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Biden will call for $30 billion more in rental assistance and extending eviction ban

President-elect Joe Biden will call on Congress to pass a range of protections and financial relief for Americans at risk of eviction or foreclosure.

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Biden’s stimulus proposal would boost these tax credits for families

President-elect Joe Biden's relief proposal would boost key tax credits for low-income families.

4 years ago

Biden unemployment plan: $400 weekly boost, extra benefits for six months

President-elect Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion economic package, the American Rescue Plan, would extend and increase unemployment benefits through September.

4 years ago

Biden calls to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour

President-elect Joe Biden will call on Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour as part of a $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package.

4 years ago

Biden calls for $30 billion more in rental assistance and extending eviction ban

President-elect Joe Biden called on Congress to pass a range of protections and financial relief for Americans at risk of eviction or foreclosure.

4 years ago

Investors are looking for some clarity from the upcoming earnings season, but likely won't get it

Strong 2021 earnings guidance is critical to confirm the foundation of the rally.

4 years ago

Investors are looking for some clarity from the new earnings season, but likely won't get it

Strong 2021 earnings guidance is critical to confirm the foundation of the rally.

4 years ago

Many workers will get 4 extra weeks of unemployment benefits. Here's how

The $900 billion Covid relief law extends two unemployment programs by 11 weeks. Many workers will get an additional four weeks, into the second week of April.

4 years ago

Mega Millions surges to $750 million. Here are some tips if there's a winner in the next drawing

With no ticket matching all six numbers drawn Tuesday night, the top prize has soared to $750 million. Powerball's jackpot, meanwhile, is $550 million.

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Savings interest rates hit rock bottom just as Americans stash away more cash

The coronavirus crisis has Americans hoarding more money than ever and earning less on it.

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The Rise in Big Tech and Fintech Credit

NCFA | Samuel He | Jan 13, 2021 As a Gen Z, technology has played a big role in my everyday life ever since I was young and now as a remote intern at NCFA, I’m excited to share some research and insights on Big Tech and Fintech credit markets. Big Tech and its expanding


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MPs warn buy now, pay later firms ‘could be the next Wonga’

The Guardian | Kalyeena Makortoff | Jan 12, 2021 More than 70 cross-party MPs are calling for regulation of buy now, pay later firms such as Klarna and Clearpay, which they say could be “the next Wonga waiting to happen.” The group is planning to table an amendment to the financial services bill on Wednesday


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Black and Hispanic Americans pay twice as much in bank fees as Whites, survey finds

Black adults report shelling out an average of $12 a month and Hispanics are paying $14 a month, on average, Bankrate found. Whites pay an average of $5.

4 years ago

How to vet budgeting and investing apps before you hand over your information

There are thousands of free or low-cost personal finance applications people can use for saving, investing and more. Here's what to know before you download.

4 years ago

Aerojet Rocketdyne completes first AR1 rocket engine, but won't test fire until at least 'late 2022'

Aerojet Rocketdyne finished building the first of its AR1 engine series, but lacks both a customer and plans to test fire until at least late 2022.

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