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FEMA covers COVID-death funeral costs -- here's how to apply 08/03/2021 03:19pm • The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Fund has money to help pay the funeral costs of people who died in the U.S. from the coronavirus. COVID-19 has claimed more than 600,000 lives in the U.S., and fewer than 250,000 people have applied for funeral assistance. Ed Michael Reggie, CEO of Funeralocity.com How to Become a Speech-Language Pathologist 07/29/2021 12:00am • Humans use their mouths and throats constantly, often unconsciously, to perform basic tasks like swallowing food or speaking aloud, so problems within this section of the body need to be addressed immediately and thoroughly. Speech-language pathologists assist in these situations, and demand for th Pros and Cons to Buying Robinhood (HOOD) Stock 07/28/2021 12:00am • Robinhood Markets Inc. (ticker: HOOD), the popular stock-trading app for retail investors, will debut its initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, July 29, planning to offer 55 million shares at $38 to $42 per share, implying a roughly $35 billion valuation. But will Robinhood stock be a good addi Should Investors Have Multiple Brokerage Accounts? 07/27/2021 12:00am • While some investors appreciate the simplicity of keeping all of their investment funds under one account, there are many reasons to branch out to different brokerages. Some investors have several brokerage accounts to keep their retirement funds and active trading accounts separate, while others p Campus Support Every First-Year College Student Should Use 07/26/2021 12:00am • It is an understatement to say that the transition to college-level academic work can be challenging for many students. While campus resources can certainly help -- and you should be using them -- not all students know what resources are available or how to maximize them. There are three campus reso How to Become a Fashion Designer 07/26/2021 12:00am • The greatest thrill of being a fashion designer, many of them say, has nothing to do with dressing up supermodels for glamorous events and watching them walk down runways wearing the clothing you designed -- though that is a plus and a sign of success. What makes the job truly exciting, several desi 15 Best Finance Books for Financial Professionals 07/22/2021 12:00am • Financial advisors and money professionals can choose from a range of books to supercharge their professional development, advice-giving strategies and money-management skills. Many workers in finance know how deep the rabbit hole of information goes. There seems to be an endless depth to the well o 7 Socially Responsible ETFs to Buy Now 07/21/2021 12:00am • These socially responsible ETFs cater to ESG investors.Investors around the world are embracing strategies that align with their personal values as well as their pocketbooks. The clearest evidence of this is the rise of exchange-traded funds with an expressed desire to filter investments based on en Massachusetts Is the Most Prosperous State in the U.S. 07/20/2021 12:00am • While the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on most states' economies, a new report by the Legatum Institute suggests that states with strong economies and other social indicators prior to the pandemic mostly continued to excel afterward. Massachusetts -- which has topped Legatum's index of most How to Protect Your Social Security Number 07/19/2021 12:00am • Once your Social Security number has been viewed by potential identity thieves, there's no way for your Social Security number to be secret again. However, there are things you can do to keep your Social Security number safe and limit the risk that a stolen Social Security number can be used agains Nellie's Sports Bar hires activist to focus on concerns of LGBTQ+ people of color 07/16/2021 11:30pm • After closing for about a month following the emergence of a video that captured a woman being dragged by security personnel, Nellie's Sports Bar in D.C. said that it has hired a longtime activist to help staff with diversity, sensitivity and inclusion training. Ruby Corado has been hired as a ma How to Write a Professional Bio 07/16/2021 12:00am • Are you trying to get noticed by clients or hiring managers? A professional bio can help you stand out from the crowd by showcasing a bit about who you are and what you strive for in your work. However, writing a professional biography is easier said than done. It can feel awkward to write about yo 8 Short Squeeze Stocks That Could Take Off in July 07/16/2021 12:00am • These stocks are primed for a short squeeze.Short selling has gotten a lot of attention in 2021. Groups of retail traders on Reddit and other social media platforms have successfully orchestrated targeted buying campaigns in a handful of the most heavily shorted stocks in a deliberate attempt to gen Iranian intelligence plot to kidnap journalist followed longstanding pattern 07/14/2021 10:25pm • Money, lies and brute force were the tools. New York-based journalist Masih Alinejad was the target. Silencing an outspoken critic of the Iranian regime was the objective. An indictment unsealed in federal court Tuesday in New York revealed that the ambitious plot to capture Alinejad spanned thre International Student Scams: What to Know 07/14/2021 12:00am • Prospective international students and their parents may be concerned about scams that target international students in the U.S. However, learning about the different fraud schemes before arriving in the U.S. can help ensure the safety and security of students once they begin their studies. "There