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American Express puts $40 million into a fund to provide loans to small business owners of color

American Express puts $40 million into a fund to provide loans to small business owners of color

The loans, which started going out this week, range from $5,000 to $100,000, depending on business need.

5 years ago
As small businesses recover from the pandemic, they face a new obstacle: finding workers

As small businesses recover from the pandemic, they face a new obstacle: finding workers

More than 40% of small business owners had job openings that could not be filled, a survey found.

5 years ago
Will your child’s school mandate Covid vaccinations?

Will your child’s school mandate Covid vaccinations?

Superintendents across the country say that schoolchildren will likely be encouraged rather than required to get a Covid vaccine once the FDA grants approval.

5 years ago
Why married couples must wait for tax refunds on $10,200 of unemployment benefits

Why married couples must wait for tax refunds on $10,200 of unemployment benefits

The IRS will start issuing tax refunds on unemployment benefits in May. Married couples who file a joint return may wait weeks or months longer.

5 years ago
Biden proposal will make free school lunch available to 29 million children every summer

Biden proposal will make free school lunch available to 29 million children every summer

The $1.8 trillion American Families Plan, unveiled by President Biden in late April, includes $45 billion to expand certain nutrition programs.

5 years ago
Social Security beneficiaries urged to file tax returns to get missing stimulus checks

Social Security beneficiaries urged to file tax returns to get missing stimulus checks

The Social Security Administration is urging beneficiaries who are still waiting on past stimulus checks to file tax returns in order to get their money.

5 years ago
Biden's $80 billion plan to beef up IRA audits may target wealthy small business owners

Biden's $80 billion plan to beef up IRA audits may target wealthy small business owners

President Joe Biden wants to increase funding for the IRS by $80 billion to boost enforcement for tax evasion. The move may spark more small business audits.

5 years ago
States must refund unemployment benefits they clawed back in error, Labor Department says. It may take a year

States must refund unemployment benefits they clawed back in error, Labor Department says. It may take a year

States asked hundreds of thousands of workers to repay their unemployment benefits during the Covid pandemic. Now, many will be getting refunds.

5 years ago
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin to launch first space tourism passengers on July 20 and auction off a seat

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin to launch first space tourism passengers on July 20 and auction off a seat

Jeff Bezos' space venture Blue Origin on Wednesday announced the first passenger flight for its New Shepard tourism rocket will be July 20.

5 years ago
Vice President Harris leading small business outreach in White House recovery plan push

Vice President Harris leading small business outreach in White House recovery plan push

Vice President Kamala Harris is taking on a leading role as an ambassador to small businesses, particularly in underrepresented communities. 

5 years ago
Hard-hit restaurants rush for a lifeline as $28 billion in grants go up for grabs

Hard-hit restaurants rush for a lifeline as $28 billion in grants go up for grabs

The National Restaurant Association projects that from March of 2020 through April of this year 110,000 restaurants have closed either permanently or long-term.

5 years ago
Market Capitalization vs. Market Value

Market Capitalization vs. Market Value

Learn more about market capitalization, market value, and how the two key investing terms differ. Continue reading

5 years ago
Cramer says he sold some ether after record highs to put toward an all-electric Hummer

Cramer says he sold some ether after record highs to put toward an all-electric Hummer

"I hold half my Ethereum yesterday ... and I put some money down to own a Hummer," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday.

5 years ago
More than 1 million new $1,400 stimulus checks have been sent. Here's who got a payment

More than 1 million new $1,400 stimulus checks have been sent. Here's who got a payment

The latest deployment of $1,400 stimulus checks brings the total number of payments issued to 164 million, or about $386 billion.

5 years ago
Bill and Melinda Gates apparently had no prenup. Here's why you should consider one, ultra-wealthy or not

Bill and Melinda Gates apparently had no prenup. Here's why you should consider one, ultra-wealthy or not

If you're going to get married, it can be worth considering how you and your spouse would each protect your financial interests in case you split up.

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