Banking & Finance

The city of West Columbia and the town of Springdale will use the $20,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to offer classes and provide training materials to more than 250 government employees. … Read More

While there is no federal requirement that businesses accept cash, there are reasons some states have passed such legislation, legal observers say. A coin shortage fueled by the pandemic has brought the issue into focus. … Read More

The Columbia-headquartered bank is the first recipient of a $530 million commitment to support Black and minority-owned businesses and communities announced in June by the online payments system operator. … Read More

A Columbia-based financial advisor recommends giving each dollar an assignment as a way to keep household budgets on track. Prudential’s Rosalyn Glenn also says the pandemic exposed a general lack of preparedness. … Read More

The Palmetto Heroes program will now include essential workers such as medical professionals, grocery store employees and delivery drivers. Qualifying participants can receive low-interest loans and down payment assistance. … Read More