Giving back is more important than ever as the coronavirus pandemic has upended the lives of millions across the globe. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are a great way to save money on holiday gifts, the profits frequently go to major retailers, not local businesses or those in […]
Month: November 2020
How to open a bank account online
How to open a bank account online Opening a bank account used to be a big ordeal. You had to put on presentable clothes, wait in line at your local branch and try your best to read all the fine print with a bank employee looking over your shoulder. Thankfully, […]
Florida issues new emergency COVID order on public schools
Parents fearing they might have to send their children back to in-person classes despite their coronavirus concerns can relax. The Department of Education on Monday released a new emergency order that keeps live, remote classes available as an option for the second semester of classes, along with the funding that […]
4 Branding Tips From Gary Vaynerchuk and Entrepreneurs Who Built Brands the World Can’t Ignore
November 30, 2020 9 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The pandemic has created the most competitive digital landscape the world has ever seen. Whether for your company or for yourself, it’s never been more crucial to build your personal brand. To sell yourself to a world […]
In the wake of the 2020 presidential election, here’s how business leaders can make America fairer, faster
“Two steps forward, one step back.” I hear that a lot lately. A cynic may regard this kind of progress as slow going, and each of us this year is allowed more cynicism than maybe we’d have before. But with new potential on the horizon – a new administration, a […]
Protests erupt in France over bill that would restrict filming and publishing images of police officers
PARIS (AP) — French activists fear that a proposed new security law will deprive them of a potent weapon against abuse — cellphone videos of police activity — threatening their efforts to document possible cases of police brutality, especially in impoverished immigrant neighborhoods. French President Emmanuel Macron’s government is pushing […]
How Much Does A Home Warranty Cost?
Adobe Stock When homeowners buy a home warranty, they have extra support to shoulder the costs of unexpected repairs on home systems and appliances. However, with numerous companies claiming to offer the best protection, finding the right coverage can be challenging when comparing cost versus value. You can make an […]
How your child’s letter to Santa can raise money for Make-A-Wish
ROANOKE, Va. – During the season when so many people make holiday wishes, a nonprofit in the business of granting them year-round is asking for your help. Simply by writing a letter to Santa, you can help Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia. It might already be one of your family’s holiday traditions, […]
Extension offers town hall to help businesses make year-end decisions
Reyna Mendez, business development instructor with University of Nevada, Reno Extension, will lead the online small business town halls Dec. 2 and Dec. 9.Cooperative Extension As a year with unprecedented challenges for small businesses comes to a close amid another COVID-19 surge, University of Nevada, Reno Extension will offer a free online […]
Wish IPO: 5 things to know about the mobile e-commerce company
ContextLogic Inc., the parent company to mobile e-commerce platform Wish, has filed for an initial public offering amid a massive shift to online shopping during COVID-19. With 100 million monthly active users in more than 100 countries, Wish WISH, says it is the most downloaded shopping app, and aims to […]
Kinjil Mathur, Chief Marketing Officer at Squarespace, on Work Fashion
In a bi-weekly series, we’re asking female executives, founders, CEOs—basically, boss ladies—about their “power suit” a.k.a. the outfit they wear every day for easy dressing to conquer whatever the job throws at them. When you get the chance to speak to powerful leaders in their fields, you use the opportunity […]
Detroit Pistons reach agreements with DraftKings, FanDuel
The Pistons are getting into the online sports-betting game. The team announced Monday multi-year agreements to make both DraftKings and FanDuel the official sports-betting partners. The agreements will allow each sports-betting giant to use the Pistons’ logos in their marketing and the Pistons will promote both companies in Little Caesars […]
Giving Tuesday reminder: Most people fail to take these 3 basic steps before they donate to charity
Three quick steps will help you make the most of your donations on Giving Tuesday. MarketWatch photo illustration/iStockphoto Americans will have no shortage of worthy causes to support this Giving Tuesday, but before clicking the donate button on Dec. 1, it’s worth hitting pause to make sure your dollars will […]
Why You Should Retain CNO Financial (CNO) in Your Portfolio
TipRanks Billionaire Israel Englander Pours Money Into 2 “Strong Buy” Stocks Following the wild ride that was 2020, where does the market go from here? Major strides have been made in the COVID-19 vaccine race, yet the near-term picture remains unclear, blurred by the virus’ resurgence and the stimulus stalemate […]
Christmas shopping: Americans spending slightly more on gifts during pandemic, poll suggests
‘The New Retail’ Author Michael Zakkour discusses the retail industry expecting to see mass spending on Cyber Monday after a record $9 billion was spent on Black Friday. Americans are expected to spend slightly more on holiday gifts during the coronavirus pandemic compared to last year. Consumers will spend an estimated […]
How to Get Your Partner to Exercise With You
Sick of clean eating, perfect gym outfits, and chiseled abs? A Swole Woman is here to help you be healthy, enjoy carbs, and get jacked. Dear Swoley, I miss being accountable to going to workout classes with my friends, and I used to thrive on hangouts as a way of […]
In A Pandemic Here Are The Key Components To Bringing Your Business Online
TipRanks Billionaire Israel Englander Pours Money Into 2 “Strong Buy” Stocks Following the wild ride that was 2020, where does the market go from here? Major strides have been made in the COVID-19 vaccine race, yet the near-term picture remains unclear, blurred by the virus’ resurgence and the stimulus stalemate […]
What Biden May Do for Your Finances and How to Make Money
© NerdWallet Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion of how the incoming Biden administration might affect your personal finances. Then we pivot to this week’s question from Billy. They ask, “How do I get my hands […]
Refinancing your mortgage? 5 questions you should ask first
With interest rates low, homeowners may opt to refinance – but not without a good review of potential outcomes. (iStock) U.S. homeowners are on a refinancing binge in 2020, with mortgage refinance rates up by 98% from mid-November 2019 to the same period in 2020, according to the Mortgage Bankers […]
Offers on Apple Macbook, HP Envy, Microsoft Surface and more
Whether it’s for working from home, gaming or studying at uni, now is the time to invest (The Independent ) The Black Friday weekend is drawing to a close, but you’ve still got today, Cyber Monday, to make the most of the sales, which is the perfect time to save […]