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Main Street looks ahead to PPP relaunch as Covid outbreak grows more severe

Lending advocates are hopeful the funding will help to bridge the gap for small companies and minority-owned businesses that may have missed out last year.

4 years ago

There's nearly $1 billion combined in Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots

The Mega Millions jackpot is now a whopping $510 million for Friday night's drawing and Powerball's top prize isn't far behind at $470 million.

4 years ago

Happy Fist Bumper: Community Raising Funds for Tim Hortons Worker

CTV News | Katherine DeClerq | Jan 6, 2021 TORONTO -- An Ontario Tim Hortons worker set to receive a large payout thanks to a community crowdfunding effort says he plans on sharing some of the funds with his teammates and donating some to others in need. Hundreds of people have contributed to a GoFundMe


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4 years ago

Student loan debt forgiveness could be closer than ever, but challenges still remain

With Democrats in control of the White House and Congress, student debt forgiveness stands a better shot of becoming a reality for millions of Americans. 

4 years ago

'There's not enough stocks to go around' — Cramer says that's a key factor in market rally

"People want to own stocks and there is not enough stock," which is helping fuel the market rally, CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

4 years ago

Paypal Backs Expense Management Fintech Divvy to Unicorn Valuation at $1.6 billion

Bloomberg | Jennifer Surane | Jan 5, 2021 Divvy, the financial-technology company that offers corporate cards and expense-management software to small businesses, said it’s now valued at $1.6 billion after raising money from investors including PayPal Holdings Inc. The $165 million fundraising round, which also included participation from previous backers including NEA and Pelion Venture


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4 years ago

Covid-19 accelerated retirement moves as people fled these high-tax states during 2020

New Jersey took top honors as the state with the most outbound moves in 2020, according United Van Lines. New York and Illinois round out the top three.

4 years ago

How the $600 stimulus checks could affect your tax refund this year

If you're missing a stimulus check, you can claim it as a credit on your upcoming tax return. But that doesn't necessarily mean you will get a bigger refund.

4 years ago

Biden will call on Congress to forgive $10,000 in student debt for all borrowers

Biden will extend the payment pause for student loan borrowers and ask Congress to cancel $10,000 of the debt per borrower, an aide told reporters Friday.

4 years ago

The next round of PPP loans will soon be available. Here's what you need to know to apply

The latest coronavirus relief bill allocated $285 billion to another round of the Paycheck Protection Program. Here's how small businesses should prepare.

4 years ago

Why the stock market is looking past the Washington turmoil and keeps going higher

Despite the chaos at the Capitol, the S&P 500 closed Wednesday at a new high, which baffled some observers.

4 years ago

Congress approves $25 billion in rental assistance. Here's how to apply

Congress has established a $25 billion fund to help people who've fallen behind on their rent in the pandemic. Wondering if you qualify, and how to apply?

4 years ago

Mega Millions jackpot is now $490 million while Powerball is $470 million

If you're daydreaming about how you'd use such a windfall, be aware that winning is not as simple as claiming the money and going on with your life.

4 years ago

If you aren't thrilled with your Medicare Advantage Plan, now is the time to swap it or drop it

If your Advantage Plan is not a good fit for 2021, a window of opportunity to switch or ditch it runs through the end of March.

4 years ago

The stock market is looking past DC turmoil and keeps going higher. Here's why

Despite the chaos at the Capitol, the S&P 500 closed Wednesday at a new high, which baffled some observers.

4 years ago