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The pandemic forced Americans to face unprecedented financial dilemmas. Here's how advisors have stepped in to help

The pandemic forced Americans to face unprecedented financial dilemmas. Here's how advisors have stepped in to help

Pro bono financial advice can give people access to professional guidance they wouldn't otherwise receive. During Covid-19, it has been a life saver for some.

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Covid 'long haulers' can face financial setbacks as they battle lasting symptoms

Covid 'long haulers' can face financial setbacks as they battle lasting symptoms

One year into the pandemic, some Covid survivors continue to battle symptoms and deal with the financial fallout of their persisting illness.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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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For better or worse, working from home is here to stay

For better or worse, working from home is here to stay

As companies increasingly adopt extended work-from-home policies, it could be years before recent graduates step foot in an office building.

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

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.

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

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.

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Federal judge in Ohio rules CDC exceeded authority with eviction ban

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.

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4 big changes are coming to the child tax credit

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.

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U.S. unemployment system fell short in early days of the pandemic. It could buckle again

U.S. unemployment system fell short in early days of the pandemic. It could buckle again

State and federal officials shored up the piping to deliver unemployment benefits over the past year. But structural problems mean it's still vulnerable.

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