Many American expats are still waiting for their $1,200 stimulus checks

Many American expats are still waiting for their $1,200 stimulus checks

Americans who live in other countries are among those who still have not received their coronavirus stimulus checks. Because their payments are mostly in the form of paper checks that must be sent internationally, they may face a longer wait than most.

6 years ago
Op-ed: There is no such thing as truly risk-free — even going to cash

Op-ed: There is no such thing as truly risk-free — even going to cash

While holding or moving to cash might feel good mentally and help avoid short-term stock market volatility, it is unlikely to be wise over the long-term. Cash doesn't earn any return and does not grow in value, so inflation erodes its purchasing power over time.

6 years ago
Opening up finance: Q&A with Eric Sager, chief operating officer at Plaid

Opening up finance: Q&A with Eric Sager, chief operating officer at Plaid

Sifted | Chris Sisserian | Jun 24, 2020 Q&A with Eric Sager, chief operating officer at Plaid, on how fintech innovation is democratising finance. California-based Plaid is one of the fintech infrastructure innovators enabling the open banking revolution. Its platform connects over 2,600 apps to 11,600 financial institutions, across the domains of personal finance, payments,

6 years ago
Uncle Sam is paying 5% interest on your late tax refund. And yes, it's taxable

Uncle Sam is paying 5% interest on your late tax refund. And yes, it's taxable

Overpaid on your 2019 taxes and still waiting for that refund? The IRS is going to pay you interest of up to 5%. Here's what you should know.

6 years ago
Brokers will have to tell you a lot more about what they are advising you to buy starting next week

Brokers will have to tell you a lot more about what they are advising you to buy starting next week

Regulation Best Interest takes effect June 30, requiring broker-dealers to act in the best interest of their clients.

6 years ago
About $1.4 billion in stimulus checks sent to deceased Americans

About $1.4 billion in stimulus checks sent to deceased Americans

About 1.1 million stimulus payments were sent in error to dead people, as the U.S. government rushed to get financial help to Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic. A new report highlights methods the government can use to get that money back and avoid future errors.

6 years ago