Yelp to launch search tool attribute for Black-owned businesses
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
Dow sinks 1,800 as virus cases rise, deflating optimism
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Thursday as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease.
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Thursday as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease.
PayPal pledges $530M to support minority-owned businesses in US, YouTube launches $100M creator fund
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Trump administration opposes $600 unemployment benefits extension
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
CrossFit CEO resigns after racial comments following George Floyd's death
The founder of CrossFit is retiring following racial comments he made about inequality protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
The founder of CrossFit is retiring following racial comments he made about inequality protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
Coronavirus pandemic may spur higher college acceptance rates
Colleges are anticipating problems due to low enrollment rates, but for students, it could spell opportunity.
Colleges are anticipating problems due to low enrollment rates, but for students, it could spell opportunity.
Reebok terminates partnership with CrossFit HQ after CEO’s comment on George Floyd
Reebok announced it will be terminating its partnership with CrossFit after their CEO posted a tone deaf comment on Twitter regarding George Floyd.
Reebok announced it will be terminating its partnership with CrossFit after their CEO posted a tone deaf comment on Twitter regarding George Floyd.
BP to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide amid COVID-19 pandemic
Chief Executive Bernard Looney said that the cuts will affect office-based roles in BP’s global workforce of 70,000 people and come mostly this year.
Chief Executive Bernard Looney said that the cuts will affect office-based roles in BP’s global workforce of 70,000 people and come mostly this year.
Trader Joe’s, Costco, Whole Foods have best coronavirus safety measures among grocery stores: Survey
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
Reddit co-founder resigns from board, urges company to fill seat with black candidate
Alexis Ohanian said he also intends to use future earnings on Reddit stock to serve the black community and pledged to donate $1 million to Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp.
Alexis Ohanian said he also intends to use future earnings on Reddit stock to serve the black community and pledged to donate $1 million to Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp.
Should you refinance into a 30-year or 15-year mortgage during coronavirus?
Refinancing your home loan could save you money in the long run, but financial struggles could make it difficult to qualify.
Refinancing your home loan could save you money in the long run, but financial struggles could make it difficult to qualify.
JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
Should you continue paying private student loans if payments are suspended?
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
Mortgage relief options — refinance or loan modification?
If you want to save money on your mortgage, find out if a refinance or loan modification is a good option for you.
If you want to save money on your mortgage, find out if a refinance or loan modification is a good option for you.
Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
Interest rates are low right now — do these 3 things to earn more money
With interest rates in decline, where can a saver go to pad their portfolio? These three landing spots make the grade.
With interest rates in decline, where can a saver go to pad their portfolio? These three landing spots make the grade.
Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Mortgage interest rates vary by lender — how to compare offers
Want to save money on your monthly mortgage payment and over the long haul? Comparison-shopping is the key.
Want to save money on your monthly mortgage payment and over the long haul? Comparison-shopping is the key.
Pay off student loans faster (and save money) during coronavirus — 4 things you can do
Take advantage of student loan forbearance to pay down more of your loan.
Take advantage of student loan forbearance to pay down more of your loan.
How to choose the best student loan refinancing offer
Refinancing your student debt could save you cash. Here’s how to go about it right.
Refinancing your student debt could save you cash. Here’s how to go about it right.