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Next coronavirus legislation could usher in a second set of stimulus checks. What to know before you count on the money

As Congress gets ready to consider another stimulus package, President Donald Trump said this week that stimulus checks could be a part of the mix. But Americans would first have to wait for political negotiations and another deployment of payments.

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More employees want to combine some work and retirement. Four ways to get started

If you want to shore up your retirement savings, working longer might make sense for you. But there's more to it than just punching the clock into your 60s. Here's how to plan for that transition.

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Accurate economic research group using math derived from skull measurements sees slower recovery

The recovery is most likely to be "U-shaped" where the economy gradually climbs out of a recession, a study at MIT and State Street said.

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Maxar's $140 million buyout of 3D analytics firm will 'supercharge' satellite imagery, CEO says

Space company Maxar Technologies is taking full ownership of 3D analytics firm Vricon from Swedish aerospace firm Saab.

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Treasury may consider delaying Tax Day to Sept. 15, Mnuchin says

A second delay for Tax Day isn't entirely out of the picture. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Bloomberg on Tuesday that a delay beyond July 15 is "something we may consider."

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Nearly 1.1 million Americans on unemployment face risky jobless period

Many Americans have started collecting unemployment benefits through a program meant for the long-term jobless. These workers may be in a tougher spot relative to others who can't find a job.

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You'll probably take an outdoor vacation this summer, because you want to travel and stay safe

Travel is down yet people are gearing up to get going. Here's how to plan for a safe road trip.

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Can I get unemployment benefits after quitting or refusing a job? Here's what to know

Workers may be able to collect unemployment benefits after refusing work or quitting a job. Those opportunities may start to dwindle as states reopen, experts say.

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Is there a need for another stimulus check? These people say yes

It's now been more than 10 weeks since the IRS began to send out stimulus checks to Americans. Here's why some say they're desperate for another round of cash.

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Colleges cut academic programs in the face of budget shortfalls due to Covid-19

As colleges and universities face extreme budget shortfalls, some institutions are cutting academic programs that were once central to a well-rounded education.

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14% of businesses expect layoffs after using their PPP loan funds

Many businesses that received funding through the Paycheck Protection Program, which some officials credited for a stronger-than-expected May jobs report, anticipate laying off workers after depleting their loan money.

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Cities warn of infrastructure spending cuts and more layoffs as coronavirus leaves holes in budgets

More than 700 U.S. cities plan to delay or cancel infrastructure projects after their responses to the coronavirus outbreak left budgets with unplugged holes.

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Trump says he's open to more stimulus checks. What to know before you count on the money

As Congress gets ready to consider another stimulus package, President Donald Trump said this week that stimulus checks could be a part of the mix. But Americans would first have to wait for political negotiations and another deployment of payments.

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IRS eases rules on reversing required retirement savings withdrawals

The IRS said Tuesday that required minimum withdrawals that already have been taken this year can be reversed.

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Honourable Mary Ng, Minister Small Business, Export and International Trade, Supports FFCON20 DIGITAL’s Innovative Fintech Agenda

Ministry Small Business, Export and Promotion, International Trade | Minister Ng's Office | June 20, 2020 I want to send my sincere congratulations to the National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA) and Toronto Finance International (TFI) on their 6th Annual Fintech and Financing Conference. Canadians are innovative and entrepreneurial, and Canadian fintech firms

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