Texas Froze and California Burned. To Insurers, They Look Similar.
A deep freeze in February left Texas with billions of dollars in damage from cascading power failures that stranded residents in their dark and flooded […]
6 million people applied for unemployment a year ago. They're still near pre-pandemic highs
A year ago, almost 6.2 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits as the Covid pandemic ground life and business to a halt. New claims for […]
This musician makes $4,500 a month streaming her songwriting process on Twitch
Sereda, who performs under her last name, was ready to give up on music. She'd been trying to make it in L.A. for seven years, […]
Homeowners can now defer mortgage payments for an extra 6 months—here’s how to tell if you're covered
President Joe Biden directed federal housing regulators to extend mortgage forbearance programs for an additional six months and prolong foreclosure relief programs on Tuesday in […]
53% of small business owners don't expect to return to pre-Covid levels for at least 6 months
Nearly a year since the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses to scale back operations, business owners are still struggling to recover. About 53% of small business […]
Lawmakers allocate $13 billion to food assistance programs in an effort to alleviate hunger crisis
Lawmakers agreed to a $900 billion coronavirus relief package on Sunday, which includes $13 billion in funding to support food assistance programs, at a time […]
Nearly 46,000 businesses slashed 401(k) contributions during pandemic
About 8% of employers cut 401(k) contributions during the Covid pandemic, according to a Plan Sponsor Council of America survey. Another 1% are considering doing […]
Extra unemployment benefits may be delayed for weeks, even if Congress passes Covid bill
Congress is working on a Covid relief bill to avoid a year-end benefits cliff for millions of unemployed workers. Even if they meet that deadline, […]
Op-ed: Moving to a new state? If so, make sure those estate plans have been updated
After an interstate move, many people forget to review and update their estate-planning documents. State-by-state differences in matters around tax, inheritance, marital property and more […]
PERSONAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT DISRUPTORS: Here's what banks can learn from innovative providers reaping ROI from personal finance management tools
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The average cost of a Thanksgiving feast is the lowest price it's been since 2010
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic spurring shortages on grocery shelves and disrupting retailers' supply chains, the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner is down 4% this […]
The average cost of a Thanksgiving feast is the lowest price it's been since 2010
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic spurring shortages on grocery shelves and disrupting retailers' supply chains, the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner is down 4% this […]
Falling enrollment, lost tuition puts colleges in extreme financial distress
Revenue shortfalls from tuition and student housing are the greatest challenges colleges now face, according to a new survey of higher education leaders. Already, universities […]
Startups Are Now Choosing FinTech Over Traditional Banks For Personal Finance
Starting up a new business means that an individual has to cross several obstacles before the business can actually reach stability, break even and start […]
A guide to resources that can help you pay bills now, from rent to health care
About 52% of Americans still say that they're being financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, according to survey data from TransUnion. While some of those […]
How I came to the U.S. with $1,000 and built a net worth of $2.3 million
Growing up as a gay kid in India, I always dreamed of living in the United States. The only problem was that no one in […]
Former Shark Tank contestant reaches a breaking point as federal aid runs out
It's only getting harder for small-business owners to re-hire furloughed workers or to bring them back at prior wage levels. Shark Tank contestant Kelsey Moreira, […]
How much you’ll have for retirement if you invest $100, $500 or $1,000 a month, broken down by age
CNBC crunched the numbers, and we can tell you the amount that investing your extra cash will equal when you are ready to retire. Just […]
Life insurance companies are offering policyholders more time to pay their bills — but what happens if they die in the meantime?
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Applications for life insurance are on the rise—here's what you should know before you buy
Life insurance applications have been on the rise during the coronavirus pandemic. During the first half of 2020, application activity for life insurance rose 1.5% […]
How to help those affected by Hurricane Laura
On Thursday, Hurricane Laura hit Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 storm, bringing 150 mph winds and damaging storm surges to an area that's still […]
Here's who may be impacted by the post office slow down
The new leadership of the U.S. postal service has come under fire from lawmakers and advocates who worry that a slower mail system will affect […]
Here's who may be impacted by the post office slow down
The new leadership of the U.S. postal service has come under fire from lawmakers and advocates who worry that a slower mail system will affect […]
College students are buying stocks – but do they know what they're doing?
Michelle Gao is a student at Harvard University She tracked down some students who are investing in stocks to find out if what the critics […]