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My family saved over $400 in a month by staying home during the pandemic — here"s exactly how we spent our money pre- and post-coronavirus

jhorrocks/Getty Images I compared my family's spending from February and April and found that, because we're staying home, we spent far less in April. We spent dramatically less on dining out — $462 in February comp.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 10th, 2020

State employee layoffs likely without more federal help, top financial officers warn

Layoffs, furloughs and other unpleasant cuts are on the way in D.C., Maryland and Virginia without a massive increase in federal coronavirus relief, according to some of the Washington region’s top budget minders. As the exact contours of the pa.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 30th, 2020

More Americans are working from home than ever because of the coronavirus crisis, but slow internet speeds and expensive electricity costs don"t make it easy for everyone. Here are the 10 worst states for WFH.

TK Americans across the country are working from home to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic — but slow internet and high electricity costs make it harder in some states than others. Hawaii and Alaska were ranked among the worst WFH states.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 24th, 2020

Mike Bloomberg spent over $1 billion running for president — that"s $23 million for each delegate he won

REUTERS/Carlo Allegri He did it — Mike Bloomberg managed to cross the billion dollar threshold in his run for president, according to the latest FEC filings. Bloomberg spent $1,047,623,103 of his own money on the campaign, to be exact. T.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 20th, 2020

14 of the most successful companies that were started in people"s basements, garages, and bedrooms

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Many successful companies were born in people's dorm rooms, garages, and basements. Some famous entrepreneurs spent years trying to bring their ideas to life — and even founding their businesses — from the.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 17th, 2020

I spent a weekend at the Guild Hotel in downtown San Diego, part of the Marriott Bonvoy collection — here"s why I plan to go back

  Downtown San Diego is chockablock with hotels — and tourists — but The Guild San Diego is a new  Marriott Bonvoy property that offers a respite from the c.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 16th, 2020

The best mattress protectors

You probably spent hundreds — if not thousands — of dollars on your mattress, so you should protect it from damage. The Bear Mattress Protector i.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 14th, 2020

An unusual financial-crisis-era tactic designed to avoid layoffs is reemerging as coronavirus freezes the economy. Here"s why it could make a recovery take a lot longer.

REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri Salary cuts — last seen during the global financial crisis in 2008 — are back as companies try to cut costs as the coronavirus pandemic drives an economic slowdown. While the move keeps workers .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 11th, 2020

Brazil’s New Blockchain Data Tool Cost $250K, Runs on Quorum

Brazil's central bank spent 1.3 million Brazilian reals (USD $250K) over two years building its new database for financial regulators on Quorum, replacing a slow and expensive paper-based system with a fully digitized version......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 10th, 2020

3 things managers can do to keep employees calm, cool, and connected while working remotely during times of crisis

Buffer; Flexjobs; Samantha Lee/Business Insider If you're new to leading a remote team, there are three crucial things you must do to ensure employee happiness and productivity — especially during a time of crisis like the CO.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 6th, 2020

Scott Kelly spent 340 days in space as a NASA astronaut. Here are his top 3 strategies for coping with isolation.

Maxim Zmeyev/Reuters Due to COVID-19, people around the world are experiencing what it's like to be completely self-isolated in an enclosed space for an extended amount of time — something that Scott Kelly knows all too well. Kelly is a f.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 5th, 2020

Boeing to offer voluntary layoffs to employees amid coronavirus fallout: source

Boeing Co was set to offer employee buyout and early retirement packages, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, a bid to mitigate the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 2nd, 2020

Stores, restaurants, and companies across the US are putting staff on furlough as they shut down during the coronavirus outbreak — here"s what it means for employees

Chris Ehrmann/AP Photo COVID-19 is having substantial effects on the US workforce — many people are working at home, businesses are having to shut down, and employers are resorting to layoffs and furloughs. A.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 20th, 2020

Mike Bloomberg"s failed presidential campaign cost him over $500 million. Here are some of the things the billionaire spent money on, from free booze and NYC apartments for staff to catered events for supporters.

REUTERS/Carlo Allegri Mike Bloomberg spent millions flooding the country with ads during his presidential campaign before it ended Wednesday — and he spent money on a lot of other things too. Blo.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 5th, 2020

I"ve spent the last month traveling. Here"s what I"ve been doing to try to lessen my chances of getting sick as coronavirus spreads.

Kate Taylor/Business Insider When I planned a trip throughout Asia, I did not expect my month to be spent following the news of the growing coronavirus outbreak — including monitoring the number of cases in countries I .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 5th, 2020

I"ve spent the last month traveling through 4 Asian countries. Here"s what I"ve been doing to try to lessen my chances of getting sick as coronavirus spreads.

Kate Taylor/Business Insider When I planned a trip throughout Asia, I did not expect my month to be spent following the news of the growing coronavirus outbreak — including monitoring the number of cases in countries I visite.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 2nd, 2020

Jeff Bezos reportedly just bought the most expensive home ever sold in California — after spending nearly a year touring some of the priciest mega-mansions in the state

Hilton Hyland Jeff Bezos reportedly just spent $165 m.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 12th, 2020

SPEEA readies as Spirit AeroSystems layoffs hit its ranks

Impacted workers are part of the 2,800 layoffs announced by Spirit last month......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 10th, 2020

The best home and furniture deals to expect during Prime Day 2020

Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Last year's Amazon Prime Day 2019 brought with it over one million deals — including savings on expensive furniture and home goods, and we're expecting to see even more great deals come Prime Day 2020......»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 7th, 2020

The Library Hotel in Midtown Manhattan consistently ranks in Trip Advisor"s top 5 reviewed hotels in New York ⁠— we spent the night to see if it delivered on the hype

  The four-star Library Hotel, by Library .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 4th, 2020