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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 1.3% in 2021

Retirees who count on Social Security checks for income might be disappointed when the annual cost-of-living adjustment is announced next month. One group estimates 2021 benefits might go up by 1.3%, one of the lowest increases in recent years.

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A snapshot of the $1.2 trillion freelance economy in the U.S. in the age of Covid-19

More than one-third of the American workforce freelance amid the Covid-19 pandemic, contributing $1.2 trillion to the U.S. economy, a study by Upwork revealed Tuesday.

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These people won’t get Trump’s $300 unemployment benefit

Hundreds of thousands of workers won't be eligible to receive a $300 weekly boost to unemployment benefits provided by the Lost Wages Assistance program. Here's who doesn't make the cut.

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Lots of IPOs are hitting the market this week. Why you should invest with caution

Even with a strong IPO market, it's still important to approach any new offering with caution rather than buy into the hype, experts say.

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Daymond John says he hopes a million diverse small businesses apply to directly pitch products to Lowe's

"After you know you have a product, you know you can distribute it. Now, how do you get it to the masses? [Lowe's] wanted to give people this vehicle to do so, without taking any percentage of their company," Daymond John told CNBC.

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Expert Tips and Strategies for Crypto Trading

Guest post | Sep 15, 2020 Prices of the cryptocurrency market are extremely interchangeable. This is why many people easily turn away or give up crypto trading, however, there are well thought of ways available to make this kind of trading easier and to help you keep up with this volatile market. Here are some


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Blockchain: legal and regulatory guidance report

The Law Society UK | Sep 7, 2020 The Law Society UK has produced a report with the Tech London Advocates' (TLA) Blockchain Legal and Regulatory Group, which sets out key issues for legal practitioners to be aware of when advising on distributed ledger technologies (DLT). It’s clear that lawyers are starting to become familiar


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As lawmakers point fingers over stimulus stalemate, experts say Americans need more aid now

Americans in need of more federal financial aid may have to wait until after Election Day before a deal is done. Experts say that targeted assistance would help people and the economy now.

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Here's how homeowners can prepare for insurance claims after Hurricane Sally

As the slow-moving storm heads toward several states along the Gulf of Mexico, there may be steps you can take to prepare yourself for the possibility of having to file an insurance claim due to damage to your home.

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The private student loan market has grown. During the pandemic, its borrowers see little relief

People with federal student loans have been told they don't need to make payments until next year. But those with private student loans find themselves in a trickier situation.

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Goldman Sachs is taking what it learned from a $100 million acquisition to upgrade the Marcus app

The Marcus app, which started out early this year as a very basic way to check balances and schedule payments, is about to get more capabilities.

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Winter is coming, bringing a new challenge to already-struggling restaurants

New data from the National Restaurant Association outline how hard the industry has been hit by the pandemic, with an estimated $165 billion in sales lost from March through July and more than 8 million workers either furloughed or laid off at the peak of the outbreak.

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If you’re afraid of running out of money in retirement, here are some steps you can take

Outliving assets is a frightening thought. Even before you get to retirement, you need to think about how you'll make your money last.

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Americans are raiding retirement savings during coronavirus pandemic

The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is pushing retirement savers to pull thousands of dollars from their nest eggs to make ends meet.

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Op-ed: Communities across America rush to save Main Street as federal relief for small business stalls

As Washington gridlock over extended relief for small businesses continues, cities and local communities are helping Main Street entrepreneurs. Some are offering grants, others equity finance.

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