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More workers plan to quit as better job opportunities open up

In what's being called the "Great Resignation," a record number of job openings has given workers the upper hand. 

3 years ago

Collecting unemployment? Most states re-impose a 'look for work' requirement

Laid-off workers didn't have to look for work to collect unemployment benefits early in the Covid pandemic. Most states have re-imposed the requirement.

3 years ago

Vanguard says it will give employees $1,000 to get the Covid-19 vaccine

Vanguard is offering its employees $1,000 to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.

3 years ago

Bezos' Blue Origin calls Musk's Starship 'immensely complex & high risk' for NASA moon missions

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin blasted NASA’s decision to award Elon Musk’s SpaceX the sole contract to build a lunar lander.

3 years ago

26 states ended federal unemployment benefits early. Data suggests it’s not getting people back to work

Data from payroll firms Homebase and UKG, similar to other recent studies, indicate state policies haven't pushed people back to work yet.

3 years ago

Minister Freeland releases final report with 34 recommendations on Open Banking from the Advisory committee

Department of Finance Canada | Kirsten Fraser | Aug 4, 2021 What is Open Banking? Open banking allows consumers and small businesses to securely and efficiently transfer their financial data among financial institutions and accredited third party service providers. This transfer gives consumers access to a more complete financial picture and other useful services to


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3 years ago

Robinhood surges 50% in second day of wild trading, up 100% this week

Cathie Wood purchased 89,622 shares of HOOD on Tuesday in ARK Fintech Innovation ETF, a position worth roughly $4.2 million.

3 years ago

Many Americans couldn't afford a $400 expense prior to Covid-19. How stimulus checks changed that

Even Americans without work were able to shore up their savings thanks to stimulus checks. But whether those balances will stay remains to be seen.

3 years ago

JPMorgan's new health business makes inaugural investment in start-up Vera Whole Health

Vera, founded in 2008, aims to improve outcomes for workers and reduce costs for companies by making primary care teams accountable for the health of employees.

3 years ago

SolarEdge shares surge after quarterly earnings top estimates

The residential solar power company’s shares gained on Tuesday morning following strong quarterly results.

3 years ago

Here’s where return-to-office plans stand now

A recent surge in Covid cases due to the delta variant have caused some employers to delay their return-to-office plans.

3 years ago

Senate infrastructure bill ends a Covid-era business tax break early

A $1 trillion Senate infrastructure bill unveiled Sunday would cut the timeline to claim the employee retention tax credit by three months, to Oct. 1.

3 years ago

Black women make nearly $1 million less than white men during their careers

Black women are paid an average 63 cents for each dollar paid to non-Hispanic white men. In effect, they must work 579 days to make what white men earn in 365. 

3 years ago

Investing some savings is one of the best ways to grow your wealth

Investors in their 20s are holding nearly as much cash as retirees, according to Personal Capital. There are better ways to grow that money.

3 years ago

SpaceX says Starlink has about 90,000 users as the internet service gains subscribers

SpaceX continues to add subscribers to its Starlink satellite internet service, with Elon Musk's company saying it now serves about 90,000 users globally.

3 years ago