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Robinhood increases guardrails on options trading in the wake of a customer suicide

Robinhood increases guardrails on options trading in the wake of a customer suicide

Robinhood is making it more difficult to get access to its options offering in the wake of a customer's suicide last week.

6 years ago
If you inherited a retirement account, you need to think twice before you tap it this year

If you inherited a retirement account, you need to think twice before you tap it this year

The CARES Act gave owners of 401(k) plans and IRAs a little more flexibility if they're cash-strapped. However, the rules aren't quite as kind to inherited IRA owners, according to the American Institute of CPAs.

6 years ago
Black-owned businesses on working through coronavirus and unrest

Black-owned businesses on working through coronavirus and unrest

Island Pops and others saw greater exposure as consumers moved to learn more about and support Black-owned businesses around the country.

6 years ago
As Dems, GOP spar over student debt relief, here's what borrowers can expect in the coming months

As Dems, GOP spar over student debt relief, here's what borrowers can expect in the coming months

More politicians and consumer advocates are warning that Americans were already struggling with their student loans before the country fell into a recession, and that without deeper relief, millions of borrowers will face financial ruin.

6 years ago
Fed adds coronavirus scenarios to this year's bank stress tests

Fed adds coronavirus scenarios to this year's bank stress tests

The Fed has added three conditions that examine how banks would fare going forward:

6 years ago
While Dems and GOP squabble over extending $600 unemployment benefits, outdated technology may slow any solution

While Dems and GOP squabble over extending $600 unemployment benefits, outdated technology may slow any solution

Democrats and Republicans are fighting over the $600 a week supplement to unemployment benefits, which expires after July 31. One easy solution doesn't appear possible due to outdated technology.

6 years ago
IRS expands eligibility to take up to a $100,000 coronavirus-related withdrawal from IRA, 401(k)

IRS expands eligibility to take up to a $100,000 coronavirus-related withdrawal from IRA, 401(k)

The IRS released guidance on Friday, broadening the number of people who can take "coronavirus-related distributions" from their 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts.

6 years ago
Don't let the recession tempt you into these risky investments

Don't let the recession tempt you into these risky investments

Buying penny stocks like Hertz can offer a short-term upside, but such speculative investments are rarely worth the risk.

6 years ago
After Crowdfunding on FrontFundr, the Very Good Food Company IPOs on Canadian Securities Exchange

After Crowdfunding on FrontFundr, the Very Good Food Company IPOs on Canadian Securities Exchange

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Jun 19, 2020 The Very Good Food Company Inc. (CSE: VERY) has completed an initial public offering (IPO) on the Canadian Stock Exchange. Mitchell Scott, CEO of VGF, issued the following statement on the successful listing: “We were very pleased to see investors welcome our company to the public

6 years ago
Banking Needs 360-Degree View of Customer Journey

Banking Needs 360-Degree View of Customer Journey

The Financial Brand | Jim Marous | Jun 2, 2020 “Identity is the foundation that allows brands to deliver relevant messages, while reducing waste, customer churn and optimizing return on marketing investment,” said Ric Elert, President and chief operating officer at Epsilon. “When brands get identity right, it gives them a fighting chance to not

6 years ago
A tale of two recessions: Some Americans thrive as others suffer

A tale of two recessions: Some Americans thrive as others suffer

The recession is playing out much differently across wealth, race and gender divides. Some are bearing the brunt of the economic contagion, while others hardly feel a thing.

6 years ago
Gen Z borrowers are unaware of Covid-19 student loan relief programs, study finds

Gen Z borrowers are unaware of Covid-19 student loan relief programs, study finds

Gen Z may be in the dark about relief programs for their student loans. Whether you have federal or private loans, seek out the information to find what's available.

6 years ago
Oil prices tick up amid mixed signals from U.S. data

Oil prices tick up amid mixed signals from U.S. data

Oil prices ticked up on Thursday after U.S. oil product stocks shrank, providing bulls with ammunition ahead of a meeting between OPEC producers and their allies to discuss their future output strategy.



6 years ago
Wirecard investor DWS says has sold down position, considering legal action

Wirecard investor DWS says has sold down position, considering legal action

Asset manager DWS, the fund management arm of Deutsche Bank, said it has further sold down its position in embattled German technology company Wirecard and was considering legal action.



6 years ago
Amazon to hire 3,000 people in South Africa for customer service roles

Amazon to hire 3,000 people in South Africa for customer service roles

Amazon.com Inc is hiring 3,000 people in South Africa this year to provide support to customers in North America and Europe, it said on Thursday.



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