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4 big changes are coming to the child tax credit

The $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill would give families, especially low earners, a bigger child tax credit. Here's what the American Rescue Plan would change.

3 years ago

Federal judge in Ohio rules CDC exceeded authority with eviction ban

A federal judge in Ohio has ruled that the government overstepped its authority when it banned evictions across the country.

3 years ago

The coronavirus pandemic has eroded women’s bargaining power at work. What they can do to change that

Women have become 12.1% less comfortable asking for a raise amid the pandemic, more than men, according to a study by Indeed Hiring Lab.

3 years ago

Wharton's Jeremy Siegel sees stock market up another 10% this year as Covid stimulus adds fuel

The latest Covid stimulus bill will help the U.S. economy roar, allowing the stock market to overcome rising bond yields, longtime bull Jeremy Siegel told CNBC.

3 years ago

Koho secures $70 million Series C to scale adoption of its digital banking services

Betakit | Meagan Simpson | Mar 11, 2021 Koho has secured $70 million CAD in Series C financing, which sources estimate put its post-money valuation at $300 million. The Toronto FinTech startup raised the capital from TTV Capital, Drive Capital, and Portag3 Ventures as it aims to increase the utility and adoption of its alternative


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3 years ago

There’s still time to change your Medicare Advantage Plan for 2021. How to do it

Medicare beneficiaries who want to switch to a different Advantage Plan or drop it altogether can do so through the end of March.

3 years ago

House lawmakers introduce plan to extend Paycheck Protection Program as deadline nears

On Thursday, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act, which would extend the program deadline to May 31.

3 years ago

NCFA Announces 7th Annual FFCON21 Digital ‘Breaking Barriers’ FinTech Conference

NCFA Canada | FFCON21 Team | March 11, 2021 FFCON21 to connect HR talent and explore accelerated Fintech trends and innovations paving the way to mass adoption and scale TORONTO — March 11, 2021 — The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA), organisers of Canada’ foremost Fintech conference, is pleased to announce the return of


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3 years ago

Government will fully cover laid-off workers' COBRA premiums through September

The government will pay for laid off workers to maintain their employer-sponsored health insurance through September.

3 years ago

It cost Americans more than $66 million to cash their first stimulus checks. Why that could happen again with the $1,400 payments

Some people who received $1,200 stimulus checks in the mail turned to check cashers instead of banks. Research shows they paid a hefty price.

3 years ago

Warren Buffett's net worth surpasses $100 billion for the first time as Berkshire shares hit record

The 90-year-old Warren Buffett's fortune topped $100 billion as his massive stake in the conglomerate ballooned with shares hitting record highs.

3 years ago

Yelp data shows almost half a million new businesses opened during the pandemic

Yelp data scientist Justin Norman told CNBC he also sees a comeback "through the 260,000 businesses that have been able to reopen after temporarily closing."

3 years ago

Student loan forgiveness is now tax-free. What that means for borrowers if Biden cancels the debt

Student loan forgiveness is now tax-free thanks to a provision included in the $1.9 trillion federal coronavirus stimulus package.

3 years ago

Stimulus checks and expanded tax credits: Here’s how much money you could end up with

The Covid-relief package, called the American Rescue Plan and nearing final congressional approval, will deliver much-needed income to struggling households.

3 years ago