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Cities With the Most Successful Blue-Collar Workers After losing jobs in December and beginning the new year with only a meager increase in employment, the U.S. added 916,000 jobs in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). BLS data shows that some blue-collar industries have more than rebounded from last spring—employment in residential […]
Restaurant Revitalization Fund This program provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. Registration for the SBA application portal is now open. Applications will open on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon ET. See How to apply for more detail. Program details The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization […]
Preparing students for jobs in the future by closing the digital divide now Education plays a significant role in preparing students for career and financial opportunities in the future. At Intuit, we believe addressing inequality in the classroom today helps expand possibilities for job and financial opportunities in the future. Our Prosperity Hub program partners […]
Understanding the Main Types of Unemployment You’ve probably heard unemployment rates talked about often in the news, especially recently, as the COVID-19 pandemic brought the economy to a halt, and tens of millions of Americans ended up without work. Many people also have personal experience with unemployment, whether because they lost a job themselves or […]
The 12 Best Investing Apps for Beginners to Try in 2021 When it comes to taking control of your financial future, investing is one way to diversify your income and grow your wealth. However, if you’re new to investing, figuring out the best way to get started can be daunting. Now thanks to technology, investing […]
What is a Recession? Are We in One or Close to One? For many, the idea of a recession can be extremely unsettling. In fact, it’s been a little more than a decade since Americans faced one of the worst recessions in history: The Great Recession of 2008 that was fueled by the collapse of […]
Get insights and take action on changing customer behavior With free measurement tools from Google, you can get insights into how customer behavior has changed due to COVID-19 and then take action to update your marketing strategy. Read more to learn about how to get started, and for specific tips to help your business navigate […]
Teaching Financial Literacy Through Play with Minecraft: Education Edition Were you taught about money matters in school? Financial literacy is often overlooked in K–12 education, but it sets students up for success and security as they make decisions in adult life. Canadian Learning Experience Designer Blaise Patterson recognized an opportunity for learning and decided to […]
What are breadcrumbs? Why are they important for SEO? Breadcrumbs are an important part of every good website. These little navigational aids don’t just tell people where they are on your site, but they also help Google work out how your site is structured. That’s why it makes a lot of sense to add these […]
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