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Here’s Why Women are Hit Hardest by the Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone in some way, but women have been hit the hardest economically. In the U.S. and abroad, women have disproportionately lost jobs and income. More women are low-wage workers whose jobs are more likely to have been furloughed or eliminated. Or if they managed to keep their jobs, the demands […]

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Why Key Exchanges are Halting Trading of Russian Securities

Both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq have temporarily halted trading of Russian-related securities this week. The trading interruption is in response to sanctions of the U.S. and other nations on Russia as a result of the war in Ukraine.  Trading halts may occur due to major news, for technical reasons, or

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The Weekly Scan February 28, 2022

The Weekly Scan February 28, 2022

Welcome to the Weekly Scan. Here’s what we’re following for the week of February 28, 2022. War in Ukraine. Markets tumbled late last week as Russia invaded Ukraine, and Western and Asian nations enacted economic sanctions against Russia for its unprovoked attack. The sanctions include blocking technology exports, freezing financial assets, and preventing large state-owned

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Oh Hey, It’s (Online) Bill Pay: A Q&A

Oh Hey, It’s (Online) Bill Pay: A Q&A

You probably already know that paying your bills on time is important for sticking to your budget and maintaining a good credit score. If you don’t have a budget yet, this article can help you make one. But it can be tough to remember every expense and every due date.  That’s why Stash offers Bill

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The Weekly Scan February 21, 2022

The Weekly Scan February 21, 2022

Welcome to the Weekly Scan. Here’s what we’re following for the week of February 21, 2022. Remington’s settlement. Nine families of the people killed during the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School reached a $73 million settlement with Remington Arms Co., manufacturer of the gun used to kill 20 students and six staff members.

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The Weekly Scan February 7, 2022

The Weekly Scan February 7, 2022

Welcome to the Weekly Scan. Here’s what we’re following for the week of February 7, 2022. Dirty thirty. The nation’s total debt reached a record $30 trillion in February. Increased federal spending to combat the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic is thought to have contributed to reaching the milestone years earlier than anticipated. The

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Stash’s February 2022 IPO Calendar

Stash’s February 2022 IPO Calendar

Check out Stash’s initial public offering (IPO) calendar, which includes public offerings from the past month, as well as offerings expected in the next 15 days. We’ve included companies with a market cap of $500 million or more. These might be available on Stash’s platform once they trade on the stock market.* We’ll update this

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Building Financial Freedom and Wealth in the Black Community

Building Financial Freedom and Wealth in the Black Community

It’s Black History Month, a time to celebrate and support the Black community, while also reflecting on the financial obstacles faced by Black Americans.  In recent years, the history of racism towards Black Americans has received increasing attention, with companies and politicians making promises to address the many injustices still facing this demographic. Meanwhile, the

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When Markets Turn: Stay Invested, Stay Diversified

When Markets Turn: Stay Invested, Stay Diversified

Greetings Stashers, It’s been a while since I last wrote to you, but it’s important for you to hear my message today concerning the recent market downturn.  If you’ve been watching the market, you might start feeling a little anxious but it’s important not to focus on the short-term noise. The only guarantee I’ll ever

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The Weekly Scan January 17, 2022

The Weekly Scan January 17, 2022

Welcome to the Weekly Scan. Here’s what we’re following for the week of January 17, 2022. Overruled. The Supreme Court overturned a Biden administration mandate for Covid-19 testing and vaccines for workers at large businesses. The court decided last week that the rule represented an overreach by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the

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What Happens When Stimulus Money Runs Out?

What Happens When Stimulus Money Runs Out?

A savings surge caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is reportedly turning into a slump.  Median household checking account balances have fallen since the last stimulus payments that went out in the spring of 2021, according to Moody’s Analytics.  Over the last few months, as Covid-19 vaccines have rolled out, people have started returning to work

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Stash’s December 2021 IPO Calendar

Stash’s December 2021 IPO Calendar

Check out Stash’s initial public offering (IPO) calendar, which includes public offerings from the past month, as well as offerings expected in the next 15 days. We’ve included companies with a market cap of $500 million or more. These might be available on Stash’s platform once they trade on the stock market.* We’ll update this

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The Weekly Scan December 6, 2021

Welcome to the Weekly Scan. Here’s what we’re following for the week of December 6, 2021. Good for now? Congress reached a budget deal, called a stopgap spending bill, that will keep the government funded through mid-February, 2022. The bill, passed in both the House of Representatives and Senate on December 2, 2021, will maintain

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5 Tips for Saving Money on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

5 Tips for Saving Money on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two of the biggest shopping days of the year, are just around the corner. These are the days immediately following Thanksgiving, when consumers typically do the majority of their holiday shopping.  In 2020, holiday shopping arrived while the Covid-19 pandemic was in full swing, and before the widespread rollout of

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The Weekly Scan November 15, 2021

The Weekly Scan November 15, 2021

Welcome to the Weekly Scan. Here’s what we’re following for the week of November 8, 2021. Ask the audience. Elon Musk sold roughly $5 billion worth of Tesla stock last week, reportedly to cover tax withholdings for stock options. Before doing so, Musk polled Twitter users about whether he should sell 10% of his holdings

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The Weekly Scan November 8, 2021

The Weekly Scan November 8, 2021

Welcome to the Weekly Scan. Here’s what we’re following for the week of November 8, 2021. Flipping the script. Online real estate platform Zillow announced last week that it will close down its house-flipping business known as Offers, and lay off 25% of its workforce. Zillow used Offers to purchase homes and handle repairs, such

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