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Cryptocurrency investors weathering sharp market downturn
Temperatures outside may be in the 90s right now, but investors in the world of cryptocurrency are weathering a very different kind of season. The digital currency world is experiencing a downturn those in the field refer to as a
Irmo-based company forming new mortgage broker
Irmo-headquartered Great Southern Homes is joining forces with one of Florida's largest mortgage providers to form a new broker of home mortgage loans. Homeowners Mortgage LLC aims to make new home ownership
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Richland County earns high credit ratings from 2 bureaus
Richland County has earned top ratings from two of the nation's premier credit rating bureaus. The rating makes it less expensive for the county to finance debt obligations, meaning the county can invest more in
Tax season brings new rules, familiar advice
When March rolls around, so does the height of tax season. This year, there are several changes to be aware of as you prepare to file your taxes, including rules related to unemployment income and
Millions still available in loan program targeting Southern states
Less than $300,000 of $17 million in loans targeted to help small business across the South recover from the COVID-19 pandemic have gone to S.C. businesses, and organizers of the economic recovery fund want business owners to know
Sumter credit union members vote in favor of merger
Members of Sumter City Credit Union have voted to approve a merger with SAFE Federal Credit Union. The majority vote during a special meeting Monday night comes after the announcement of an official merger agreement ...
Technology incubator receives $200,000 to boost IT workforce
A grant from Truist Financial Corp. will fund scholarships and training at the University of South Carolina Columbia Technology Incubator.
3 S.C. community development organizations to receive $3 million in funding
Wells Fargo's Open for Business program, launched using the interest earned by Wells Fargo from Paycheck Protection Program loans, aims to help diverse and minority-owned businesses recover from the pandemic.
Automotive refinancing company opens Richland County office
The Colorado-based company is seeking applicants with finance or sales experience to fill around 40 loan consultant positions. The new office is located at 1001 Pinnacle Point Drive, near Interstate 77 and Farrow Road.
Brenan to be honored by Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Mike Brenan, longtime Midlands banker and community leader, will receive the chamber's Ambassador of the Year award at its annual gala on Oct. 7. Brenan is regional president for the South Carolina region of Truist Financial Corp.
Study ranks purchasing power of top 10 S.C. counties
The SmartAsset analysis of data found that Beaufort County residents have the state's most purchasing power, with the state's highest cost of living but also its highest median income. Lexington County ranked 6th in the study.
