ORIENT, Ohio (AP) — The rye and rapeseed that Rick Clifton cultivated in central Ohio were coming along nicely — until his tractor rumbled over the flat, fertile landscape, spraying it with herbicides. These crops weren’t meant to be eaten, but to occupy the ground between Clifton’s soybean harvest last […]
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Find Higher Yields for Your Cash
There’s no way to sugarcoat it: Yields on savings accounts, certificates of deposit and other safe places to park your cash are disappointingly low, and interest rates will remain in the dumps for a while. In response to the coronavirus crisis, last spring the Federal Reserve slashed short-term rates back […]
42 hobbies you can actually turn into cash
Are you looking for new hobbies? A big hobby of mine has always been painting, drawing and just releasing my creative energy in any way that I see fit. Who knew these were hobbies that could make money? My hobbies have recently shifted from mostly painting to digital media and writing […]
Ways Americans are raising extra cash during the pandemic
What people are doing to stay afloat through COVID-19 A staggering 70% of Americans have been struggling to make ends meet this year, and with half of the 22 million who lost their jobs during the pandemic still out of work, many are turning to alternative sources of income […]
12 ways to make extra cash during the pandemic
Whether you believe the hysteria surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic or not, one thing is sure: The Coronavirus is impacting countless households when it comes to finances. Those who are brave enough to check the status of their 401K accounts have seen steady drops. Investors are scrambling. Events are canceled for the foreseeable […]
Brits being blocked from buying food and medicine as more shops say ‘no’ to cash
People have been left unable to buy basics such as groceries and medicine as a concerning problem with cash acceptance in the UK grows, according to Which? Shoppers have reported being told that cash is “a thing of the past” and some believe the coronavirus crisis is being used as […]
Senate Democratic hopefuls are raising serious cash. They’re also spending it.
Democratic Senate hopeful Jaime Harrison of South Carolina raised $57 million between July and September. Sara Gideon in Maine raised more than $39 million in that same period. And Mark Kelly in Arizona brought in $38.7 million. These eye-popping numbers shattered the previous record for fundraising, Beto O’Rourke’s $38 million cash haul in the […]
“Trumpcare” doesn’t exist. But Facebook and Google cash in on misleading ads for “garbage” insurance
“Trumpcare” insurance will “finally fix healthcare,” said an advertisement on Facebook. A Google ad urged people to “Enroll in Trumpcare plans. Healthcare changes are coming.” The problem is, there’s no such thing as “Trumpcare.” Facebook and Google have promised to crack down on lies and misinformation about politics in the […]
AMC Scrambling to Raise Cash as Coffers Could Run Dry by 2021
Text size The movie theater industry has been severely hit by business lockdowns and health restrictions on indoor gatherings. (Photo by Tom Cooper/Getty Images) Getty Images AMC Entertainment is scrambling to raise cash as it fights to survive a steep drop-off in attendance and a lack of blockbuster premieres. The […]
How Dirty Is Cash Anyway?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all become more aware of the many places germs can live, from certain surfaces of buildings to everyday objects. One frequently touched item that people are rethinking is cash. Over the past six months, many stores and restaurants have gone cashless, instead limiting forms of […]
CEOs make government Brexit deal plea after Covid cash squeeze curbs stockpiling
Getty Images Industry bosses today called on Government to thrash out a post-Brexit deal, warning that the cash crunch caused by coronavirus had left businesses unable to stockpile. Manufacturers, retailers and their suppliers are facing the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, but without the firepower to stockpile to ensure goods […]
More cash, less buzz for 2020 investment bank interns
By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – Buzzing trading floors, classrooms and networking drinks have been replaced by online projects, ‘hackathons’ and fitness sessions for the class of 2020 investment banking interns. Goldman Sachs <GS.N>, Morgan Stanley <MS.N>, Barclays <BARC.L>, JP Morgan <JPM.N>, UBS <UBSG.S>, RBC <RY.TO> and Citi <C.N> have […]
PayPal cites ‘death of cash’ as firm posts record earnings
PayPal shares jumped nearly 5% after market close on Wednesday as the payment giant announced record revenues of $5.26 billion for the second quarter, and said it added 1.7 million new merchants during this period. In a call discussing the results, PayPal executives said society has reached an “inflection point” […]
Cash and 21 Other Everyday Things Wiped Out by COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has radically altered nearly every aspect of everyday life that people once took for granted. Activities and commodities that were standard just a handful of months ago have become scarce, if not impossible to access. Everything from paper money and coins to buffet restaurants and live concerts […]