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

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.

6 years ago
Holiday travel bookings lag, but trend toward last-minute trips might help

Holiday travel bookings lag, but trend toward last-minute trips might help

Advance bookings for the winter holidays are down by double digits as of mid-September, but a trend toward last-minute trips and more generous terms from hosts and airlines might help mitigate an otherwise gloomy travel and tourism season.

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

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.

6 years ago
Americans are raiding retirement savings during coronavirus pandemic

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.

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

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.

6 years ago
Retirees might want to rethink their reliance on Treasurys for income

Retirees might want to rethink their reliance on Treasurys for income

With yields on Treasurys at historically low levels, these safe investments may be doing less for your portfolio than you intend.

6 years ago
Wall Street’s top analysts are recommending stocks like Uber and Lovesac amid market volatility

Wall Street’s top analysts are recommending stocks like Uber and Lovesac amid market volatility

CNBC used TipRanks analyst ranking service to pinpoint Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Uber and Lovesac.

6 years ago
Large employers, U.S. House staff, reject Trump’s payroll-tax deferral plan

Large employers, U.S. House staff, reject Trump’s payroll-tax deferral plan

Staffers and other employees at the U.S. House of Representatives won't participate in President Donald Trump's deferral of the 6.2% tax workers pay toward Social Security.

6 years ago
Why third-quarter taxes are confusing for small businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program

Why third-quarter taxes are confusing for small businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program

Small business owners who took a forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loan are deciding whether to claim covered expenses on their taxes before Sept. 15.

6 years ago
Trump vs Biden: How the election outcome may influence your stock investments

Trump vs Biden: How the election outcome may influence your stock investments

The race for the White House will likely impact the equity markets. While you may be tempted to position your portfolio now, experts say it's best to wait. Here's what different results on Nov. 3 could mean for stocks.

6 years ago
Microsoft wants to take on Amazon in connecting satellites to the cloud

Microsoft wants to take on Amazon in connecting satellites to the cloud

Microsoft is looking to compete with Amazon with a service that connects satellites directly to a cloud computing network.

6 years ago
JPMorgan creates new team to trade shares of pre-IPO giants including SpaceX, Robinhood and Airbnb

JPMorgan creates new team to trade shares of pre-IPO giants including SpaceX, Robinhood and Airbnb

More than a decade ago, it was much more common for companies to go public earlier in their development, allowing investors to participate in the rise of winners like Amazon and Google.

6 years ago
U.S. House staff won’t participate in payroll tax deferral

U.S. House staff won’t participate in payroll tax deferral

Staffers and other employees at the U.S. House of Representatives won't participate in President Donald Trump's deferral of the 6.2% tax workers pay toward Social Security.

6 years ago
The SEC Updates Definition of an Accredited Investor

The SEC Updates Definition of an Accredited Investor

The SEC has amended the definition of an accredited investor to include certain financially sophisticated individuals and other qualified entities. Continue reading →

6 years ago
As schools reopen, more parents are pulling their children out

As schools reopen, more parents are pulling their children out

As Covid-19 continues to disrupt educational plans, parents increasingly are unsatisfied with the schooling their children receive.

6 years ago