Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Do I qualify for a stimulus check? When will I get my stimulus check? Will I really get $1,200? Here’s what you need to know. Stimulus Checks As part of the CARES Act - the $2.2 trillion stimulus package - the federal government is sending stimulus checks (also known as Economic Impact Payments) to millions of Americans. There have been many assumptions about what this means, how it works, and how it impacts your wallet. Let’s set the record straight so you’re completely informed. Does everyone get a stimulus check? No. However, most Americans will receive a stimulus check. Well, how do I know if I get a stimulus check? If one of the following describes you, then you will get a stimulus check: You are a U.S. citizen or resident who filed federal income taxes for 2018 or 2019 if you meet the income thresholds ; You receive Social Security retirement, disability (SSDI), or survivor … [Read more...] about Everything You Need To Know About Your $1,200 Stimulus Check
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Korean design jumps on the K-history bandwagon with traditional motifs
"Good Luck Fish," lifestyle brand 2nd universe's updated version of the dried pollack tied with silk yarn tradition [2ND UNIVERSE] The city of Seoul has a fantastic collision of old and new. In between its modern buildings, the city boasts beautiful ancient palaces and traditional houses that harmonize with nature. Trendy buildings these days seem to be bringing that power of Seoul’s contrasting beauty into their designs as many of them have fused the modern with the traditional, like the renovated hanok (traditional Korean building) cafes in Samcheong-dong, or newer buildings that feature traditional Korean designs. Whatever the method may be, the vibe is still very natural, boosting the understated charm that represents Korea's capital city. Branching off of these efforts, many brands are taking on the challenge of mixing and matching traditional Korean elements while still staying up-to-date on trends. The following is a selection by the Korea JoongAng Daily of local … [Read more...] about Korean design jumps on the K-history bandwagon with traditional motifs
Here’s How The Coronavirus Stimulus Checks Will Be Cut
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline: The Senate passed the largest spending bill in its history late Wednesday night after six days of back and forth — a $2 trillion package that injects financial aid into all parts of the American economy — with one of the core tenets of the aid package direct cash payments to working Americans and here’s how that will work: The direct cash payments — originally proposed by GOP leadership and championed by Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin — are meant to help everyday Americans weather the coronavirus crisis and ignite a boost in spending. Under the Senate bill, American adults would receive a one-time direct deposit payment of $1200 each, and $500 per child (couples would receive $2400). The payments would begin to phase out for individuals making over $75,000 (the phaseout begins at $112,500 for heads of household and $150,000 for married couples) at a rate of $5 for every $100 in additional income … [Read more...] about Here’s How The Coronavirus Stimulus Checks Will Be Cut
How To Build Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Into The Foundations Of The Metaverse
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Nav Dhunay is the Head of Technology at ATB Ventures . The metaverse will make the internet a lived experience. As a result, we must build diversity, equity and inclusion into its foundations. More and more tech companies are investing heavily in the development of the metaverse because they understand that it will be the future of digital interactions. Industry leaders like Meta are keeping their investment in the metaverse strong. The New York Times reported that engineers on the Reality Labs team—the part of the company devoted to the development of the metaverse—largely avoided the layoffs the company experienced in recent months. Technology companies like Meta and Microsoft are not the only organizations investing in the early stages of the metaverse. INTERPOL has revealed a metaverse designed for law enforcement across the globe. And, in a completely different sector, footwear industry leader … [Read more...] about How To Build Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Into The Foundations Of The Metaverse
Eight Tips For Increasing Engagement With Your Business’s Instagram
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Though TikTok may be receiving a lot of press as of late, steadfast platforms like Instagram still reign supreme, with around 4.25 billion visits per month and 1.39 billion daily global active users alone. This means marketers and social media managers should always be thinking of ways to engage their followers and create meaningful content that will garner attention. But for new businesses especially, gaining traction on social media can be an uphill battle. To help, the members of Young Entrepreneur Council recommend eight tips for increasing engagement on your business’s Instagram and explain why these tactics are so effective no matter how large your following. 1. Define Your Brand Voice And Audience Define your brand voice and target audience before curating your content. Such a proactive approach will allow you to optimize budget usage for social media. Do you want to appeal to college students who are looking … [Read more...] about Eight Tips For Increasing Engagement With Your Business’s Instagram
InnovationRx: CVS Bid For Oak Street; Plus, Covid Strains In Beijing
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin InnovationRx is your weekly digest of healthcare news. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here . C VS Health announced its plans to acquire Oak Street Health in a $10.6 billion deal on Wednesday, as the pharmacy retailer and parent company of health insurer Aetna looks to expand its reach into primary care. As Forbes senior contributor Bruce Japsen writes , the move comes amid a broader primary care clinic buyout wave by other retailers. This includes Amazon’s $3.9 billion bid for One Medical in July and investments by Walgreens Boots Alliance and health insurer Cigna in VillageMD. The deal values Oak Street at $39 per share, which is 16% above the $33.68 share price at Tuesday’s market close. The Chicago-based company, which employs 600 primary care providers across 169 medical centers, enters into value-based contracts with insurers to manage the care of seniors in the Medicare program. The company … [Read more...] about InnovationRx: CVS Bid For Oak Street; Plus, Covid Strains In Beijing
Draft gaming rules: Dream Sports, MPL, Games24x7, others write to MeitY against IAMAI’s view
The companies said they have made some recommendations for the ministry's consideration through specialized gaming industry bodies. (Representative image) Four of India's largest real-money gaming startups - Dream Sports, Mobile Premier League (MPL), Games24x7 and Zupee - have written a letter to Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), expressing their disagreement with the recent statements of the industry association Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on the country's draft gaming rules, people familiar with the matter told Moneycontrol. These companies are part of the IAMAI's Gaming Committee. However, they allege in the letter that the industry body's recent statement on the country's draft gaming rules were "made without consulting us or providing us any information and we have raised a strong objection with IAMAI regarding the same". Moneycontrol has viewed a copy of the letter. On February 2, IAMAI had stated that the government's … [Read more...] about Draft gaming rules: Dream Sports, MPL, Games24x7, others write to MeitY against IAMAI’s view
Americans’ Shadow Financial Lives: Why Banks Don’t Know Jack (Or Jill)
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin OBSERVATIONS FROM THE FINTECH SNARK TANK A few years ago, I wrote something about how large banks were doing interesting things about learning more about their customers. It prompted a response from a credit union CEO who told me, “Big banks don’t know—and will never know—their customers as well as credit unions know their members.” My response: “Dude, you don’t know Jack.” I quickly added, “...or Jim or Jenny or Jill or any of your other members whose names begin with the other 25 letters of the alphabet. You know your members’ names, the names of their children, where they go to school, etc. That’s all well and fine—but you don’t really know their financial lives because you have a very limited view.” And that was a few years ago. Since then, Americans’ financial lives have become more complex. The proliferation of fintech providers has expanded the number of providers that consumers have accounts with, … [Read more...] about Americans’ Shadow Financial Lives: Why Banks Don’t Know Jack (Or Jill)