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The end of $600 unemployment boost and slim job prospects leaves many struggling to survive

A $600-a-week boost to unemployment benefits is gone. As Congress negotiates an extension, families are scrambling to make ends meet.

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How these small businesses are surviving during the coronavirus pandemic

Three women-led small businesses are revamping their strategies and finding ways to bring in new revenue amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Why you might not see cash from a payroll tax cut, even with Trump's executive order

President Donald Trump may be able to mandate a payroll tax holiday through an executive order, but employers may be unwilling to comply unless they can count on forgiveness of those taxes, experts said.

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Goldman Sachs cuts quarterly earnings, citing legal provisions relating to the 1MDB scandal

Goldman Sachs on Friday lowered its previously stated quarterly net earnings applicable to common shareholders to $197 million from $2.25 billion.

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5 ways to create your own stimulus check

While lawmakers in Washington debate the terms of another stimulus package and the size of any relief payments, there are steps you can take to craft one on your own.

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What to Do if Your Business Is on the Edge of Bankruptcy

Guest Post | Aug 7, 2020 As a business owner, you'll always be on your toes to ensure that your business succeeds. However, this may not always be the case. There are financial liabilities that could cost your business a great deal. These may include debts, payable interests, overdrafts, and other various acquired expenses. Liabilities

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A little-known part of the CARES Act lets college students collect unemployment

The CARES ACT Pandemic Assistance Program makes it possible for college students to get unemployment insurance.

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The unemployment rate fell in July. Here's why that's important

The unemployment rate, typically a measure of financial hardship, fell to 10.2% in July.

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Last call: Governors roll back hours instead of reopenings as bars take blame for coronavirus surge

"Last call" orders to maintain public health in restaurants and bars will hurt establishments financially and won't help to solve the problem, owners say.

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Are you making smart money moves during the pandemic? Learn how to achieve your financial goals with this quiz

Learn how to make smart decisions that will enable you to reach your financial goals.

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Loss of $600-a-week unemployment boost leaves many Americans in a precarious state

As Republicans and Democrats spar over the shape of the next stimulus package, Americans are reeling from the loss of the $600 federal unemployment benefit.

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Pandemic home remodeling is booming: Here's what your neighbors are doing

Sheltering in place has homeowners wanting to improve their places. Demand for home remodeling soared in June, with outdoor spaces the most popular projects.

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Buffett's Berkshire expected to post a quarterly earnings surge as market comeback boosts portfolio

Investors are preparing for a variety of news in Berkshire Hathaway's second-quarter earnings report this weekend.

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'Super savers' make these sacrifices to help them reach their goals

Saving for retirement, an emergency fund and other goals often involves giving up some — but not all — of life's luxuries, a report shows.

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Global Survey on Impact of Covid-19 and Recession Risk: Fintech and Financial Institutions

Norton Rose Fulbright | July 2020 Financial institutions, including banks, asset/fund managers and insurers, as well as established FinTech businesses and start-ups, have been presented with major disruptive events with the advent of COVID-19 and national lockdowns, and with the impending risk of global or regional recessions. How are financial institutions and FinTechs responding to

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