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$300 unemployment boost may last for only for 3 weeks

$300 unemployment boost may last for only for 3 weeks

A $300 federal supplement to weekly unemployment benefits, created by President Trump in a recent directive, may provide only a few weeks' worth of guaranteed relief. Some early-mover states may get more than others.

6 years ago
American Express acquiring small business lender Kabbage

American Express acquiring small business lender Kabbage

American Express is acquiring small business lending company Kabbage in a move to expand beyond card services and offer Main Street access to payments and working capital technology.

6 years ago
Student loans may be needed now more than ever. Here's how to navigate the options

Student loans may be needed now more than ever. Here's how to navigate the options

Federal student loan rates are favorable, while private loans vary. Here's how to figure out what to do and how much to borrow, according to experts.

6 years ago
Postal service battles could also mean delays for those second $1,200 stimulus checks

Postal service battles could also mean delays for those second $1,200 stimulus checks

Democrats on Capitol Hill are up in arms over whether changes to the Postal Service would delay crucial deliveries to Americans. While second stimulus checks could be affected, those waits would likely be short-term compared to other, more complicated issues, one tax expert says.

6 years ago
Need a break? Here are the top cities for quick summer getaways

Need a break? Here are the top cities for quick summer getaways

Hotwire.com found that 60% of Americans haven't taken a single day of vacation since the pandemic began. Here's a look at some top contenders for possible destinations.

6 years ago
Wall Street's top analysts see stocks like Dropbox and Lumentum as compelling opportunities

Wall Street's top analysts see stocks like Dropbox and Lumentum as compelling opportunities

We used TipRanks analyst ranking service to pinpoint Wall Street's best-performing analysts.

6 years ago
CSA allows Wealthsimple to test crypto platform

CSA allows Wealthsimple to test crypto platform

Investment Executive | James Langton | Aug 7, 2020 Firm gets go ahead to test regulated crypto trading in CSA sandbox Wealthsimple has been granted relief to operate Canada’s first regulated crypto trading platform under the Canadian Securities Administrators’ (CSA) regulatory sandbox — an initiative that allows firms to test innovative ideas without meeting traditional

6 years ago
He was stuck in unemployment 'limbo' for four months. Then came $23,000 in benefits

He was stuck in unemployment 'limbo' for four months. Then came $23,000 in benefits

States have struggled to pay unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic and a record surge in the volume of applications. This man waited more than four months.

6 years ago
'It's nerve-racking' — Millions of Americans are still furloughed and unsure when they will return to work

'It's nerve-racking' — Millions of Americans are still furloughed and unsure when they will return to work

If the Great Recession was marked by mass layoffs and people walking out of their office buildings with boxes, the pandemic's recession will trigger memories of workers being furloughed and then sitting at home, waiting to return. Many won't be asked to.

6 years ago
Here's how to get a piece of the $2 billion in health insurance rebates this year

Here's how to get a piece of the $2 billion in health insurance rebates this year

While such rebates generally are issued yearly, the 2020 aggregate amount is anticipated to be $2 billion — about twice what it was last year. This is in addition to any reduced premiums, waived copays or other actions taken by some insurers that reduce what policyholders pay out of pocket.

6 years ago
'There's going to be a lot of angry people.' Despite Trump tweets, Americans still face weeks before more stimulus money arrives

'There's going to be a lot of angry people.' Despite Trump tweets, Americans still face weeks before more stimulus money arrives

President Donald Trump tweeted on Friday that he's ready to send more money to Americans who are hurting now. But Congress is no longer in session. Now, Americans may have to wait weeks before new payments on stimulus checks and other help is authorized.

6 years ago
One in three New York restaurants won't open after the pandemic. The Fat Radish is one of the unlucky ones

One in three New York restaurants won't open after the pandemic. The Fat Radish is one of the unlucky ones

The Fat Radish will shutter its doors forever, joining the scores of New York restaurants that have decided to close permanently.

6 years ago
These business owners who took PPP money will have their loan forgiveness reduced

These business owners who took PPP money will have their loan forgiveness reduced

Small businesses that took a forgivable loan through the Paycheck Protection Program and who also took an emergency grant through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program will see a reduction in their PPP forgiveness.

6 years ago
Hot gambling stock DraftKings falls 6% after company reports larger loss than expected

Hot gambling stock DraftKings falls 6% after company reports larger loss than expected

DraftKings sank more than 6% on Friday after it said its loss for the second quarter widened despite stronger revenues.

6 years ago
Congress fails to reach stimulus deal, leaving tens of millions of Americans desperate for relief

Congress fails to reach stimulus deal, leaving tens of millions of Americans desperate for relief

Even with millions of Americans desperate for aid, Congress has failed to reach a deal on a second stimulus package. Negotiations might drag on until September.

6 years ago