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Jim McGinn
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Business
5 free personal finance courses that will help you get better with money
CNBC - Anna Hecht
In times of economic volatility, such as the current downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people begin to question whether they're …
5 hours ago
Inc Magazine
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Business
4 Steps to Get Your PPP Loan Forgiven
Inc Magazine - Jared Hecht
For small businesses impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, the Paycheck Protection Program has been both a source of hope and frustration over the last few weeks. A troubled rollout, unclear guidelines,
9 hours ago
Auto World Mag
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Business
Your Second Stimulus Check May Be A Payroll Tax Waiver: How Does That Help You?
Forbes - Jim Wang
One of the proposals for a second stimulus check is a payroll tax waiver. Art Laffer, a member of President Trump’s economic recovery task force and a distinguished economist, suggested that a payroll
2 hours ago
CNBC
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Investing
Gilead halted after report Remdesivir flopped in coronavirus trial
CNBC
CNBC's "Halftime Report" team discusses a report that says Gilead medicine flopped in a trial. The Financial Times said—citing documents accidentally …
1 hour ago
The Motley Fool
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Investing
Didn't Get a Coronavirus Stimulus Check? Here's How to Fix It | The Motley Fool
The Motley Fool - Daniel B. Kline
The IRS is trying to get payments out. In some cases, you can help get yours faster. Daniel B. Kline is an accomplished writer and editor who has …
8 hours ago
Ladders
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Investing
Suze Orman says this is exactly where to invest your money right now
Ladders - Jennifer Fabiano
While the entire world battles a global health crisis, economies are also feeling the brutal affects of the coronavirus pandemic. Last month the …
2 hours ago
GOBankingRates
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Investing
6 Things To Do With Your 401(k) Right Now
gobankingrates.com - Jaime Catmull
If you’re watching the financial markets fluctuate in response to news of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be asking, “What should I do with my …
1 hour ago
Teri Valle
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Taxes
Will You Have to Pay Back Any of Your Stimulus Check?
kiplinger.com - Rocky Mengle
People who, for whatever reason, got a larger stimulus check payment then they expected have been wondering if paybacks will be required. The IRS …
23 hours ago
CNBC
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Business
Here are the states already paying the extra $600 in additional unemployment benefits
CNBC - Megan Leonhardt
While the number of Americans without jobs keeps rising, more states are stepping in to provide expanded unemployment benefits. About 4.4 million new …
2 hours ago
Scott
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Business
14 Best Ways to Save Money When You're Unemployed
TheStreet - Ellen Chang
If you're out of work and waiting for stimulus funds, you need to be resourceful. Here's a few ways to scrimp and save. Over 26 million Americans have …
3 hours ago
sartaga
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Business
5 tips for optimizing your LinkedIn profile from a director of recruiting
acorns.com - Anna-Louise Jackson
If the novelty of baking bread has grown stale and you've binge-watched every TV show and movie of interest, add this activity to your stay-at-home …
22 hours ago
Dave Stichter
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Business
Getting a mortgage-payment break isn't the boon many expected
FOX Business - Paul Kiernan
Staggering number of Americans unable to pay their mortgages; Lord & Taylor reportedly could file for bankruptcy WASHINGTON -- A government effort to give Americans a break on their mortgage payments the
7 hours ago
Matt Magnuson
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Business
How Coronavirus Is Costing You Cash at Home: 7 Hidden Expenses of Self-Isolating
SFGate - Lauren Sieben, provided by
As some expenses decrease during self-isolation, others can creep up. To brace yourself and your budget, keep an eye on these costs while in quarantine. Those who are fortunate enough to still be collecting
8 hours ago
Alan Nishihara
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Business
Another Small Business Headache: Some Employees Are Asking To Be Laid Off Thanks To Higher Unemployment Benefits
Forbes - Sarah Hansen
Loans to small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program are fully forgivable so long as the bulk of the money goes towards payroll costs and there's no drop in employee salaries and headcount,
20 hours ago
CNN
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Business
The Gap is running out of money and stopped paying rent
CNN - By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business
New York (CNN Business) — Gap Inc. is rapidly burning through cash as its stores remain shut during the coronavirus pandemic. The clothing company said its future is uncertain if it doesn't get the help
4 hours ago
Margaret Garvin
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Business
Covid-19 is pushing Americans into early retirement
Quartz - Michelle Cheng
Along with the spike in US jobless claims, there’s been a historic drop in the number of Americans looking for work. A new study finds that early retirements almost fully explain the decline. Severe recessions
8 hours ago
CTV News
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Investing
Working from home? You're probably eligible for an auto insurance discount
ctvnews.ca - The Canadian Press
OTTAWA -- Canadians looking to tighten their belts may want to look to their auto insurance for savings during the pandemic, experts say. How you use …
2 hours ago
Bankrate
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Business
7 Tips For Surviving A Coronavirus Furlough | Bankrate
bankrate.com - Matthew Goldberg
It doesn’t matter the industry or the occupation, a furlough can happen to just about anyone. That’s why it’s important for those dealing with the …
Now
CNBC
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Investing
Swing state voters show shift in sentiment amid coronavirus shutdown, new survey shows
CNBC
CNBC and Change Research polled thousands of anticipated general election voters from six major battleground states to determine economic sentiment …
5 hours ago
BlackShoes
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Business
Why so few Americans have the savings to weather this pandemic - Marketplace
Marketplace - Alli Fam and Kai Ryssdal
Weathering the COVID-19 crisis has a lot to do with having money in the bank. And for many Americans, saving is a challenge. According to a survey …
13 hours ago
Paul Y
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Business
8 apps to help you save money on your utility bills
House Beautiful - By Lisa Walden
Want to save money on your utility bills at home but don't know where to begin? There are plenty of easy-to-use money management apps to help you keep track of your electricity, gas, water, mobile phone
9 hours ago
HuffPost
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Business
13 Ways To Cut Expenses Now, Especially If You Lost Your Job
HuffPost - Casey Bond
Experts share the best ways to cut expenses right now so you can keep up on bills. In a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic, the normal rules of life go out the window. That’s especially true if you’ve
21 hours ago
dwbostwick
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Investing
You need to make a will now more than ever
MarketWatch - Brad Wiewel
This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. It is part of The Coronavirus Outbreak: What You Need To Know Special Report. Until now, …
9 hours ago
U.S. News & World Report
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Retirement
What Questions Should Investors Ask Financial Advisors Now?
U.S. News & World Report - Debbie Carlson
An old investing adage says, "Don't confuse brains with a bull market." With equities in a bear market and even some higher-risk bonds losing money, …
Now
USA TODAY
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News
State, city workers could be next wave of layoffs as tax revenue dries up amid COVID-19
USA TODAY Money - Charisse Jones
State and municipal employees could be among the workers who lose their jobs in the next wave of layoffs as tax revenue that pays their salaries plunges amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sales and income
Now
Business
Scalise: Cash-Strapped States Have Hundreds of Billions Coming in for Relief
newsmax.com - Sandy Fitzgerald
Many states were having financial problems before the coronavirus epidemic hit, and now, before talking about bailing them out, it's important to …
5 hours ago
Chicago Sun-Times
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Investing
Dear Abby: I’ve had enough of lazy freeloaders living in my house
suntimes.com - Abigail Van Buren
Woman’s son and two others sleep a lot and spend a lot, stressing her out, but she’s afraid to evict them DEAR ABBY: My grandson, his girlfriend and, …
7 hours ago
Business Insider
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Investing
I've saved thousands by filing taxes jointly with my husband, but it's not the right decision for everyone
Business Insider - Zina Kumok
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may receive a small commission from our partners, but our reporting and recommendations
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Electrek
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Electric Vehicles
How to transition to clean energy, save money, and get $20 to Amazon in the process - 9to5Toys
9to5Toys - Andrew Uh
When times are tight, it’s smart to look for ways to reduce your spending. Switching energy suppliers is a chore, but could lead to huge savings. Hit the jump for more details on Arcadia energy and how
4 hours ago
TravelUpdate
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Travel
SoFi Money, Get $75 Bonus Plus 5% Cash Back on Purchases - Miles to Memories
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SoFi Money, Get $75 Bonus Plus 5% Cash Back on Purchases SoFi Money is a great money management tool/account and it is a completely fee free set up. …
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