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President Biden pledges to fix the racial wealth gap. Here are his plans

President Biden pledges to fix the racial wealth gap. Here are his plans

The median wealth for a white family was $188,200, compared to $24,100 for Black families and $36,100 for Hispanic families, according to the Federal Reserve.

5 years ago
Companies now have a new tax incentive to pay off workers’ student loans

Companies now have a new tax incentive to pay off workers’ student loans

Incentivized by tax breaks, some employers are slowly reducing the debt burden among workers by offering student loan repayment assistance. 

5 years ago
Improving Energy Efficiency using Modern Window Technology

Improving Energy Efficiency using Modern Window Technology

Guest Post | Feb 5, 2021 “An average Canadian spends approximately $130-$150 per month on gas and $125 - $160 on electricity, which makes it on average a total of $3,000 - $3,700 utility bills per year. This means utility bills, which cover a large part of your home or office heating and cooling, would


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5 years ago
Pivoting Effectively

Pivoting Effectively

When faced with crisis, startups can respond by considering a pivot in business model, product or service offering, and even how it raises capital. Continue reading →

5 years ago
Half of all Americans will bet on Sunday's Super Bowl

Half of all Americans will bet on Sunday's Super Bowl

Online gambling got a major boost from the Covid crisis, yet overall, Americans will wager $4.3 billion on this year's Super Bowl, a 37% decline from 2020.

5 years ago
Consumer watchdog sees surge in Robinhood complaints, some clients claim they can’t leave the app

Consumer watchdog sees surge in Robinhood complaints, some clients claim they can’t leave the app

FTC complaints show widespread frustration with Robinhood's customer service with some clients claiming they were unable to liquidate their accounts.

5 years ago
Crazy Rich Bitcoin Gold Rush:  Rise (and Fall) of BTC Billionaire Arthur Hayes

Crazy Rich Bitcoin Gold Rush: Rise (and Fall) of BTC Billionaire Arthur Hayes

Vanity Fair | Adam Ciralsky | Feb 4, 2021 The BitMEX cofounder created a cryptocurrency exchange that has traded trillions. Now he’s wanted by U.S. authorities, and insiders wonder whether he and his partners are villains—or victims of a two-tiered justice system that favors big banks over brash outsiders. Crazy Rich Arthur Hayes lives large.


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5 years ago
Fiscal stimulus prospects and strong earnings tailwind may propel stocks in the week ahead

Fiscal stimulus prospects and strong earnings tailwind may propel stocks in the week ahead

Stocks head into the week ahead with a tailwind, as investors focus on a hefty fiscal stimulus package and the solid earnings season.

5 years ago
Latino-owned businesses are achieving record growth, but big banks still won't fund them

Latino-owned businesses are achieving record growth, but big banks still won't fund them

Latino businesses are growing sales across industries faster that any other group of entrepreneurs, but national banks are still denying them loans.

5 years ago
Biden says next stimulus checks will be $1,400. How they could be targeted

Biden says next stimulus checks will be $1,400. How they could be targeted

President Joe Biden isn't backing down from sending $1,400 checks to Americans. But he says those payments could be targeted at people who need them most.

5 years ago
A $15 federal minimum wage is out of the latest stimulus package for now

A $15 federal minimum wage is out of the latest stimulus package for now

Senate Democrats on Friday advanced President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package, without a key part that would increase the minimum wage to $15.

5 years ago
Millions of Americans could miss out on free tax help due to Covid

Millions of Americans could miss out on free tax help due to Covid

Millions of low-income Americans could miss out on free help filing their taxes this year due to Covid.

5 years ago
SpaceX says its Starlink satellite internet service now has over 10,000 users

SpaceX says its Starlink satellite internet service now has over 10,000 users

Elon Musk's SpaceX disclosed on Thursday that its Starlink satellite internet service now has "over 10,000 users in the United States and abroad."

5 years ago
Fed's Mester doesn't see policy changes coming from GameStop saga

Fed's Mester doesn't see policy changes coming from GameStop saga

Mester said top regulators should be looking at the GameStop trading saga and how it is impacting markets.

5 years ago
U.S. is worst among rich nations for worker benefits

U.S. is worst among rich nations for worker benefits

Americans get less generous employee benefits than residents of peer countries, as judged by factors like healthcare and vacation days, according to Zenefits.

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