Millions of people turning 18 from now will be able to withdraw money from Child Trust Funds for the first time. Children born from September 2002 were given vouchers by the government to invest for the future, with the money only accessible at the age of 18. The savings pots […]
Month: August 2020
Edited Transcript of 1508.HK earnings conference call or presentation 30-Aug-18 1:30am GMT
BEIJING Aug 31, 2020 (Thomson StreetEvents) — Edited Transcript of China Reinsurance Group Corp earnings conference call or presentation Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 1:30:00am GMT Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. I’m the secretary to the board, Zhu Xiaoyun, of the China Reinsurance. Welcome to China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation Limited […]
‘Antifa hunter’ gets 3 years for online racist threats
A Florida man who called himself “the Antifa hunter” as he waged an online campaign to terrorize and harass those who opposed his white supremacist ideology was sentenced on Monday to more than three years in prison. Daniel McMahon, 32, of Brandon, Florida, pleaded guilty in April to using social […]
NFL betting will be ‘business as usual,’ online casino software CEO says
The GAN CEO made the comment four days after several NFL teams canceled practices as athletes across the country protest what they see as injustice against Black people. On Thursday, the Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers were among the teams who […]
9 ways to prepare for the next COVID-19 lockdown
9 ways to prepare for the next COVID-19 lockdown After giving up spring break and summer barbecues, cooped-up Americans are looking forward to the day when things go back to normal. But COVID-19 isn’t like a natural disaster that strikes once, then fades away. Several states have paused or walked […]
‘Don’t make us write obituaries’
“Don’t make us write obituaries.” This is the jarring plea that editors at The Observer — the student-run publication that covers Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s University and Holy Cross College — made on the newspaper’s front page on Friday, August 21. After learning of the university’s decision to temporarily suspend […]
5 businesses that pivoted to new business models creatively during the pandemic
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group But wait—you don’t even want to check into a hotel? In some cities you can just call room service. They’ll bring the food to your house. Or goodies from the cake shop, supplies from the spa, or other merchandise. The big idea is that M.O. is […]
9 hidden dangers of owning a tiny home
Love the idea of a tiny house? Here’s what you need to know about the subtle and sometimes-hidden costs in these exercises in lilliputian living. They’re not all that new as a concept The tiny-house movement isn’t exactly new. Those in search of tranquility have long been seeking to carve […]
15 Ways to Save Money at Walmart
Sure, you know to look for generic brands and use coupons. But are you saving as much money as possible at Walmart? The chain is known for its low prices, but there’s no harm in making sure you’re getting the absolute best deal. Here are some easy ways to save […]
People Are Obsessed With This Online Shop’s Banana Bread That Sells Out In Minutes Each Week
From Delish Pre-pandemic, before everyone and her mother decided to participate in the banana bread’s quarenaissance, Allie Chernick–the baker behind Allie’s Banana Bread–not only managed to make the otherwise-sad loaves look aesthetically pleasing, but also had them selling out online in minutes. Minutes! Like, hungry folks on the internet have […]
Ride the Momentum with These 5 Stocks
I know I tend to go on about the long term, and how we must be really careful about buying into a trend that could end real fast, especially since the market’s at unprecedented highs and sentiments are going through the roof. But that’s basically one side of the story. […]
4 expert ways to speed up your computer and remove all the junk that’s slowing it down
The spinning rainbow wheel of death is one of the more frustrating sites in our modern world. Sure, you can refer to it as a beach ball if you’re feeling lighthearted. Or you can call that computer-freezing icon what it really is: the bane of your existence. System Mechanic addresses […]
AT&T Reportedly Weighing Options to Divest DirecTV Business
Canada secures millions of vaccine doses, but it likely won’t be federally mandated, officials say
Yahoo News Canada is committed to providing our readers with the most accurate and recent information on all things coronavirus. We know things change quickly, including some possible information in this story. For the latest on COVID-19, we encourage our readers to consult online resources like Canada’s public health website, […]
Robinhood Rise Brings Setbacks of Irate Traders, U.S. Probes
(Bloomberg) — Robinhood Markets has catapulted ahead of its online brokerage rivals with a smartphone app that has attracted an army of young investors. Yet with the company’s rise has come a litany of problems: trading outages, angry customers and regulatory probes. Over the first half of the year, U.S. […]
40 Fashion-Forward Face Masks To Express Your Personal Style
Fashion has always had a way of taking our core wardrobe essentials — outerwear, underwear, and everything in between — and turning them into statement pieces. Consider the trusty trench coat, for example, which was originally created to shield soldiers from the elements but, over time, turned into one of […]
Producers Guild Issues Protocols For Safe Return To Work
The Producers Guild of America has issued its protocols for the safe return to work on scripted and unscripted independent productions. The guidelines stress “regular testing” for COVID-19; workdays no longer than 10 hours; no COVID-related liability waivers; “absolutely no visitors” on set; the sanitizing of shared surfaces; proper ventilation […]
Klarna, Affirm and Brex Make List of Top Fintech ‘Unicorns’
In the 89-page report, CB Insights also identified the top venture capital-backed companies and said there are 66 fintech unicorns that have an aggregate value of $248 billion. Thirty-three are in the U.S. alone and include a variety of financial service providers for retail, health care and banking. Among the […]
A Week In Salt Lake City, UT, On A $1,600,000 Joint Income
Welcome to Money Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We’re asking women how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. Are you a student paying your own way through college? We want […]
Jim Gaffigan Shares What He Learned After Viral Rant Against Trump
Jim Gaffigan is sharing what he learned after he spoke out against Trump online, and frankly, it’s pretty scary Most of us know Jim Gaffigan. He’s a standup comedian known for being a “clean” comic, making jokes about being a father of five, being a Midwestern Catholic, and eating weird […]