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The Best Work From Home Gadgets For Your Money (PART 1/2)
Working from home isn’t going anywhere. In a highly unscientific Twitter Followers poll, 50% of 118 respondents said they were never going back to the office. Data across the web both confirm and counters this finding. Working from home isn’t as difficult as many believed it to be but nor […]
Money Reimagined: Defanging FAANG – CoinDesk
Most people would be happy to have World Wide Web creator Sir Tim Berners-Lee’s wealth, which is reportedly somewhere between $10 million and $60 million. Yet, Berners-Lee’s net worth pales into insignificance against that of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who last week became the first person ever to be worth […]
With work shuttered, some have found a new way to make money: Internet odd jobs
Minutes after Kara Jones wakes up, she’s glued to her desktop computer, filling out surveys or being interviewed about website design. After her toddler goes to sleep at night, she pulls out her phone and sends videos to market research companies. Hardly a minute of Jones’ free time is not […]
17 Tech Accessories Under $50 That Are Worth Your Time (and Money)
Your smartphone and computer are always going to be the center of your tech life, but the right accessories will help you get the most out of them. Think about a phone without a case, or a computer without a nice set of speakers; the devices are great on their […]
Amazon Alexa Unit Pauses Hiring Amid Pressure to Make Money
(Bloomberg) — Amazon.com Inc. has paused some hiring at its Alexa division amid growing pressure to make money from the voice-activated digital assistant, according to two people familiar with the matter. The pullback began shortly after the pandemic gripped the U.S. in the early spring, the people said. For several […]
COVID-19 will hit colleges when students arrive for fall semester. So why open at all? Money is a factor.
Colleges that are reopening campuses this fall know they’re bringing a higher risk of coronavirus to their community. The questions aren’t really about if or when, but about how bad outbreaks could be — and whether having an in-person experience for students is worth the cost. With so much at […]
Money Experts Share the Smartest Ways To Boost Your Net Worth
Once you’ve reached the phase of your financial life when you’ve paid off your debts and have a healthy emergency fund tucked away in a savings account, it’s time to shift your focus to building your net worth. GOBankingRates spoke with four money experts on how they accumulated wealth, and […]
See How Much Money Warren Buffett, Dana White and 35 Other CEOs Are Pouring Into the Election
The November election could prove to be one of the most controversial ever when it comes to the American presidency. President Donald Trump is already sounding off that the election is ripe for fraud, with him questioning the reliability of mail-in ballots. Worth noting is that on a national basis, […]
L.A. County offering money to renters affected by COVID-19 pandemic
Rodolfo Cortes, 30, of El Monte and other tenant rights activists assembled in March at El Monte City Hall to demand that the City Council pass an eviction moratorium during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times) Los Angeles County renters who’ve suffered financial setbacks because of the COVID-19 pandemic […]
9 Best Grocery Delivery Services That Are Worth the Money
Grocery and meal delivery services are a convenient way to reduce trips to the supermarket — and spending on those unnecessary items that sneak their way into your cart as you shop. What’s more, these services make it possible to shop when it’s most convenient for you, whether it’s in […]
Miami men with Ukrainian political ties laundered money, DOJ says
The Department of Justice filed civil forfeiture complaints this week in Miami federal court accusing two Ukrainian oligarchs and their Miami-based associates of stealing money abroad and laundering it in the United States by moving it through a Ukrainian-owned bank and into Miami companies operating as “slush funds” for real […]
How to Earn Money Online
The jobs available for people looking to make money online run the gamut. On the internet, you can seek everything from full-time employment as a remote staff member to a work-whenever-you-want side hustle as a blogger or jewelry-maker. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has rattled the job market, online hiring is […]
Need extra income? Try these 3 simple ways to earn money from home
With nearly 50 million Americans unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic, many are looking for any way to earn money from home. NBC senior business correspondent Stephanie Ruhle spoke with TODAY’s Hoda Kotb about the best ways to help your bank account without leaving the house. 1. Make sure there’s […]
10 Great Ways to Make Money While You Study Abroad
Studying abroad can be an invaluable part of a college education, but you might be worried about the cost. Fortunately, it is possible to support yourself out of the country if you figure out how to make money while studying abroad. Some visas let you take part-time jobs, or you […]
How To Grow Your Money Safely During the Next Downturn
As long as there has been a stock market, there have been fears about a dramatic market sell-off. These fears came true when the coronavirus pandemic sparked a major crash in mid-March, leaving investors unsure of how quickly the market would recover. However, many stocks have bounced back to the […]
Schools Can’t Reopen Safely Without A Lot More Money. Congress Is Running Out Of Time.
WASHINGTON ― In a matter of weeks, millions of children will head back to school in the middle of a pandemic, leaving millions more parents filled with anxiety about risking their child’s health ― not to mention school staff ― to get an education. Public schools cannot safely reopen without […]
The woman who wants to make kids better with money
The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Louise Hill, founder of GoHenry, a banking business that provides debit cards for children. Standing on the touchline as her son played football, Louise Hill started moaning about how her kids’ […]
What if you were receiving the $600 every week and then it stopped? Your COVID-19 money questions, answered
It’s hard out there. And, in this time of uncertainty, USA TODAY is working to find answers to your money questions – anything from stimulus checks or unemployment benefits to your 401(k) or retirement plans. You can submit your questions here and read earlier answers below. We will be updating the Q&A, […]
Google, Amazon Funnel Money to Virus Conspiracy Sites: Study
(Bloomberg) — Digital advertising platforms run by Google, Amazon.com Inc. and other tech companies will funnel at least $25 million to websites spreading misinformation about Covid-19 this year, according to a study released Wednesday. Google’s platforms will provide $19 million, or $3 out of every $4 that the misinformation sites […]