$150 Million in Debt to Be Forgiven for US Students Left Jilted by Shady Schools
Over 15,000 students have been left high and dry by shady for-profit schools since 2013 – but now, the Department of Education is canceling their debt.
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CEO Becomes First Crypto Billionaire to Pledge Bulk of His Wealth Towards the Greater Good
"Once a certain level of wealth is reached, there is little additional utility from spending more on yourself," said the 35-year-old CEO.
Man Wins Multi-Million Jackpot for Christmas Thanks to His Wife Urging Him to Check the Ticket
A self-employed construction worker has just won millions thanks to his wife's insistence on checking the lottery tickets hidden in his van.
World Bank Doubles Funding to $200 Billion to Fight Climate Change
The impressive sum is actually double its original 5-year financial investment plan that it set in 2015.
When Homeless Man Finds $17,000 Outside of Food Bank, He Turns It In So It Can Help Feed Others
Kevin Booth could have just taken the cash and run – but instead, he turned it in to the food bank volunteers so they could use it to help other people.
Secret Santa Pays Off $430,000 of Layaway Items at Walmart - Turns Out it Was Tyler Perry
Though the movie star says that he had tried to do the good deed anonymously, he was later outed as the Secret Santa.
Instead of Taking Their Share of Hospital Lotto Pool Winnings, Nurses Give It All to Two Struggling Co-Workers
Instead of using their lottery winnings to benefit all of them, these nurses wanted to use the cash to help two of their co-workers going through hardship.
Patagonia's CEO is Donating Company's Entire $10 Million Tax Cut to Fight Climate Change
"In this season of giving, we are giving away this tax cut to the planet, our only home, which needs it now more than ever," writes the CEO.
14 Tips for Getting Better Fuel Economy
With higher gas prices a recurring reality, you should know these tips that will help you reduce the amount of gas you use.
Sesame Street, PNC Bank Team up to Teach Kids About Money
A new project featuring Grover, Elmo, Cookie Monster and the gang aims to explain concepts related to the importance of earning and saving money. "For Me, for You, for Later," explains financial fundamentals in a way that preschool children can understand. The best part, DVDs and videos are available online and for free at PNC banks.
Author of "Artist's Way" Reveals How the Artist Can be Prosperous
Julia Cameron, best known for her landmark book on unblocking creativity, The Artist's Way, has a new book that answers the question, 'How can I live the creative life but still pay my mortgage?'
Home Prices Rise 10 Percent, Power US Optimism
Home prices surged during the first quarter at their fastest pace in nearly seven years, the latest sign of a sustained economic recovery. Consumer confidence also helped push stocks to a new high on Tuesday.
Comeback Nation: Why the U.S. Economy Is Much Stronger Than You Think
In America these days, if you are watching too much news, you're not getting the truth about the economy as much as political messaging and strategy. The truth is that the U.S. still has the strongest economy on the planet. America's performance should be measured against the current competition, not against the records it set in the 1990s or 2000s.
Mark Zuckerberg Creating a New Breed Of Silicon Valley Philanthropists
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerburg is the ultimate success story, and he is a generous guy. This is typical of the latest generation of wealthy entrepreneurs. Young donors are more interested in creating partnerships and being actively involved in their giving, unlike older philanthropists, who simply wrote checks every year.
Oil-le-lujah! Gas Prices Will Continue Falling in US
Great news for your wallet: Gas prices dropped this past month and are expected to continue their slide. The drop in crude oil prices today to below $85 a barrel further lubricated the trend downward, echoing last week's plunge below $76 a barrel. Prices at the gas pump, meanwhile, slipped to a national average of $3.58 per gallon
World Bank Raises $165 Million in Bonds for Women-Owned Businesses in Africa
The World Bank on Wednesday said its private sector arm issued about $165 million in 'women's bonds' in the first such sale by the development lender specifically aimed at raising money for businesses owned or run by women in emerging markets. Bonds tied to social or environmental targets are part of a new trend in social finance and follows a green sale of bonds to help cut greenhouse gases in developing countries.
New York Cab Driver Returns Bag of Cash, $32,859
a 71-year-old woman left a leather satchel filled with her life's savings in cash on the back seat of a cab. The driver knew what to do next. He turned it in to police.
A New Survey of Economists Offers a Bit Of Optimism for US Economy
The economic news in recent weeks suggests that the recovery has hit a rough patch, but at least one forward-looking review of the macro trend says the rearview mirror may be misleading, as the economists see moderately improving conditions in the second half of this year.
Global Economy Growing at Fastest Pace in a Year
The world economy is gaining strength as global private sector activity hit a one-year high in February, building on the gains of previous months. Momentum is growing in both service and manufacturing industries, with strong improvement in the United States leading the way, according to a new report by JPMorgan.
U.S. Retailers Report Solid Sales Gains for July
A wide range of retailers today reported sales figures for July that beat Wall Street estimates, including Target, J.C. Penney, Macy's, and Saks. Costco reported an impressive 10% increase in sales.
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