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Fewer Americans could receive those $1,400 stimulus checks. Here's why

Fewer Americans could receive those $1,400 stimulus checks. Here's why

President Joe Biden has reportedly agreed to lower income thresholds at which new $1,400 stimulus payments will be capped. What that could mean for your check.

5 years ago
Cramer says post-Covid travel boom could be 'sky's the limit' and investors aren't ready for it

Cramer says post-Covid travel boom could be 'sky's the limit' and investors aren't ready for it

"It's going to be a boom here in this country, and I don't think people are ready for it," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday.

5 years ago
5 strategies to help you get back into the workforce after a career break

5 strategies to help you get back into the workforce after a career break

While the Covid pandemic may leave you feeling overwhelmed, there have been some positive changes as a result of the crisis — like a jump in remote jobs.

5 years ago
More than $45 billion in rental assistance could soon be available. Here's how to apply

More than $45 billion in rental assistance could soon be available. Here's how to apply

Renters struggling in the pandemic can apply for financial assistance to cover their missed payments. Here's what you need to know about accessing the cash.

5 years ago
The 2008 housing crisis left this real estate broker unemployed. Now she makes more than $100,000 as a trucker during the coronavirus pandemic

The 2008 housing crisis left this real estate broker unemployed. Now she makes more than $100,000 as a trucker during the coronavirus pandemic

April Coolidge used to work in real estate, but now she makes more money driving a truck than she ever did selling houses.

5 years ago
Shares of Rocket Companies are dropping after a 70% irrational pop in the heavily shorted name

Shares of Rocket Companies are dropping after a 70% irrational pop in the heavily shorted name

Rocket is one of the most heavily shorted names by hedge funds, with nearly 40% of its available shares sold short.

5 years ago
These 5 strategies can help you get back into the workforce after a career break

These 5 strategies can help you get back into the workforce after a career break

While the Covid pandemic may leave you feeling overwhelmed, there have been some positive changes as a result of the crisis — like a jump in remote jobs.

5 years ago
Timing your income tax filing just right could mean a bigger stimulus check

Timing your income tax filing just right could mean a bigger stimulus check

For some Americans, filing 2020 taxes before or after the latest federal Covid relief package is passed could change the size of their stimulus check.

5 years ago
How Verifiable Digital Identity Will Protect Your Post-Pandemic Privacy

How Verifiable Digital Identity Will Protect Your Post-Pandemic Privacy

Be[in]crypto | David Lucatch | March 2, 2021 In Brief COVID-19 has changed the very fabric of our world and how we live our daily lives. The use cases of user-controlled digital credentials are nearly limitless. We must continue to support regulation like GDPR in the EU, CCPA in California, PEPIDA in Canada, and others.


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5 years ago
Melvin Capital posts return of more than 20% in February, sources say

Melvin Capital posts return of more than 20% in February, sources say

The hedge fund at the center of the GameStop saga gained more than 20% in February.

5 years ago
Fintech start-up Hardbacon secures $1.1 million thanks to equity crowdfunding

Fintech start-up Hardbacon secures $1.1 million thanks to equity crowdfunding

Wealth Professional  | James Burton | March 2, 2021 Finance app Hardbacon receives boost to growth plan as it prepares to go public A Montreal-based fintech company has secured more than $1.1 million through the Frontfundr equity crowdfunding portal as it positions itself to go public. See:  Fintech Fridays EP51: Bacon and Eggs Hardbacon brought


The post Fintech start-up Hardbacon secures $1.1 million thanks to equity crowdfunding first appeared on National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada.

5 years ago
The oil industry is getting greener faster as U.S. policy shifts to climate change

The oil industry is getting greener faster as U.S. policy shifts to climate change

The greening of the American oil industry has gone into overdrive.

5 years ago
The oil industry is getting greener much more quickly as U.S. focus shifts to climate change

The oil industry is getting greener much more quickly as U.S. focus shifts to climate change

The greening of the American oil industry has gone into overdrive.

5 years ago
SpaceX is building a factory in Austin, Texas for Starlink satellite internet equipment

SpaceX is building a factory in Austin, Texas for Starlink satellite internet equipment

SpaceX plans to build a new factory in Austin, Texas in another expansion to the region from one of Elon Musk's companies.

5 years ago
Shares of Rocket Companies, a large short target of hedge funds, jump more than 40%

Shares of Rocket Companies, a large short target of hedge funds, jump more than 40%

The online mortgage provider currently has large short bets placed against it by hedge funds.

5 years ago