Posts Tagged: finance

An Update to Walmart’s Pledge to Fight Systemic Racism

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In the wake of the George Floyd protests, Walmart pledged to contribute $100 million over 5 years to fight systemic racism. Today, the company reported on its progress. Questions: How much will Walmart and its foundation distribute to 16 nonprofit organizations in its current contribution? Who did Walmart ask to lead the company’s Center for… Read more »

Turns Out: Low-Tech, Simple and Likely Cheaper Masks are Better in Some Respects

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According to the Washington Post, face masks with the coin-sized valves on the front may not be as good at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus as the seemingly lower-tech, non-valved masks. Questions: Why are the lower-tech masks better at preventing the spread of COVID-19? Do medical masks have the valves? What does the CDC recommend… Read more »

Google checking accounts

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According to the Washington Post, Google plans to add checking accounts from Citigroup and a credit union to its Google Pay digital wallet in 2020. Questions: What is Google Pay? Who is Google currently working with to push its finance arena? How many banks already offer transactions via Google Pay in the U.S.? Source: Anderson,… Read more »