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Billions in federal rental assistance is still available. Here's what struggling renters need to know

Billions in federal rental assistance is still available. Here's what struggling renters need to know

Tenants who are still behind on rent payments should apply for federal assistance as soon as possible, as some states have run out of funds or will do so soon.

4 years ago
Here’s what you need to do if you can’t afford to pay your taxes by April 18

Here’s what you need to do if you can’t afford to pay your taxes by April 18

It's critical to file your tax return or an extension by the deadline, even if you can't cover the balance, experts say. Here's how to reduce penalties.

4 years ago
Activist investors are hunting targets in the SPAC market, but battles won't be easy to win

Activist investors are hunting targets in the SPAC market, but battles won't be easy to win

The once red-hot SPAC market is becoming a fertile ground for activist investors who push for changes at problematic companies and profit from them.

4 years ago
New UK report:  Access to financial services:  1 in 7 people are financial excluded

New UK report: Access to financial services: 1 in 7 people are financial excluded

LexisNexis | Apr 4, 2022 According to the World Bank, 1.7 billion, or around 30% of people across the globe lack access to useful and affordable financial services that meet their needs. Access to affordable financial services can play a huge contributory role in social mobility. Those with a basic bank account, for example, are


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4 years ago
Even small changes in the price of gas can cost you. Here are ways to save money at the pump

Even small changes in the price of gas can cost you. Here are ways to save money at the pump

Small changes in the price of gasoline may not seem like much, but it can add up to a big expense over the course of a year.

4 years ago
Ignite Accelerator (ex-Tendermint) launches with $150 million for Web 3 projects

Ignite Accelerator (ex-Tendermint) launches with $150 million for Web 3 projects

Block Crypto | Callan Quinn | Apr 12, 2022 Applications are open for a new Web 3-focused startup accelerator launched on Tuesday by Ignite, a core development team within the Cosmos ecosystem. Eleven investment partners have teamed up to support Ignite Accelerator to the tune of $150 million. They are Alameda Research, KuCoin Ventures, OKX


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4 years ago
Crypto Payments Report 2022:  How digital currencies are revolutionizing commerce, corporates and culture

Crypto Payments Report 2022: How digital currencies are revolutionizing commerce, corporates and culture

Checkout.com | Jess Houlgrave  | Apr 5, 2022 Checkout.com surveyed 3,000 businesses and 30,000 consumers worldwide to help us look more closely at the use of cryptocurrency in payments today and the key implications of this shift for merchant businesses. The outcome of this research is our Demystifying Crypto report, a comprehensive look at how


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4 years ago
U.S. households are spending an extra $327 a month due to inflation. Here are 5 ways to manage your money better

U.S. households are spending an extra $327 a month due to inflation. Here are 5 ways to manage your money better

Another month of rising inflation means Americans are paying more for everything from food to gasoline.

4 years ago
Toxic company culture is the No. 1 reason workers are quitting jobs, survey finds

Toxic company culture is the No. 1 reason workers are quitting jobs, survey finds

The Great Resignation is still going strong with one-quarter of employees resigning over the past six months, citing toxic company culture as the No. 1 reason.

4 years ago
ESG report:  Startups struggle on the E…but okay on the S and the G

ESG report: Startups struggle on the E…but okay on the S and the G

Sifted | Freya Pratty | Mar 31, 2022 When it comes to ESG, startups are good on the S and the G; but struggle on the E. Environmental, social and governance factors have gone from being a concern of specialist investors to a key part of mainstream investment strategy but, for all the talk, how


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4 years ago
Soaring gas prices are forcing some Uber, Lyft drivers off the road

Soaring gas prices are forcing some Uber, Lyft drivers off the road

Gas prices are up nearly 50% from this time last year, forcing many rideshare drivers to quit or scale back.

4 years ago
Record-high inflation could mean a bigger Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2023

Record-high inflation could mean a bigger Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2023

High inflation points to a bigger Social Security cost-of-living increase for next year. But that could change if rising prices get under control.

4 years ago
California considers a shortened, 32-hour workweek for larger companies

California considers a shortened, 32-hour workweek for larger companies

California legislators are calling for a 32-hour workweek for companies with more than 500 employees.

4 years ago
Some medical debt will continue to haunt consumers despite moves by White House and credit bureaus

Some medical debt will continue to haunt consumers despite moves by White House and credit bureaus

Efforts are afoot to reduce the impact of unpaid medical debt on consumers, yet more could be done, advocates say.

4 years ago
Is inflation crunching your budget? Here are 3 ways to fight back

Is inflation crunching your budget? Here are 3 ways to fight back

Americans are being squeezed in core areas of their budgets. But there are some things consumers can control.

4 years ago