Career NewsWalmart Will Pay Cash Bonuses To Hourly Employees During CoronavirusDerek MajorMarch 21, 2020March 20, 2020 by Derek MajorMarch 21, 2020March 20, 202001427 Walmart announced Thursday it would use more than $350 million to pay cash bonuses to its hourly employees for working during the coronavirus pandemic.
EducationScholly Launches COVID-19 Student Relief Fund to Provide Families In Need With CashSelena HillMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Selena HillMarch 20, 2020March 20, 202005090 The scholarship app launched the Scholly COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide low-income students and parents with $200 to help get supplies and groceries.
Education Money NewsNew York To Freeze Student and Medical Debt PaymentsDerek MajorMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Derek MajorMarch 20, 2020March 20, 202001288 Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York Attorney General Letitia James have announced the state will not collect on medical or student debt for at least
Career NewsAmazon Worker Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Customers Begin To WorryDerek MajorMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Derek MajorMarch 20, 2020March 20, 20200920 After an Amazon warehouse worker tested positive for the coronavirus, customers are beginning to wonder if their packages may have the virus on them.
Education NewsAT&T Donates $10 Million to Help Through Coronavirus School ClosuresDana GivensMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Dana GivensMarch 20, 2020March 20, 202002399 AT&T is creating a $10 million fund to help provide schools online learning resources amid school closures.
MoneyThe Fed’s COVID-19 Policy Actions Are Treating the Symptoms, Not the ProblemWilliam Michael CunninghamMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by William Michael CunninghamMarch 20, 2020March 20, 202001760 The Fed’s recent policy moves in response to COVID-19 failed because they have focused on the symptoms, not the cause, of the crisis
LifestyleErykah Badu To Perform Quarantine Concert Series From Her BedroomCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 20, 2020March 20, 202003649 Erykah Badu is planning an interactive live stream experience, or a “quarantine concert series,” for her fans starting this weekend. The cost: $1
MoneyRepublicans Are Pushing for $1,200 Coronavirus Checks. Do You Qualify?Selena HillMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Selena HillMarch 20, 2020March 20, 202002320 Under a Senate GOP proposal, certain individuals would receive a check of up to $1,200, but wealthier Americans and poor people would not be as
Entrepreneurship Sisters Inc WomenCamille Rose Pays Homage to Madam C.J. Walker by Recreating Her First-Ever ProductLydia BlancoMarch 20, 2020March 25, 2020 by Lydia BlancoMarch 20, 2020March 25, 202005176 Janell Stephens, founder and CEO of Camille Rose, is paying homage to Madam C.J. Walker with the launch of the Camille Rose Wonderful Hair Grower.
EntrepreneurshipCoronavirus Could Sock The Franchising Industry Hard, Potentially Closing Up To 30,000 UnitsJeffrey McKinneyMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Jeffrey McKinneyMarch 20, 2020March 20, 202002031 New analysis from FRANdata shows the coronavirus impact on franchising could lead to unit loss of 7,800 and 173,000 job losses