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Budget reconciliation offers new opportunity for paid family leave. 'People have been imagining this forever,' expert says

Budget reconciliation offers new opportunity for paid family leave. 'People have been imagining this forever,' expert says

Covid-19 prompted the federal government to put a temporary paid family leave program in place. Now advocates are hoping a more permanent plan is on the way.

5 years ago
Krispy Kreme doubles its free doughnut incentive for vaccinations

Krispy Kreme doubles its free doughnut incentive for vaccinations

As coronavirus cases in the U.S. spike once again, Krispy Kreme doubles its free doughnut incentive for vaccinations.

5 years ago
PayPal is exploring a stock-trading platform for its U.S. customers

PayPal is exploring a stock-trading platform for its U.S. customers

PayPal is exploring ways to let users trade individual stocks, according to two sources familiar with the plan.

5 years ago
Delayed tax refunds prevent closure for grieving families during the pandemic

Delayed tax refunds prevent closure for grieving families during the pandemic

Millions of Americans have delayed tax refunds, and the issue may be worse for families with deceased loved ones. Here's how one family tackled the challenge.

5 years ago
Thinking about a working getaway? Here are the world's top 10 spots for 'workations'

Thinking about a working getaway? Here are the world's top 10 spots for 'workations'

British travel site Holidu has ranked the world's top spots for working vacations, measuring factors from days of sunshine to the monthly cost of rent.

5 years ago
Top Wall Street analysts think these stocks still have major upside after earnings

Top Wall Street analysts think these stocks still have major upside after earnings

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Microsoft & Target

5 years ago
Biden has canceled $9.5 billion in student loan debt yet forgiveness for all isn't necessarily coming

Biden has canceled $9.5 billion in student loan debt yet forgiveness for all isn't necessarily coming

The $9.5 billion of student loan debt the Biden administration has canceled so far this year isn't necessarily related to broader forgiveness.

5 years ago
An investor with a flair for tech could push Fiserv to the next level

An investor with a flair for tech could push Fiserv to the next level

ValueAct Capital has taken a $1.2 billion position in Fiserv. The financial services tech company is right in the investor’s sweet spot.

5 years ago
Restaurants grapple with vaccine mandate policies in historically tight labor market

Restaurants grapple with vaccine mandate policies in historically tight labor market

Big players in the industry like McDonald's and Chipotle have not yet mandated Covid-19 vaccines for restaurant staff.

5 years ago
Astra stock drops after cutting short rocket launch, with next attempt expected in the coming days

Astra stock drops after cutting short rocket launch, with next attempt expected in the coming days

Astra cut short its first launch attempt since the company went public, with the rocket's engines firing for a moment and then shutting down.

5 years ago
Watch Astra launch its first rocket since going public

Watch Astra launch its first rocket since going public

Rocket builder Astra Space is going for its first launch since the company went public, with the company also aiming to reach orbit for the first time.

5 years ago
Congress may change how tax preparers are regulated. Why that matters

Congress may change how tax preparers are regulated. Why that matters

There are currently no comprehensive federal competency standards for tax preparers. Some industry groups hope that can be changed.

5 years ago
The Great Resignation has prompted many workers to seek better opportunities. Here's what to think about before you quit your job

The Great Resignation has prompted many workers to seek better opportunities. Here's what to think about before you quit your job

As jobs open up, many workers are planning to seek new roles in the coming months. Here's what to think about before you leap at that next opportunity.

5 years ago
These tax credits could boost refunds for low-income families this year

These tax credits could boost refunds for low-income families this year

The child tax credit has meant monthly payments for millions of families. But in 2021, there are other expanded credits available that could boost refunds.

5 years ago
National eviction ban has been struck down. What renters need to know

National eviction ban has been struck down. What renters need to know

The CDC's eviction ban is no longer in effect. But struggling renters still have options.

5 years ago