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At least 1 million people may not get Trump's $400 unemployment boost

At least 1 million people may not get Trump's $400 unemployment boost

President Trump's executive order to give an extra $400 a week to unemployed Americans comes with restrictions that may omit at least 1 million workers from getting the aid.

6 years ago
What to do if you're at risk of eviction

What to do if you're at risk of eviction

Up to 40 million Americans could lose their homes in the pandemic. If you're at risk of eviction, here are your options.

6 years ago
What hasn't changed for Black small business owners since the death of George Floyd

What hasn't changed for Black small business owners since the death of George Floyd

The death of George Floyd caused a nationwide reckoning with racial injustice, and for Black small business owners, it came amid a coronavirus economic shock that has laid bare capitalism's inequities.

6 years ago
Evolving to Work Better Together: Public-Private Partnerships for Digital Payments

Evolving to Work Better Together: Public-Private Partnerships for Digital Payments

IMF | By Tobias Adrian speech | July 22, 2020 I will focus on public-private partnerships to provide central bank digital currency — CBDC. The goal of these partnerships is to preserve comparative advantages: for the private sector to interface with customers and innovate, and for the public sector to regulate, supervise, and ultimately provide

6 years ago
This number shows a stunning reversal in the chances of Main Street's survival

This number shows a stunning reversal in the chances of Main Street's survival

The pandemic is still raging on in the U.S., yet 64% of small business owners on Main Street are confident that they can survive for more than a year under current conditions, the Q3 CNBC|SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey revealed on Monday.

6 years ago
Here's how college students can angle for more financial aid as pandemic hits pocketbooks

Here's how college students can angle for more financial aid as pandemic hits pocketbooks

The pandemic has crushed household finances, but families looking for help paying for college have a secret weapon: professional judgment from the financial aid office.

6 years ago
Companies are talking about turning 'furloughs' into permanent layoffs

Companies are talking about turning 'furloughs' into permanent layoffs

These permanent cost cutting initiatives are only going to widen the disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street

6 years ago
How a payroll tax holiday might ultimately cost workers more next year

How a payroll tax holiday might ultimately cost workers more next year

The payroll tax deferral plan President Donald Trump authorized as part of a series of executive orders could result in higher tax bills for workers in 2021, tax experts said.

6 years ago
Kodak shares tank as much as 42% as government loan is put on pause while allegations investigated

Kodak shares tank as much as 42% as government loan is put on pause while allegations investigated

Kodak plunged on Monday after news that a federal agency is reviewing a $765 million loan for the company.

6 years ago
Kodak shares tank more than 40% as government loan is put on pause while allegations investigated

Kodak shares tank more than 40% as government loan is put on pause while allegations investigated

Kodak plunged on Monday after news that a federal agency is reviewing a $765 million loan for the company.

6 years ago
Many Americans have adopted pets amid Covid-19. But beware the costs

Many Americans have adopted pets amid Covid-19. But beware the costs

Owning a pet can help mitigate the social isolation of Covid-19. But having a dog or cat can also come with high costs, from veterinary care and grooming. Here's how much pet owners spend on average — and what they can do to mitigate those costs.

6 years ago
Trump order gives 35 million student loan borrowers a break until 2021. What we know so far

Trump order gives 35 million student loan borrowers a break until 2021. What we know so far

President Donald Trump signed an executive order over the weekend that gave student loan borrowers another three months before they need to resume their payments. Here's what we know so far about the relief.

6 years ago
Small business confidence rebounds from all-time low, but Main Street still has a long way to go

Small business confidence rebounds from all-time low, but Main Street still has a long way to go

Small business confidence rose from an all-time low hit during coronavirus lockdowns, but on Main Street, the revenue, hiring and general business outlook remains mixed: CNBC|SurveyMonkey Q3 Small Business Survey.

6 years ago
Small business toolkit: 7 resources for Black-owned businesses

Small business toolkit: 7 resources for Black-owned businesses

Black-owned businesses start with less capital, have a harder time fundraising and have been hit the hardest throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, but there are resources that can help.

6 years ago
Op-ed: Here's how to prepare an investment plan for a Trump or Biden presidency

Op-ed: Here's how to prepare an investment plan for a Trump or Biden presidency

Every four years, as we approach the U.S. presidential election, we reflect on the wide-ranging implications of each potential outcome. Financial planning for the election requires careful attention to the plans of each candidate, as well as a thoughtful strategy for anticipating their consequences.

6 years ago