Survey: Small US businesses want federal paid family leave
Among the many reasons the U.S. does not yet have federal paid family leave is the idea that it’s too expensive and burdensome for small…
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The newest fintech bank account is for the formerly incarcerated
If you were to look at fintech apps at random, you’d quickly spot ones that help you collect your paycheck earlier, settle up IOUs and…
New to Medicare? How to simplify choosing a Medigap plan
Between now and 2030, when the last baby boomers turn 65, about 10,000 people per day will officially become eligible for Medicare. That means 10,000…
Edmunds compares the Tesla Model 3 and Volkswagen ID.4
Introduced for 2021, the Volkswagen ID.4 is the German automaker’s first all-electric SUV and part of a new wave of electric vehicles for American consumers….
Tech review: How to choose between the new AirPods and the AirPods Pro
Love them or hate them, the folks at Apple certainly have a knack for seeing trends and creating products that take over a big chunk…
From cryptocurrency to cash: Ways to bank your digital coin
Cryptocurrency, the blockchain-based digital currency that has captured the interest of investors and financial service firms alike, has a challenging problem. It can be hard…
Survey reveals how brutal the market can be for first-time homebuyers
A survey captures in excruciating detail the ordeal faced by first-time homebuyers across the country as they deal with housing shortages. Whether it’s missing days…
Enjoy more retirement spending, less stress with a retirement income strategy
Most people nearing retirement must face down a ridiculous challenge embedded in our flawed 401(k) and IRA retirement system. After decades of saving for retirement,…
US mortgage rates mixed: 30-year unchanged at 3.1%
WASHINGTON — U.S. mortgage rates were mixed this week. The average rate on the benchmark 30-year, fixed rate home loan was unchanged from last week…
EU says economic recovery threatened by COVID-19 resurgence
BRUSSELS — The massive spike in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks is threatening the European Union’s recovery from the deep economic slump caused by last…