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Medicare may not pay for early coronavirus vaccines without a legal fix

While the CARES Act provides that Medicare beneficiaries will face no cost-sharing for a Covid-19 inoculation once it's widely available, current regulations don't permit coverage for one authorized under emergency use — which is how the Trump administration anticipates making a vaccine available quickly.

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Here's what Trump's payroll tax plan may mean for the future of Social Security

President Trump's temporary payroll tax holiday has Social Security advocates worried that he could try to put a permanent cut in place if he is re-elected. Such a move could hurt Social Security, which relies on those taxes for funding. Whoever is elected may have to address the program's funding shortfall in the next four years.

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If you’re home-rich but cash-poor, here’s what to know about reverse mortgages

Reverse mortgages have some advantages but some serious downsides. Here's what to know before making this decision.

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NEW REPORT: Small Business SOS – It’s Time to Supercharge Local Crowdfunding to Unlock Needed Capital

SBE Council | Sep 16, 2020 New Report Highlights Investment Crowdfunding’s Success, and COVID-19 Policy Opportunities for Recovery Today, Crowdfund Capital Advisors (CCA) and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) released a new report detailing the growing power and prevalence of investment crowdfunding and the need for a “Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund.”


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Carvana shares surge 24% after company projects record quarter

The online marketplace for used cars said it expects record revenue in its third quarter.

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Ten things to know about gender equality

McKinsey Global Institute | Sep 21, 2020 In 2015, the 193 member countries of the United Nations came together to commit to 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Goal 5 focused on gender equality and set the ambitious target of achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls everywhere by 2030. Five years later, large gender gaps


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$300 unemployment benefits end in at least 9 states as stimulus hopes fade

Many states have finished paying a temporary $300 weekly boost in unemployment benefits to eligible workers. Now, workers again face the prospect of no additional aid.

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Billionaire Barry Diller calls stock market 'great speculation,' urges everyone to save cash

"Personally, and professionally, every nickel you can, keep it ... wherever it's banked," IAC and Expedia Chairman Barry Diller said on CNBC on Tuesday.

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Op-ed: How America can help mint more million-dollar businesses amid the pandemic

With many small businesses struggling during the pandemic, the economy desperately needs more job-creating firms. The solution: prioritize access to capital, mentorship and supplier diversity.

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Federally Chartered Banks and Thrifts May Engage in Certain Stablecoin Activities

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Press Release |  Sep 21, 2020 WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today published a letter clarifying national banks' and federal savings associations' authority to hold "reserves" on behalf of customers who issue certain stablecoins. Stablecoins refer to cryptocurrency backed by an asset such as


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Open enrollment is coming up — here’s what to watch out for

Amid a public health crisis and the ensuing financial fallout, open enrollment season is even more important this year.

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Carvana shares surge 29% after company projects record quarter

The online marketplace for used cars said it expects record revenue in its third quarter.

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Americans have lost $145 million to scams linked to Covid-19

More than 205,000 people have reported scams linked to the coronavirus since the beginning of the year.

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Here are 3 things to keep in mind to handle market volatility

The stock market has suffered a rough few days. These numbers will help calm you down.

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Microsoft unveils Azure Orbital, competing with Amazon to connect satellites to the cloud

Microsoft will offer a new service called Azure Orbital that connects satellites directly to its cloud computing network.

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